Talking about the art of buttons 6: Talking about shell buttons—the rainbow in the ocean

Shell buttons are made from natural shells, which are more complex than horns and fruits. There are many types of river shells, sea shells, and lake shells. High-end shell buttons are mainly deep-sea shells. After removing the original embryos from the shells, they are then selected, shaped, polished, and polished to make high-end ready-to-wear and custom-made shell buttons. The commonly used shell materials for customization mainly include: snail shells, white butterfly shells, black butterfly shells, and abalone shells.
Takase Shell
Snails have been used to make white shells since ancient times. Even most of the buttons used in the clothing industry are processed from snails. The red luster, durability, and economical price Affordable.
White Mother of Pearl Shell
White butterfly shell is the most advanced material used in shell buttons. The smooth and deep luster texture shows the preciousness that other varieties do not have. Because of this, it is as famous as gemstones and has always been used on the dials of high-end watches such as Rolex. And other high-end decorations, now because of the scarcity of production, the price is very expensive, and it is only used in a few high-end products such as the highest-end shirts in Italian classical style to show its very elegant texture.
Black Mother of Pearl Shell
Black butterfly shell is a kind of shell that can emit deep silver brilliant brilliance. It is famous as the mother-of-pearl of the popular large-grained South Sea black pearl. It is widely used in high-end handicrafts and decorations. Silver, made of high-grade raw materials, is most suitable for women's coats and cardigans, so as to highlight its bright color and exquisite workmanship.
Abalone Shell
The high-grade marine treasure abalone shell has been used as a button material since ancient times. The unique zigzag shape of the abalone shell makes the luster reflect in multiple directions. It is a beautiful button no matter which direction it is viewed from. The blue luster sets off a cool feeling and fully reflects the feeling of a natural material.