The Trade Roots Collection

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Mother of Pearl Buttons

White Mother of pearl colour is a white background with pearlescense and gold, especially around the lip of the shell.  White and Gold Mother of pearl originate from both the Phillipines and Indonesia.  Black Mother of pearl colour is a black/grey background with pearlescense over the entire surface and violet to green iridescence, especially around the lip of the shell.   Black Mother of Pearl comes from the Phillipines and the best is from Tahiti. 

The pearl buttons you see below are antique and were made between 1920 and 1950. Many are pre-WWII.

We carry a variety of pearl discs and buttons.  Please see below for pricing and details.

This is only a very small sampling of what we carry, more buttons will be posted soon so come back to see what's new! 


20 millimeter TROCAS sew through button with beveled rim

20 mm (30L)  TROCAS sew through with beveled rim

Add to cart  $0.85 ea

14 mm (22L) Fresh water pearl with shank

Add to cart   $0.80 ea

19 millimeter fresh water pearl sew through button with scalloped edge.

19 mm  (30L) Fresh water pearl sew through with scalloped rim

Add to cart $1.00 ea

23 mm (36L)  Fresh water pearl with beveled rim sew through

Add to cart   $1.50 ea

           
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