{"product_id":"black-silver-victorian-button-statement-necklace-sterling-silver-upcycled-antique-glass-pendant","title":"Black Silver Victorian Button Statement Necklace, Sterling Silver Upcycled Antique Glass Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eI don't come across these larger antique buttons often, but I try to buy all the ones I do encounter, because these are *so* lovely! This is a beautiful combination of faceted black glass in a circular petal pattern, and the center is also faceted. The topical luster has worn slightly, giving this an elegant old-world gleam. This unusual size would likely have been a coat or cloak button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button has been set in an elegant, twisted wire border and suspends from a hand made bail, which will accommodate a variety of chain or cord options. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass buttons began to be silvered, or \"lustered\" in the late 1800s as an alternative to the by-then ubiquitous black glass button. The lustered buttons twinkled wonderfully in fire- or candlelight, as the Victorians had no electricity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: glass, sterling silver. Hallmarked Blue Piranha and .925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements (from top of bail to bottom of pendant):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 and 1\/2 inches, or 3.8 cm, long abd 1 inch, or 2.5 cm, wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEach pendant is available without a chain, so you may use your own if you prefer. If you want to add a chain, I offer different lengths and styles. Every chain comes with a 2-inch extender, so you can vary the length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your chain from the options at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will arrive gift boxed, presented in a soft pouch with a story card which gives information about the item and its history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eQuestions? Please message me. I'm happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the buttons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"humble\" button was once not-so-humble. Buttons are actually the earliest form of adornment, sewn on to garments as decoration before they had practical use as fasteners. They were once considered works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany buttons I come across are dusty and languishing in cardboard boxes or mason jars. I set them into precious metals and allow them to live a new life, with those who cherish the magic of past eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian buttons take two forms: molded glass, and what are known as picture buttons, or pictorials. Each pictorial has a specific image, often flowers, birds, or other natural forms. These buttons are comprised of several parts, often three to five layers, which would have been hand-assembled in the 19th century. They're beautiful relics of a time long past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Piranha Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"pendant","offer_id":53518456717626,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"add popcorn chain 16\" [+$40]","offer_id":53518456750394,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"add popcorn chain 18\"  [+$45]","offer_id":53518456783162,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"add wheat chain 16\"  [+$65]","offer_id":53518456815930,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"add wheat chain 18\"  [+$70]","offer_id":53518456848698,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"add rope chain 30\"  [+$90]","offer_id":53518456881466,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3822\/7514\/files\/buttonblacklargesilvercenter01-01-24.jpg?v=1779841493","url":"https:\/\/bluepiranhajewelry.com\/products\/black-silver-victorian-button-statement-necklace-sterling-silver-upcycled-antique-glass-pendant","provider":"Blue Piranha Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}