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Button Earrings: Go Back in Time with This Vintage-Inspired Jewelry Trend

July 28th, 2019

Button Earrings: Go Back in Time with This Vintage-Inspired Jewelry Trend

Button earrings are stylish old-school accessories that have recently experienced a revival after a long period of trending statement earrings in hoop and drop earring styles. These embellished and diminutive earrings are throwback pieces that have been modernized to go with any look.

These face-framing and timeless accessories that made a name for themselves in the mid-20th century are still going strong today. Pair your button earrings with modern and fashion-forward styles or classically-inspired outfits.

Jackie Kennedy’s Fashion Legacy

First Lady Jackie Kennedy was known for her charm, elegance, and impeccable fashion sense. Her influential style consisted of pillbox hats, Chanel suits, low heels, and monochromatic ensembles.

However, one of the smallest and most impactful details in her outfit were the dainty pairs of button earrings that brought her entire look together. Her immaculate coiffed bouffant obscured much of the earrings, but passionate fashionistas noticed and loved these post-style earrings. Decades later, button earrings have become iconic accessories fit for all styles.

The Renaissance of the Button Earring

Button earrings resemble stud earrings, but are typically larger, round embellished jewellery pieces. They sit directly on the earlobe and frame the face in a graceful manner without drawing too much attention. Today, artisan jewellery designers are producing innovative and practical button earring designs that range in size between dime to quarter-sized pieces. Regardless of the size, button earrings can complement any ensemble, Jackie Kennedy-inspired or not.

Amden

Amden Button Earrings

Amden Jewelry has produced stunning and extravagant luxury jewelry for over 35 years. They make sophisticated engagement rings, wedding bands, fashion rings, necklaces, and earrings. A team of in-house designers works tirelessly to elevate each piece, including their earring styles, with a splash of sparkling diamonds paired with a range of precious metals such as 18k white, rose, and yellow gold.

In Amden’s designs, a shimmering center stone replaces the classic button earring style. The designer also adds a mesmerizing halo of side stones, which serve to draw your eye to these exquisitely-cut diamonds and their hypnotic light reflections. The resulting kaleidoscopic effect will enhance any casual or formal look.

Doves by Doron Paloma

Doves by Doron Paloma Button Earrings

Doves by Doron Paloma infuses natural elements and exotic styles into every jewellery piece they produce. Doron Hakimian, president and lead designer of Doves by Doron Paloma, incorporates his architectural expertise and flair to create bold and stunning geometric designs. Doves by Doron Paloma improves the timeless button earring with 18K gold, diamonds, and gemstones.

If you love adding organic elements into your wardrobe, you’ll love Doves by Doron Paloma’s button earrings. These designs feature a wide range of abstract and geometric shapes including emerald-cut and round diamonds, as well as pristine quartz over mother of pearl. Looking for something with more of a sparkle? Go with Doves by Doron’s star and sun-inspired button earrings with dozens of twinkling diamonds.

Find the Latest Jewellery Trends and More at Damiani Jewellers

Now that vintage-inspired button earrings are back in style, you can go through your grandma’s jewellery box to find a truly vintage pair of earrings. But if you’re looking for a contemporary version of your mother’s or grandmothers’ go-to earrings, you can visit your local jeweller to check out pieces that’ll never go out of style. Stop by our full-service showroom in Woodbridge, Ontario to find a large selection of button earring styles that you’ll adore.