I love working with vintage and antique elements almost as much as I love shopping for them. It is all about the hunt and the treasures you can find. I know y'all know what I am talking about..... that awesome feeling you get when you see a really cool piece and you are able to claim it as yours. My jewelry design allows me to enjoy my two most favorite things...hunt and create. I am extremely fortunate as lots of my findings come from the antique shop where I have a antique booth and where I work 3 days a month. There are several ladies who keep me in mind when they go to auctions and sales they always have great things for me to pick from.
This antique button necklace has lots of old elements in it. Mother of pearl button from my stash, old watch fob chains and antique glass cube beads. Etsy is also another great source for vintage finds and I am addicted to searching for them. The vintage raw brass figaro chain comes from LuxeOrnaments and the rhinestone beads are from EightJewelry also on Etsy. This necklace is available at Bright's Antique World in booth #158.
Gosh Judy you are so right!!This button is stunning and what you have created is well...drop dead gorgeous!!Hugs,Cat
ReplyDeletegorgeous Judy!! love the way you've attached the button!! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat necklace hangs so so nicely. It's really a lovely combination of elements and to make that button flow into it is the best.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! What a unique design, and the different elements work together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very pretty !
ReplyDeleteOh. Em. Gee. I love that necklace! I don't think I've commented too many times on your blog (sorry), but as I read your posts, I think we are leading parallel lives!! I sold antiques up until last year, when my case was robbed (a story for another time). And now I'm solely selling my creations in a art/craft gallery, which are mostly made with old bits and pieces from my auction addiction, and Vintaj brass. I love your style, since it's so much like mine. Love!!
ReplyDeleteJudy, you are a girl after my own heart. :-) I feel the same way exactly - love combining two of my favorite things (vintage finds and making jewelry). You have an amazing style all your own. This necklace is so clever and eye-catching.... I think it would make a great tutorial, wink wink! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd you are living my dream...I hope to have my own antique booth one day too, or at least travel and do a few shows. I'd love to visit your booth some day!