We gather pieces of the Red Abalone shell, the species native to the northern California coast. These shells have every color of the spectrum, 'the ocean's own rainbow'. We grind them down, polish and then fashion each unique piece into beads, pendants, shawl clasps, buttons, and create jewelry with them. Our 'wearable art' enhances every garment, all the lovely yarns of today, and complements everyone's skin tones and hair colors. These 'precious gems' from the sea are a 'must-have' for every wardrobe and enhance the dazzle of any creation or design. We are in ten states and over 100 stores, and find no one else doing this. We are available online at our own website, www.lighthousebuttons.com and etsy and ebay.