No, you’re not seeing things, the crown isn’t straight!
Let me explain why.
This crown button is from the early 1930’s and was worn on the uniforms of the staff belonging to the Italian royal family, known as the house of Savoy.
The Italian royal crown certainly slipped when in 1946 Italy abolished the monarchy and banished the disgraced Savoys from their former kingdom. It was punishment for supporting the fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini & for failing to uphold the country’s dignity, by fleeing Rome after Mussolini’s regime collapsed. The Savoy family have since been living in luxury in Geneva and to this day appear in many European gossip magazines.
After being given the history of this button, I wanted to set it in a way that represented this historic event. It made sense to show the crown as “slipped”. You know you’re going to be asked questions about this piece, so now you’ll have the story to match.
The button has been set in a hand crafted solid sterling silver setting. I’ve aged the silver with a patina, so the whole piece has an aged appearance. The bail is large enough to accommodate any of your small to medium linked chains. This really is a unique piece of wearable history, with a setting that is far from ordinary.
Your jewellery journey begins with a piece of wearable history, crafted by Porsha Bella.
*Please note, this is a pendant only. Chains are shown for advertising purposes.
*Please note, the buttons used in all of my creations are second hand, antique or vintage, therefore they will show signs of their previous lives. Some scratches, tiny dents, some enamel wear and even tarnishing. I cannot guarantee the quality or longevity of these buttons. In some cases there can be colour variations, and plating lift during the polishing process, this is unavoidable. I’m unable to refund or replace buttons that break or crack. Although I do put every button through rigorous testing to do my best to ensure their longevity.
Unlike costume jewellery, my jewellery is professionally hand crafted using traditional Goldsmith techniques and genuine, solid precious metals, so therefore you can wear your Porsha Bella pieces whilst swimming, showering and washing. These activities shouldn’t damage or discolour the precious metals. I never take my jewellery off. However, you may need to polish your jewellery a little more frequently if you want that shiny, brand new look. If you treat your Porsha Bella creation, like the treasure of history it is, you should have an heirloom piece that will stand the test of time. If you have any concerns about how to care for this piece, then please reach out to me and I can help you with tips on getting a long and happy wear life out of it.
*Designer buttons have no affiliation with the brand or fashion house of their origin. I do my best to ensure all designer buttons are genuine and from a reputable source. Porsha Bella designer button creations are not sold on behalf of or in conjunction with the brand. The designer buttons are second hand, vintage or antique, with all rights removed and protected by the second hand market.