Cut Steel Buttons?

[Bugbear]

I'm glad you started this discussion about buttons, Ted. I've really come to dislike the overly shiney look of chrome... it just doesn't seem to fit with the textures of fine wool and I want to replace the buttons on my PC coatee. The best way I've found to describe what I'm looking for is that I want buttons (and a cantle) with "high lustre", but not "shine."
I noticed on the "Military Metalwork" link, that their cut steel buttons are plated with Rhodium to prevent rust so I wonder if that effects their glitter-factor? I had been resigned to saving up for Sterling Silver, but I'm wondering if anyone makes cut steel buttons in the traditional diamond shape.

I found something for you while looking through my collection of button links.
Scottish Jewelry at The Harp and Dragon
Partway down the page, there are silver plated square and diamond shaped lion and thisel buttons.

Hope that helps.

It looks like they have the small sizes, too, like what would be on Argyle pockets and sleeves... perhaps epauletts.

If you're like me, you're planning quite a while ahead and trying to figure out exactly what it is you want.