Imagine how many times this tag has been touched? Don’t worry, it’s been thoroughly disinfected, cleaned and polished, but you can still see some really tiny marks in the white enamel that show just how often it was used during it’s life as a LV handbag zipper tag. I got this tag from my contact, the Parisian gentleman who attends the famous French designer auctions in Paris. He told me the handbag had certainly seen better days and all he could salvage from it was the hardware.
This tag is from the late 1980’s and was the main opening zipper tag on a white and silver LV tote bag. The tag is double sided, so instead of covering one side of the tag with the silver setting, I’ve made a reverse setting, so that the pendant is now double sided. I guess this doesn’t really have much of a function, other than being an interesting design feature.
I love the shape, don’t you? I think it sits really nicely and is a little bigger, without being really bulky.
Being silver and white enamel, I think it would look great with a silver or white gold chain. If you were looking for something a bit different, I could also see this working with a colourful beaded necklace. The opening of the bail is reasonably large, so it can allow for smaller beads to pass through it with ease.
Of course the setting is completely hand crafted by me, in solid sterling silver.
I’m sure you’ll receive multiple compliments when you’re wearing this, as it’s not your everyday LV pendant.
Your jewellery journey begins with a piece of wearable history by Porsha Bella Jewellery.
*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. *Disclaimer… I’m not able to guarantee the longevity of any buttons that have crystals or pearls used.
Unlike costume jewellery, my jewellery is professionally hand crafted using traditional Goldsmith techniques and genuine, solid precious metals, so therefore you can wear *some of 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.
* Your Porsha Bella Jewellery purchases are shipped using LaPoste France. Whilst international tracking is used, there is NO insurance for loss or damage during shipping. When you complete your purchase, you are agreeing to your piece being shipped without insurance. If you want to have the shipment insured, please contact me before checking out & I can provide you with a quote for shipping and insurance.
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