Sterling Silver Victorian Flower Earrings | Dainty Jewelry Cast from an Antique Button

Step out into the world with a joyful sense of identity and carry a gracefully iconic piece of history with you. A beautiful cornerstone within the antique button series of the Artisan Silver Earrings and Botanicals collections, these Scroll Flower Earrings showcase hand-sculpted sterling silver discs suspended from comfortable earwires. Harmonizing the rhythmic elegance of 19th-century illustration with an extraordinarily lightweight design, this signature pair serves as a quiet, wearable anchor for individual growth, intuition, and everyday magic.

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Each pair of earrings is individually hand-shaped, refined, and kiln-fired from premium precious metal clay in my studio. The central charms are cast from a custom mold I carefully made of a genuine, antique Victorian era button. I have been returning to this treasured grouping of historical buttons to cast solid silver since 2006, keeping their stories alive at the bench.

Because I hand-press and finish every small disc one at a time, no two pairs carry the exact same organic hallmarks. After firing, the solid sterling silver is deeply oxidized to enrich the low points, then meticulously hand-polished and burnished to reveal a soft, historical satin glow that frames the central motif.

This design is arguably the most quintessential representation of classic Victorian ornament in my entire collection. The composition features a solitary, joyful flower emerging gracefully from a classical scroll glyph, a design element that looks as though it was lifted straight from a ladies' literary magazine of the period.

The scrolling vine represents fluid adaptation, while the blossoming flower serves as a quiet mirror for your own identity, unfolding steadily, dancing to its own rhythm, and staying grounded in its true self. These earrings are a gentle invitation to honor the forgotten or quiet parts of your history, to welcome seasons of transformation, and to step confidently into your personal thresholds.

"This specific design has been an essential part of my creative vocabulary for two decades. It belongs to the same family of antique Victorian buttons as my illustrative vintage daisy and architectural lattice flower earrings, but it carries an entirely distinct, poetic energy. I love the concept of this little flower quietly dancing its identity all by itself on the silver canvas. One of my favorite things about it is the incredible micro-detail preserved from the original button—there is an extremely subtle, fine pinstripe pattern running directly behind the scroll flower, framed by carefully spaced, tiny notches along the outer rim. It feels deeply symbolic without being theatrical or heavy. Because they are so lightweight, they act as an effortless daily talisman, perfect for someone dipping their toes into jewelry as a form of authentic self-expression."
— Amy Abrams, Artisan and Designer

Small-Batch Studio Release. Because these detailed silver components are hand-pressed from an archival studio mold and finished in limited quantities between larger jewelry firings, availability is kept small. Secure your pair today to complete your historical botanical set.

What is the history behind this collection?
The face of these earrings is an exact casting of an authentic 19th-century Victorian button from a curated set I acquired over twenty years ago. This particular button highlights the era's fondness for framing botanical life within formal, classical architectural scrolls and flourish glyphs.

How should I clean and care for my silver earrings?
Sterling silver naturally brightens with daily wear but can tarnish over time when exposed to air. The dark, high-contrast recesses on these discs are stable and intentional. To refresh the silver highlights, simply rub the surface gently with a soft jewelry polishing cloth. Never use harsh chemical liquid dips or ultrasonic machines, as these will permanently strip away the antique oxidation that gives the scrollwork its historical depth.

Amy Abrams is a lifelong fine artist whose creative evolution spans visual arts, music, dance, photography, and hand-sculpted artisan jewelry. Raised by an artist mother, a creative outlook has been seamlessly woven into her lifestyle from her earliest memories. From her independent studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, Amy creates small-batch, meaningful adornments inspired by the natural transitions of the Washington, DC region. Her artistic expertise is rooted not just in decades of bench work, but in a lifelong practice of looking beneath the surface of ordinary life, finding raw beauty in weathered textures, deep significance in ancestral lore, and a mirror between nature and our inner landscapes.

Bring a sense of classic history to your collection with artisan botanical jewelry handmade locally in Silver Spring, MD, beautifully marrying expert silver clay sculpture with fine sterling earwires. These genuine antique button cast earrings highlight a striking, Victorian scroll flower pattern, offering an exceptionally lightweight, comfortable addition to any creative wardrobe. Perfect as an alternative anniversary treat, a unique birthday gift for vintage history lovers, or a personal mindfulness talisman, these handcrafted dangles bring a touch of timeless magic to your look. Explore the full Artisan Silver Earrings and Sacred Symbols collections near Washington, D.C., at Amy Abrams Designs.