Glass in Metal
11 piecesVictorian glass-in-metal buttons, popular from the 1840s–1900s, were primarily driven by fashion trends and mourning customs, with high-quality pressed glass — often black, milk, or iridescent — set into metal rims or featuring metal shanks.
Victorian Glass in Metal Buttons
Victorian glass-in-metal buttons, popular from the 1840s–1900s, were primarily driven by fashion trends and mourning customs, with high-quality pressed glass — often black, milk, or iridescent — set into metal rims or featuring metal shanks. Production peaked in Bohemia (modern Czech Republic), utilizing advancements in press-molding to create intricate, affordable, and luxurious designs. The epicenter of production was Jablonec nad Nisou (Gablonz), producing intricate, pressed glass often featuring metallic, iridescent “carnival” looks.
Victorian Glass in Metal Rose Center Turquoise Glass Button Earrings set in Sterling Silver w/ Carved Tourmaline Stone Accent
Asymmetrical Victorian Button Earrings set in Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Luster Glass in Metal Button set in Sterling Silver Earring with Facet Tourmaline & Pearl Accent
Victorian Assymetrical Button Earrings set in Sterling Silver
Victorian Assymetrical Button Earrings set in Sterling Silver
Victorian Double Czech Glass & Glass in Metal Button earring set in Sterling Silver
Victorian Hand Victorian Double Button Czech Luster Glass Button Earrings set in Sterling Silver Labradorite Drop
Victorian Czech Glass in Metal Button earring set in Sterling Silver w/ Tourmaline Facet Accent
Victorian Glass in Metal Button set in Sterling Silver With Tourmaline Facet Stone Accent
Victorian Glass in Metal Button set in Sterling Silver With Topaz Facet Stone & Pearl Accent
