North American freshwater clam shells were lined with an iridescent mother of pearl layer perfect for making pearl buttons. John Frederick Boepple, a German button maker, wanted to move close to ...

Mother-of-pearl buttons were once a staple of high-end tailored shirts, jackets and coats. But for such a ubiquitous fashion item, their origins are now rarely seen - and are becoming more unusual ...

Pearl is a perfect compliment to our blue and pink striped shirts ... of course from all over the UK. The mother-of-pearl mostly comes from China: each button is a symbol of romanticism, tradition ...