Earrings Made from Antique Collar Buttons with Pearls & Onyx, from Our Workshop

Sometimes, on our wanderings through antique shops, auction houses, and flea markets, we discover old pieces of jewellery that are rarely used in their original form today. However, if they’re crafted from particularly beautiful materials or if their design has won us over, we often can’t pass them by. Together with our goldsmith, we then transform such finds into new pieces of jewellery that can once again be worn with joy. Antique shirt and collar buttons are particularly well-suited for this purpose. Until the early 20th century, detachable, starched collars were a staple of the elegant men’s wardrobe. They were attached to the shirt with special buttons, which, in particularly luxurious versions, could be crafted from gold, platinum, or gemstones. As men’s fashion evolved, detachable collars gradually disappeared from everyday life—and with them, the collar buttons that were once so commonplace. This pair of earrings is the result of such a transformation. They were crafted from two antique collar buttons from the 1920s made of gold and platinum. They exemplify the Art Deco style’s characteristic preference for clean lines and striking material contrasts. Each earring features a light-coloured pearl set against a shimmering disc of mother-of-pearl, framed by a simple platinum setting. Below it, a teardrop-shaped pendant made of deep black onyx swings freely. The interplay of the different materials is what gives these earrings their special charm. The deep black of the onyx provides a beautiful contrast to the soft luster of the pearls and mother-of-pearl, while the bright platinum elegantly ties the composition together. Simple, newly crafted gold earwires ensure that the earrings can be worn comfortably and securely. Thus, two small artifacts from the elegant men’s wardrobe of the 1920s have been transformed into new pieces of jewellery that retain the special charm of their era and can once again be worn with ease today.

Estimation:1.190€

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