{"product_id":"swirly-floral-silver-luster-glass-pendant-upcycled-repurposed-antique-victorian-button-dramatic-shiny-necklace","title":"Swirly Floral Silver Luster Glass Pendant, Upcycled Repurposed Antique Victorian Button, Dramatic Shiny Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sterling silver pendant contains a Victorian (1800s) button with a scolly, textured floral design. The almost pewter look of this aged beauty and the swirling border present a very elegant pendant design!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pendant is hand set into sterling silver and suspends from a handmade bail, which will allow for 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**Materials: glass, sterling silver. Hallmarks: Blue Piranha, 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements (from top of bail to bottom of pendant):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 inch, or 2.5 cm, long, by 3\/4 inch, or 1.9 cm, wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/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\u003cbr\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":53518216233274,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"popcorn chain 16\"","offer_id":53518216266042,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"popcorn chain 18\"","offer_id":53518216298810,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"wheat chain 16\"","offer_id":53518216331578,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"wheat chain 18\"","offer_id":53518216364346,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"rope chain 30\"","offer_id":53518216397114,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3822\/7514\/files\/buttonsilver09-01-24.jpg?v=1779838468","url":"https:\/\/bluepiranhajewelry.com\/products\/swirly-floral-silver-luster-glass-pendant-upcycled-repurposed-antique-victorian-button-dramatic-shiny-necklace","provider":"Blue Piranha Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}