Antique Bigelow, Kennard & Co. 10k Gold Sardonyx Forget-Me-Not Buttons with Original Box

A beautiful testament to Victorian sentiment and craftsmanship, these exquisite sardonyx buttons by Bigelow, Kennard & Co. date to circa 1880, when jewelry and personal adornments often carried deeply meaningful messages. During the Victorian era, the language of flowers was a cherished form of expression, and the forget-me-not became an enduring emblem of faithful love, remembrance, and devotion. Set in warm 10K gold, the richly contrasting sardonyx lends these delicate treasures a timeless elegance, reflecting the period’s fascination with natural motifs and sentimental symbolism.

Founded in Boston in the early nineteenth century, Bigelow, Kennard & Co. became a respected name in American jewelry and silverware, celebrated for fine craftsmanship and refined design. Preserved in their original box, these remarkable buttons offer a rare glimpse into the rituals of Victorian dressing and the art of gift-giving, when even the smallest accessory could hold a lifetime of meaning. Nearly a century and a half later, they remain an intimate expression of affection and remembrance, an extraordinary piece of American jewelry history, beautifully preserved for another generation.

• Circa 1880

• Unmarked, tests 10k yellow gold

• Carved Sardonyx

• Measures ⅜ x ¼ in.

• Estimated gross weight: 2.6 grams

• Very good vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, visible patina, and wear appropriate with age.