Gourd Pearl Metal Buttons
Price range: $17.31 through $17.83
+ Free ShippingGourd pearl metal buttons in wine red, dark green, purple, aqua blue, light pink or a mixed pack · gold-tone metal base, shank back · 12mm · 5 or 12 pcs, needle and thread included.
A single faux-pearl bead sits low on a gourd-shaped enamel body, trimmed with a gold-tone fan accent and a scalloped edge, all set on a gold-tone metal base with a shank back — sew it on the same way as any other shank button, no extra holes or loops to deal with. Pick one shade for a matched row down a cardigan or coat, or grab the mixed pack and let five colors sit side by side. A needle and thread come tucked into every pack.
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How do I choose the correct size?
Measure the buttonhole or an existing button that fits well, then compare it with the size shown on this product page. If you are between sizes, contact us before ordering and we will help you check.
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Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. After processing, delivery typically takes 7–15 business days to the United States and 10–20 business days to Canada, Europe, Oceania and Southeast Asia. Delivery times are estimates and can be affected by carriers, customs or weather.
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Product Details
Gourd pearl metal buttons take their shape from a garden gourd: a rounded body that tapers to a smaller top, done here in enamel with a fine scalloped pattern. Each one carries a single faux-pearl bead low on the front, a gold-tone fan-shaped accent above it, and a gold-tone metal base with a shank back, so it goes on the way any shank button would. Five solid colors are on offer — wine red, dark green, purple, aqua blue and light pink — along with a mixed pack if you’d rather have all five in one bag. They’re sized at 12mm and sold in packs of 5 or 12, with a needle and thread tucked into every pack.
About Our Gourd Pearl Metal Buttons
Gourd shapes turn up often enough in older sewing boxes and vintage coats, and it’s easy to see why — the tapered outline catches light in a way a flat button just can’t. These follow the same idea: an enamel gourd-shaped body with a fine scalloped pattern, a gold-tone fan-shaped accent near the top, and a single faux-pearl bead set low on the front, all held in a gold-tone metal base that keeps the stitching tucked out of sight. Since the finish goes on by hand rather than forming the way a real pearl does, no two beads come out quite identical — one might carry a touch more shine, another a slightly deeper shade. That’s the nature of the material, not a flaw. Stick with a solid color for a matched, coordinated run, or reach for the mixed pack when a bit of variety suits the project better.
Where They Work Well
They’re at home on sweaters, cardigans, coats and jackets, and just as suited to blouses, shirts, bags, hats or a handmade project that could use a little detail. Thread the needle through the back shank and sew it down the way you would any button, spacing a full set evenly along a placket, or drop a single one in as a small accent on a bag flap or beanie. A row in one color reads clean and put-together; a scatter of mixed colors gives a cardigan more of a collected, lived-in feel.
Choosing a Color and a Pack Size
Wine red and dark green lean toward the kind of jewel tone that suits a winter coat, purple sits a little softer, and aqua blue reads cooler and more casual. Light pink is the gentlest of the five, better paired with something delicate like a blouse or a light cardigan. If none of that settles it, the mixed pack hands you all five at once, which comes in handy for testing colors against a fabric before committing, or just for keeping options on hand. On quantity, a pack of 5 is enough for one sweater or a quick repair, while 12 covers a full coat front with a few spares left for later.
Keeping Them Looking Their Best
Where you can, pop the buttons off before a garment goes through the wash, or at least run it through a gentle cycle inside a mesh bag. A dry cloth wiped over them now and then keeps the surface clean, and it helps to keep them away from perfume, hairspray and bleach, since those can dull a pearl-look coating over time. When a batch isn’t in use, a small tin or pouch keeps the buttons from knocking against harder things in a drawer.
A Quick Note
The shine on these buttons comes from a faux-pearl coating rather than a natural pearl, so small differences in gloss or tone from one button to the next — and between colors in the mixed pack — are expected, not a defect. Handle them with a bit of care: like most coated finishes, they can mark if scratched or dropped, and strong chemicals will wear the coating down faster than ordinary use.
Specifications
- Material: enamel gourd-shaped body with a faux-pearl bead, gold-tone metal base and shank
- Shape: gourd-style body with a gold-tone fan accent and a single faux-pearl bead
- Colors: wine red, dark green, purple, aqua blue, light pink, or a mixed pack of all five
- Size: 12mm
- Pack sizes: 5 or 12 pieces, needle and thread included
- Style: vintage-inspired, decorative
Great For: Sweaters, cardigans, coats, jackets, blouses, shirts, bags, hats, and general sewing or craft work.
Swap the buttons on an older coat or a plain cardigan for a set of these, and it’s a small change that actually shows. That’s really the point of a gourd pearl metal button — an easy substitution that gives a familiar piece a little more presence.
