This matching set includes four vintage six-petal blossom buttons, each set with faceted, hot-pink fuchsia glass marquise stones. Each button features a round glass rhinestone at the center with an iridescent Aurora Borealis (AB) coating and blue and violet flashes. The reverse has a smooth silver-tone finish and integrated wire-loop shanks that sit flush against garments.
• Size: Approximately 0.90 inches in diameter per button (garment size 36L)
• Materials: Foil-backed glass rhinestones and a molded white-metal alloy baseManufacturing and Fashion Context
Colored rhinestone buttons and jeweled fashion hardware were popular in North America and Europe during the late 1970s and 1980s. As fashion moved beyond the minimalist styles of the early 1970s, designers embraced glamorous daywear, bold colors, and sparkling evening clothes. Costume jewelry and trim makers produced these pieces by stamping pewter or zinc alloys and setting foil-backed glass stones to mimic fine jewelry. The buttons replaced standard hardware on wool blazers, formal cardigans, and stage costumes.
These four buttons capture the bold glamour of vintage fashion, when a row of buttons could become the focal point of an outfit. The saturated fuchsia petals contrast with the iridescent AB centers, while the faceted glass catches the light. The set is in excellent condition, with all rhinestones intact and crisp silver-tone backplates. It suits vintage clothing, costume, or jewelry projects.
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