“Marie” Vintage Parisien 1920’s mother of pearl ring

I had the most beautiful encounter with such a glamorous older French lady, the day I bought some buttons from her.

She spoke English with the most delightful French accent.  Her voice, deep and raspy after years of smoking.  She still used a long cigarette holder from the 1920’s.  She was wearing a fur coat and her long silver hair was in the neatest chignon.  Her lipstick was such a deep red, her lips looked stained from years of wearing her signature colour.  She had a style and grace about her that I have never forgotten.  She even wore Chanel number 5.

She had a large number of vintage and antique buttons she was selling in an outdoor market.  She had saved them from her Mother’s collection.  She told me her Mother had worked as a seamstress in Paris before and after the First World War.  This lady told me so many stories of being a little girl and going to the factories with her Mother.  She recalled it being a magical place of colour, fabric and the noise of the machines going.

This button grabbed my attention immediately.  The intricate brass pattern layering the mother of pearl is just something to be seen.

The button is from the 1920’s and would have been a ladies jacket button.  I imagined it being on a fitted jacket, cinched in at the waist to accentuate the female form.

I have bezel set the button in solid recycled Sterling silver with an open back.

In keeping with the feminine French style I have crafted the shank/band to feature a small floral design. The shank measures 5mm in width and is 2mm thick.

Sometimes these larger settings tend to flip on the finger, so I have made the shank/band slightly more square than round to avoid it flipping which makes the ring much more comfortable. Vintage mother of pearl buttons are making a huge comeback and after seeing this gorgeous ring for yourself, you can see why.

This ring is so unique, that you will never see another one the same as this.

        It’s made for smaller fingers, or as a pinky ring.  The size is H1/2(UK/AUS)  or 4 1/4 (USA/CAD)

Your jewellery journey begins, with a hand crafted piece of Porsha Bella wearable history.

Now for the legal stuff:-

Important Information

Please note, all buttons used in my creations are antique, vintage, or second hand, and will naturally show signs of their previous lives.  Such as gentle surface marks, tiny dents, enamel wear, or soft tarnishing.
Each button is carefully tested and securely set, but as these treasures can be well over a century old, they remain delicate and should be treated with the same care as any fine antique.

While the jewellery itself is professionally handcrafted from solid precious metals using traditional goldsmith techniques, designed to last a lifetime, the historic buttons, pearls, and crystals within these designs are inherently more fragile. Their age and patina are what make them so special.
To preserve your piece, please avoid exposing it to harsh chemicals, perfume, or impact. Treat it gently, and it will bring you many years of beauty and admiration.

As each piece is entirely handmade and one of a kind, I’m unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or replacements for changes of mind, or for age related wear such as button cracking, crystal or pearl loss, or plating lift that may occur over time.

If you ever have concerns about caring for your jewellery, please don’t hesitate to contact me for personalised advice.

Designer buttons have no affiliation with the original fashion houses. I take great care to ensure all branded buttons are genuine and sourced from reputable second hand suppliers & fashion historians.  Porsha Bella designer button jewellery is not sold on behalf of, or in connection with, any brand.

Your purchases are shipped via La Poste France using international tracking.
Please note, shipments are not insured against loss or damage unless requested. By completing your purchase, you agree to uninsurable shipping.
If you would prefer insured shipping, please contact me before checkout for a personalised quote.