Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks

Historical Information

Type: Button

Fabric: Mother Of Pearl

Date: 19th Century

Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra information:

Mother of pearl buttons and other shell buttons are both types of natural buttons made from materials found in nature, rather than being mass-produced, like plastic or metal buttons. Mother of pearl shell is just one type of shell used to make buttons-you can also find buttons made of nautilus, abalone, oyster, mussel, and snail shells.

One of the most admired decorative materials in the world is nacre, more commonly known as mother of pearl. This shining, rainbow-toned surface can be found in furniture, jewellery and mixed media artworks as far back as ancient Egypt, later flourishing as a commercial artisanal product in India. You will find mother of pearl inlaid into antiques from across the globe, from Ming dynasty China to the royal courts of Europe.

All jewellery findings and chains are made with Stainless Steel (the most recyclable material available) unless otherwise stated.