Examples of Saphiret Glass as Used in or for Buttons

Saphiret glass is the most beautiful coloration of glass I have ever seen.  The colors in the glass ranges from cream to brown to blue to purple.  It all depends upon the lighting similar to how alexandrite is viewed based upon the lighting.

I'm sure you've seen cars with color changing paint jobs depending on how light strikes the vehicle?  Saphiret glass is like that. 

One thing is certain.

Once you see a saphiret in person you'll never forget it.

I bought my first saphiret button in a poke box at a button show for 25¢!  It was nearly impossible for me to contain my excitement!

Below you will find photos that I have compiled of saphiret glass when used as or incorporated into buttons.  I saved these pictures when I was a beginning button collector for reference purposes and I did not think to make note of the name of the person who has them in their respective collections so I apologize for that!  I do not have pictures of my buttons yet to show so I apologize for that!

These photos are for educational purposes to help you identify your gems!

patti (bluecalliope@att.net)