is mother of pearl a real pearl
Grab the button in question, and one youâre sure is plastic, and squeeze each between your thumb and forefinger for a few seconds. Then hold them to the back of your hand, one at a time. Real mother-of-pearl doesnât retain as much heat, and should feel noticeably cooler than the plastic that has been warmed up by your fingers. The difference is even more apparent if you touch them to your lip, but you might turn a few heads kissing a button in public, so wait till youâre in a fitting room to give that a try.