
Antique Carved Shell Button Necklace With Tourmaline Center Stone and 22" Pearl Chain
Sterling Silver Setting Pearl And Gold Fill 22" Chain 1/2" Button In the late 1980s, Elizabeth began representing Los Angeles designers and artists by bringing their wares to the Markets in New York City. It was a great job that afforded her the opportunity to investigate creative possibilities while finishing her degree in sociology at UCLA. It was not long before Elizabeth began designing clothing and accessories, launching her own Elizabeth Ngo line, which reflected her love of rich textures and materials. It was on this journey that Elizabeth discovered the Antique Buttons, finding they provided a perfect accent to her signature Bohemian look. She found that even one unique button could set off a belt, necklace, or garment in an amazing way. While researching the buttons, Elizabeth became intrigued with the stories each button holds. The buttons of the late 1800s to early 1900s reflect the history of that period, in the materials used as well as the imagery portrayed – this was a