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Ruth Obolensky

Ruth Obolensky was born in Queensland, Australia where she studied to be an elementary school teacher. Ruth attended the Glassel School of Art and later studied interior design at Houston University. She has been a member of a number of professional craft organizations including the Weaver’s Guild and Fiber Artists Group in Houston, the Bead Society in Austin, and the Button Society in Asheville.

Ruth now lives in Western North Carolina where she uses buttons from a collection that spans several decades to create unique, playful jewelry.






Autumn Glass Button Necklace

hand-strung autumn-colored glass buttons

size:  18" long
$ 200.- (afro158)

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Timeless Luster

vintage mother of pearl buttons on a hand-crocheted necklace

size:  adjustable to 21" long
$ 225.- (afro162)

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Abalone Shimmer Button Necklace

2 layers of hand-strung Abelone vintage buttons

size:  19"
$ 195.- (ro164)

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Diminutive Glass Button Necklace

hand-strung rare glass diminutive buttons, some dating to mid-Nineteenth Century

size:  22" long
$ 250.- (afro155)

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Lacey Button Necklace

hand-strung vintage buttons

size:  18" long
$ 90.- (ro110)

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Minor Key Necklace

Hand-Strung Vintage Button Necklace

size:  18" long
$ 90.- (ro150)

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Mostly Fall Autumn Bakelite Button Necklace

hand-strung bakelite buttons

size:  18" long
$ 225.- (afro159)

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