Quick answer: Pearl cluster flower buttons are decorative buttons with a gold-tone metal flower, centered on a tight ring of six faux pearls, set onto a marbled resin base cut in a soft petal outline. They come in three colorways, white, brown and black, in three sizes from 16mm to 20mm, sold six to a pack, and they turn a plain cardigan or tweed jacket into something that looks finished.
A plain button fastens a jacket. A decorative one finishes it. Changing six buttons costs less than a pair of socks and takes an evening, and it is the only alteration that reads as deliberate from across a room. This guide covers what these buttons are made of, how the three colorways behave on different fabrics, which of the three sizes to order, how to sew them on and how to keep the gold tone from going dull.
At a Glance
Design: gold-tone metal flower with a textured, granulated finish, set on a scalloped petal base.
Material: molded resin base with a marbled, softly translucent surface, a gold-tone metal flower and faux pearl centers.
Back: shank loop back, not sew-through.
Color: 3 shades, white, brown and black.
Size: 3 sizes, 16mm, 18mm and 20mm.
Pack: 6 buttons per pack, needle and thread included.
Good for: tweed and boucle jackets, cardigans and knitwear, wool coats, blazers, dresses, bag flaps and craft projects.
What Are Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons?
Pearl cluster flower buttons are decorative buttons built in two layers: a resin base shaped like an open flower, and a smaller gold-tone metal flower fixed on top with six faux pearls clustered at its center. The name describes the center detail rather than the whole button. The pearls sit in a ring, not scattered, which is what separates these from a single pearl button or a plain floral one.
Because the base carries the color and the metal flower carries the shine, the two parts can be read separately. On a dark base the gold jumps forward. On ivory it settles back and the button looks softer. That is useful when you are matching buttons to a fabric you already own.
What Are Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons Made Of?
The base is molded resin, the same material behind most of our resin buttons, finished here with a marbled surface, so light passes a little way into the surface instead of stopping flat at the color. The pattern is molded in rather than printed, which means the marbling runs differently on every button and no two come out identical. The brown varies most. Some buttons lean amber, others closer to coffee.
The flower on top is metal with a gold-tone surface finish, textured so it catches light in small points rather than as one hard reflection. It is a surface finish, not a plated precious metal. The six center beads are faux pearls, not freshwater or cultured pearls, the same pearl finish we use on our half round pearl buttons.
Why Are Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons Worth It?
Swapping buttons is the cheapest change you can make to a garment that anyone actually notices. Tailoring costs money and takes a week. A set of six decorative buttons costs a fraction of that, needs no fitting, and is reversible. Keep the originals in a tin and you can put a jacket back the way it was.
They also solve the opposite problem. Plenty of good tweed and boucle jackets come off the rack with flat, under designed buttons that make the whole piece look cheaper than the fabric is. Replacing them costs less than dry cleaning the jacket once.
One practical note: order a spare pack if the garment matters to you. Decorative buttons get lost, and the marbling means a replacement bought a year later will not match the first batch exactly.
How Do You Choose the Right Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons?
Color
White is a warm ivory with pale marbling, the softest of the three. It belongs on cream, oatmeal and pastel knits, and on anything where you want the button to look like part of the fabric rather than a contrast.
Brown is a rich amber marble that warms the gold rather than competing with it. This is the one for camel, rust, olive and most natural dyed wool, the colors that make a cold silver finish look wrong.
Black gives the sharpest definition, with the gold flower standing clear against a near solid ground. On a navy or charcoal coat it is the obvious choice, and it is the colorway that photographs best if you are making something to sell.
If you are undecided and the garment is dark, take black. If you are genuinely torn between brown and white, order the brown. It sits comfortably against more fabrics.
Size
16mm is for cuffs, cardigan fronts and lighter knits, where a bigger button drags the fabric out of shape and leaves a sag at the buttonhole.
18mm is the middle size and the safe single choice if you are replacing buttons and are not certain. It sits well on most jacket fronts.
20mm is the statement size, best on wool coats and structured blazers where the button is meant to be seen from a distance.
A common setup is 20mm down the front and 16mm on the cuffs, which keeps the proportions right instead of making the sleeves look crowded. Before ordering, measure an existing buttonhole rather than an existing button. The hole should be about 2mm longer than the button diameter. If you are unsure how millimeters map to the ligne sizes printed on older packets, our button size guide has the conversion.
Back and Attachment
These buttons have a shank loop back rather than holes through the face, so the stitching stays hidden underneath and the flower and pearls sit undisturbed on top. A shank also lifts the button slightly off the fabric, which matters on thick tweed and boucle where a flat button would pull. If you are weighing up the two backs for a project, our guide to shank and sew-through buttons sets out when each one works better.
Quantity
Each pack contains six buttons with a needle and thread, which covers a standard jacket or cardigan front. If you also want the cuffs done, count them. A two button cuff on both sleeves takes four more. For a full tweed jacket with front, cuffs and a pocket flap, two packs is the realistic number.
How Do You Style Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons?
Tweed and boucle jackets are the classic use. A textured weave gives the flower something to sit against, and the gold picks up any metallic thread already in the fabric.
Hand knitted cardigans look finished rather than homemade once a plain stockinette front is fastened with white or brown buttons.
Wool coats want the 20mm in black. A large coat swallows a small button.
Dresses and skirt waistbands can carry them as a decorative row down a bodice or along a waistband, even where there is no closure to fasten.
Off the garment entirely, glue or stitch them onto bag flaps, hair clips, brooch bases and card making projects, anywhere a small flower detail is wanted.
Not ready to pick up a needle? Our pearl button covers clip straight over the buttons already on a shirt or jacket, and come off again just as easily.
Buying for a shop or brand? These pearl cluster flower buttons are also available for wholesale and bulk orders, with trade pricing for boutiques, makers and studios. Get in touch for a wholesale quote.
How Do You Sew On a Pearl Cluster Flower Button?
- Mark the button position and thread a needle, doubling the thread and knotting the end.
- Bring the needle up from the back of the fabric to the front at the mark.
- Pass the needle through the shank loop, then back down through the fabric close to where it came up.
- Repeat through the loop several times to secure the button, keeping a little slack so it sits comfortably.
- To finish, wrap the thread a few times under the button to form a neat thread shank, then knot the thread on the back of the fabric.
Sew with a doubled thread in a color that matches the base rather than the gold flower. Thread that matches the metal shows up as a bright fleck every time the button moves.
How Do You Care for Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons?
These are decorative buttons with a metal component and a surface finish, so hand wash the garment where you can, or take the buttons off before a machine wash. Keep them away from bleach, solvents, perfume and hairspray. All four dull a gold tone faster than wear does, and perfume sprayed at the neckline is the usual culprit on a coat.
Wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than soaking. Do not press a hot iron directly onto the flower or the pearls. Iron around them, or lay a cloth over the button and press lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are pearl cluster flower buttons made of? A molded resin base with a marbled finish, a gold-tone metal flower on top, and six faux pearls set in a ring at the center.
Are they real pearls? No. The center beads are faux pearls, not freshwater or cultured pearls.
Is the gold real gold? No. The flower is metal with a gold-tone surface finish, not a plated precious metal.
Are they shank or sew-through? They have a shank loop back, so the stitching passes through the loop underneath and stays hidden, leaving the flower and pearls untouched on the face of the button.
What colors do they come in? Three. White is a warm ivory with pale marbling, brown is an amber marble, and black is near solid with the highest contrast against the gold.
What sizes do they come in? Three. 16mm for cuffs and lighter knits, 18mm for most jacket fronts, and 20mm for wool coats and structured blazers.
Will all six buttons in a pack match? They will match closely, but the marbling is molded in, so no two are identical and the brown in particular varies between buttons. If you need a close match across one garment, order a single pack rather than two separate ones.
Can I order them in bulk? Yes. These buttons are available for wholesale and bulk orders with trade pricing, alongside smaller packs for home sewing.
Rule of Thumb
Match the base to the fabric and let the gold do the work. Dark coat, black base. Warm wool, brown. Cream knit, white. Then size up for the front and down for the cuffs.
Where to Buy
Ready to give a plain jacket a better set of buttons? Browse our pearl cluster flower buttons in white, brown and black, in 16mm, 18mm and 20mm, six to a pack with a needle and thread included. Get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page and we will be happy to help.
Can You Buy Pearl Cluster Flower Buttons Wholesale?
Yes. As a button manufacturer, we offer these pearl cluster flower buttons for wholesale and bulk orders, with trade pricing for boutiques, fashion brands, tailors and craft studios. Whether you are stocking a shop, fitting out a production run or filling craft kits, we ship factory direct internationally. Tell us the colors, sizes and quantities you need, using the contact details below, and we will reply with a wholesale quote and bulk availability.
Get in Touch
Have a question about our pearl cluster flower buttons, or want a wholesale quote? Contact our customer service team and we will be happy to help.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +86 158-8823-7906
Address: No. 163, Hanbu Road, Qiaoxia Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, 325106
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