Erica Weiner

Button Bracelets

Buttons are almost as old as civilization itself, but they were used primarily for decorative purposes until the 13th century, when the invention of the buttonhole CHANGED EVERYTHING.  The single-centimeter, four-hole cast button was adopted as a standard component in men's shirting around the turn of the last century.  Its small size, universal shape, and pre-existing holes all lent themselves to being re-purposed as a beautiful, simple bracelet.  (And necklace - this piece has been a best-seller of ours for years now.)  Here, we've ingeniously wound the chain through the four buttonholes so the button is held flat against the skin.  An extra length of larger-link chain at the end of the bracelet allows you adjust the size from 6" to 7.5", or anywhere in between.   Available in sterling silver or gold-plated brass with a gold-filled chain.