$71.60, $89.50 They are seen less often than the previous two designs because they can be more difficult to insert, but they do not require any adjustments. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Other times, the cufflinks are simply too big to wear with a particular shirt. Sometimes it also gives you the opportunity to have something different on your face compared to the foot. These Taj Mahal cufflinks are one of Jean Schlumbergers most celebrated designs, the texture of the gold and central sapphire element setting the wearer apart without creating an over-the-top statement. From shop sixthdaymanc. Its hand-carved and then a mold is created from that hand-carved object. Ad from shop TheJewelMint We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). In fact, I hate it. Original Price $25.00 This lot is offered in Cufflinks for the Modern Gentleman, 1-13 December, Online. In regards to what I look for today in a pair of cufflinks, I find myself gravitating increasingly towards antique examples that I know Ill never see someone else wearing, as well as classic pieces created by makers such as Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., whose pieces remain as relevant today as they were when they were first created in the middle of the last century. thingsinwoodshop Discover the accessorys history, the different mechanisms, materials, styles, what you should go for, and more from this comprehensive guide! Whaleback cufflinks are so-called because the toggle is shaped like a whales tail. From shop oldtimeUSSR, Sale Price $17.99 And if it doesnt, why keep it? I will wear a shirt this way once in a while just to change things up. Cartier ruby cufflinks,estimate: $4,000-6,000. At Fort Belvedere, we decided to go real heavy and thick on the gold-plating so you dont have to worry about it coming off. 
$63.00, $70.00 
FREE shipping, ad by HanHanCraft Ad from shop mrd74 Masterpieces of Light: Types of Antique Chandeliers. $44.99, $59.99 Ad from shop KRAVATKOLIK Ad from shop Cufflinsky When you go through cufflink books, theres just a beautiful array of artistic creations sometimes carved out moonstone or maybe reverse-painted or just using jewels in the most incredible way. Fixed back cufflinks have no moving parts. Because of that, youll probably have hundreds if not millions of different patterns and designs. From shop TheTieChest, Sale Price $44.99 I think they were made by Larter & Sonsor another one of those big houses. Estimate: $1,500-2,500. $130.50, $145.00 CascadiaSilverCo Last but not least, my cufflinks are probably fromthe 60s. AzizTudayAntiques Cufflinks have obviously been around for quite a while, but you may not quite know how old their origins are. Cufflinks ran popular through the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s because men still wore suits with dress shirts and so they needed cufflinks. WestEndMarket FREE shipping, ad by JaipurjewelsStore Well, youll take them off at the end of the day. sixthdaymanc From shop Prettyvintagebeads, ad by Residenzler For Black Tie ensembles, you often see onyx or abalone, or hematite. Ad from shop CascadiaSilverCo Original Price $34.22 For, But, if you dont, feel free to wear them with your, At the end of the day, its whatever you want it to be and theres no right or wrong. If you have them, enjoy wearing them. Nevertheless, you can still find many vintage cufflinks that have that chain and I even have some in my collection and I do wear them. Of course, theyre double-sidedand those also have a chain and they have a nicecabochon dome. Any information on this style would be appreciated. Original Price $89.50 Please. Personally, I much prefer the blue of lapis lazuli, the green of malachite, the red of a carnelian, or the black of an onyx. If you have cufflinks in a range of colors, itll become very easy to combine them with your varying outfits and they will always tie the ensemble together. Dont see this option? From shop RetroVintageWorld, ad by MadeWithCoins Cufflinks are a beloved and diverse accessory. Or maybe you have matching studs for your dress shirt. From shop TheJewelMint, Sale Price $105.00 People also came up with new lock mechanisms. FREE shipping, ad by LuxGoldMine The toggle flips from an upright position to enter the cuff holes and locks in place by flipping the toggle back to perpendicular to the post, making them very easy to secure. KRAVATKOLIK LittleShopofOldies Ad from shop EVERNIQ Interestingly, cufflinks played a very important role when it came to the fascination of classic menswear for me and the Gentlemans Gazette may have never been started if it wasnt for one pair of Montblanc cufflinks! You typically get them for free when you buy a, Around the end of the 19th century, some gentlemen put a photo of their mistress in their cufflink that was hidden. KarroAntiques I have always had a special place in my heart for David Webb jewellery, and the frog motif is one of the famed American jewellers most readily recognised. They seem especially retro to me but I have no real information about that style. So, theyre uniformly plated and the thickness is defined in microns. Privacy Policy, Christies specialist and cufflinks collector Claibourne Poindexter explains what he looks for and why, and selects his highlights from our online sale, which runs 1-13 December, Marvel 'Spiderman' gold and enamel cufflinks, Antique ruby, diamond and gold snake cufflinks, David Webb enamel cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Hemmerle iron, white gold and moonstone cufflinks, circa early 21st century, Cartier Art Deco sapphire and diamond cufflinks, circa early 20th century, Marvel Spiderman gold and enamel cufflinks, circa 2000s, Verdura lapis lazuli and ruby eagle cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Taj Mahal sapphire and gold cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Bulgari carr pink tourmaline and hematite cufflinks, circa late 20th century. FREE shipping, ad by pe6660shop Ad from shop VHouseofVintage Why? Probably because of that, they fell out of favor pretty quickly and its harder to find those these days, especially in good condition, in high quality, with interesting faces and feet. IanFlahertyCufflinks Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Estimate: $8,000-12,000. Estimate: $1,500-2,500. New Orleans, LA 70130. Some people are really creative. If you look at historic artwork sometimes, you can truly see that the cuffs werent on the side of the wrists but actually on top. In the early 20th century, cloisonn enamel had also become popular not just on Faberg eggs, but also on cuff jewelry. You mention globe lock as your favorite, but you never showed them and only mentioned them once. (10% off), ad by ALEXLITTLETHINGS FREE shipping, ad by MyMemoriesUA From shop worldcoincufflinks, $119.99 Typically, higher-end cufflinks will either not have any T-bars or whale toggles. Because a pair of solid gold cufflinks can easily set you back four or five or more thousand dollars, a viable alternative is gold-plating. They became even more widespread in the 19th century with the introduction of the French cuff and starch, the result of which was shirt sleeves that were much stiffer and impossible to fasten merely with a button. Thank you once again for shedding insight on the finer touches of mens wear. From shop Residenzler, ad by WestEndMarket From shop thingsinwoodshop, $50.00 Because it was difficult to attach the button, there were also hooks, which the valet could use to help his master put on the cufflinks. From shop EVERNIQ, $1,512.00 I have about 5 t-bar sets which I wear on the inside of the cuff like Preston does. For example, you get something made of gutta percha, which is a rubber-like elastomer derived from a tree of the same name. You can find them in our shop just like my socks,which are blue in two tones. From shop KarroAntiques, Sale Price $39.29 And having a centerpiece diamond or rubies looks a lot nicer than if the whole thing is just a status symbol that says, Look at me! While it was difficult to choose just one, this particular pair set with reversible sides of diamonds and sapphires gives the wearer multiple options, and are a wonderful example of cufflinks that could be worn day into evening. TreasuresByLindseyH FREE shipping, ad by TwinklingStarVintage Ad from shop JayPinsCo Original Price $271.00 You typically get them for free when you buy a French cuff shirt and its not really something you will get looks for. I like classic geometric patterns, cloisonn enamel for their vibrant colors, and just something that is not run-of-the-mill. But, keep in mind that every time you wear them, youre wearing them down. So, theyre contrastingto my shoes, which are tan monk straps. From shop Cufflinsky, Sale Price $84.91 We make it in solid sterling silver, and heavily plate it in gold or platinum. When it comes to materials, theres really a lot of options out there. From shop VintageRoseFindings, Sale Price $108.00 With the 1920s came a new style of sport shirt with unstarched cuffs that did not necessitate cufflinks, yet they remained en vogue. And I even paid attention to the shank, which is typically just a simple bar, and I wanted to make it part of the design of the cufflink. At this time, chain cufflinks already existed. ParisianParadise You can have a nice face and a nice foot. Apart from the visible part of the cufflinks, there are things like size, the materials used, the mechanical closure, the timelessness, and, of course, the investment value. FREE shipping, ad by IanFlahertyCufflinks FREE shipping, ad by SpiritManorAntiques It is woven with an interesting pattern andthen printed in a diamond pattern. If a few hundred bucks for cufflink is too expensive for you, I get it. The wrap-around style you mention falls firmly in the category of T-bar cufflinks, as any other style of closure would make the style difficult to fasten. From there, plain gold or silver is fine, but you can also wear semi-precious stones; no problem there, too. For my high-school graduation, I was lucky enough to receive a handsome pair of Verdura cufflinks as a present from my parents. SteampunkArtStudio In todays outfit, Imwearing a blazer combination of navy blue and yellow. Theyre a pair of vintage sulka in 14karat gold. (10% off), $69.99 Ad from shop Cyberoptix VHouseofVintage Vintage cufflinks illustrated superior craftsmanship and served as stunning pieces of jewelry to be worn on any special occasion. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. If you have a White Tie ensemble, probably, you want a matching set with the waistcoat buttons. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. The classic cufflink exudes fine elegance and class, serving as the perfect accessory for any special occasion. And because the snap mechanism was the same in all the cufflinks, you could mix and match the different cufflinks together, which was quite cool. Shiny diamonds may be too much. Good news! There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. $36.00, $45.00 You can find cufflinks from Porsche or Aston Martin. At the end of the day, its whatever you want it to be and theres no right or wrong. Informative article. Cufflink designs have varied widely over their history, but their general functionality has remained the same. Traditionally for White Tie, youd have platinum or white gold cufflinks, maybe with some white pearls, some mother of pearl, and sometimes, diamonds. Fulco di Verdura had the ability to design and create jewels never before imagined, including a wide variety depicting flora and fauna. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. VintageRoseFindings My tie is from Fort Belvedere. Quite gaudy if you ask me, but, For a selection of quality fixed bar cufflinks, take a look at, Even though gold prices are above platinum, you will often find that platinum cufflinks or platinum, Stones, especially semi-precious stones, are also really popular for cufflinks, but some people also prefer diamonds. Nevertheless, its decorative. MadeWithCoins $84.91, $99.90 Interestingly, in 1907, the material Bakelite was invented by the Belgian-born American Leo Hendrik Baekeland And it was often used for radios and housewares, but also for cufflinks. From shop VintageMenSwag, Sale Price $46.74 Learn more. Original Price $255.00 Original Price $59.99 I designed all of them with decorative double faces. Thus, they evolved into a ubiquitous part of proper Victorian-era dress and one of the few acceptable. From shop SteampunkArtStudio, $33.00 Why, if you dont ever see it? Chain-style cufflinks feature a chain link toggle, hence their name. FREE shipping, ad by SteampunkArtStudio Prettyvintagebeads Interestingly, cufflinks played a very important role when it came to the fascination of classic menswear for me and the Gentlemans Gazette may have never been started if it wasnt for one pair of Montblanc cufflinks! VintageMenSwag (25% off), ad by JayPinsCo Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. FREE shipping, ad by AgateBeachcomber $62.95, $69.95 $148.50, $165.00 They could be crystal or stained glass or enamel. They became even more widespread in the 19th century with the introduction of the French cuff and starch, the result of which, shirt sleeves that were much stiffer and impossible to fasten merely with a button. FREE shipping, ad by EVERNIQ As we mentioned earlier, there are many types of closing mechanisms. FREE shipping, ad by VintageRoseFindings What do I mean by that? When it comes to more modern cufflink mechanisms, there is a locking mechanism that is often associated with more fashion-forward styles. Ad from shop CosmicFirefly Very interesting article. Basically, a cufflink has three parts: the face, which is the thing that you typically see for the most part, then you have the shank, which is the middle part thats typically in between the holes, then you have the foot, which is typically the inside side facing towards you that, often with T-bar cufflinks, is not decorative but purely functional. From my experience, there are different stages with cufflinks. I wear suits daily and went to cufflinks in the 1980s partly as a style statement but also because I could fasten the cuff before I put the shirt on; thus compensating for a motor control problem. From shop LuuFineJewelry, $485.00 622 Royal Street ALEXLITTLETHINGS $216.75, $255.00 If you look at the 60s or 70s they got bigger again. This lot is offered in Cufflinks for the Modern Gentleman, 1-13 December, Online. This type features a small cylinder shaped like a bullet that is set between two short bars and is flipped 90 degrees to secure. Sometimes, the foot and the face are also identical and if your cuff buttonholes are very small, it can be really tricky to put them on without any help. Typically, the foot is smaller than the face so it can more easily fit through the buttonhole. Due to Covid, I have less reasons to wear them in a formal situation, but hope that changes soon.
$63.00, $70.00 FREE shipping, ad by HanHanCraft Ad from shop mrd74 Masterpieces of Light: Types of Antique Chandeliers. $44.99, $59.99 Ad from shop KRAVATKOLIK Ad from shop Cufflinsky When you go through cufflink books, theres just a beautiful array of artistic creations sometimes carved out moonstone or maybe reverse-painted or just using jewels in the most incredible way. Fixed back cufflinks have no moving parts. Because of that, youll probably have hundreds if not millions of different patterns and designs. From shop TheTieChest, Sale Price $44.99 I think they were made by Larter & Sonsor another one of those big houses. Estimate: $1,500-2,500. $130.50, $145.00 CascadiaSilverCo Last but not least, my cufflinks are probably fromthe 60s. AzizTudayAntiques Cufflinks have obviously been around for quite a while, but you may not quite know how old their origins are. Cufflinks ran popular through the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s because men still wore suits with dress shirts and so they needed cufflinks. WestEndMarket FREE shipping, ad by JaipurjewelsStore Well, youll take them off at the end of the day. sixthdaymanc From shop Prettyvintagebeads, ad by Residenzler For Black Tie ensembles, you often see onyx or abalone, or hematite. Ad from shop CascadiaSilverCo Original Price $34.22 For, But, if you dont, feel free to wear them with your, At the end of the day, its whatever you want it to be and theres no right or wrong. If you have them, enjoy wearing them. Nevertheless, you can still find many vintage cufflinks that have that chain and I even have some in my collection and I do wear them. Of course, theyre double-sidedand those also have a chain and they have a nicecabochon dome. Any information on this style would be appreciated. Original Price $89.50 Please. Personally, I much prefer the blue of lapis lazuli, the green of malachite, the red of a carnelian, or the black of an onyx. If you have cufflinks in a range of colors, itll become very easy to combine them with your varying outfits and they will always tie the ensemble together. Dont see this option? From shop RetroVintageWorld, ad by MadeWithCoins Cufflinks are a beloved and diverse accessory. Or maybe you have matching studs for your dress shirt. From shop TheJewelMint, Sale Price $105.00 People also came up with new lock mechanisms. FREE shipping, ad by LuxGoldMine The toggle flips from an upright position to enter the cuff holes and locks in place by flipping the toggle back to perpendicular to the post, making them very easy to secure. KRAVATKOLIK LittleShopofOldies Ad from shop EVERNIQ Interestingly, cufflinks played a very important role when it came to the fascination of classic menswear for me and the Gentlemans Gazette may have never been started if it wasnt for one pair of Montblanc cufflinks! You typically get them for free when you buy a, Around the end of the 19th century, some gentlemen put a photo of their mistress in their cufflink that was hidden. KarroAntiques I have always had a special place in my heart for David Webb jewellery, and the frog motif is one of the famed American jewellers most readily recognised. They seem especially retro to me but I have no real information about that style. So, theyre uniformly plated and the thickness is defined in microns. Privacy Policy, Christies specialist and cufflinks collector Claibourne Poindexter explains what he looks for and why, and selects his highlights from our online sale, which runs 1-13 December, Marvel 'Spiderman' gold and enamel cufflinks, Antique ruby, diamond and gold snake cufflinks, David Webb enamel cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Hemmerle iron, white gold and moonstone cufflinks, circa early 21st century, Cartier Art Deco sapphire and diamond cufflinks, circa early 20th century, Marvel Spiderman gold and enamel cufflinks, circa 2000s, Verdura lapis lazuli and ruby eagle cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Taj Mahal sapphire and gold cufflinks, circa late 20th century, Bulgari carr pink tourmaline and hematite cufflinks, circa late 20th century. FREE shipping, ad by pe6660shop Ad from shop VHouseofVintage Why? Probably because of that, they fell out of favor pretty quickly and its harder to find those these days, especially in good condition, in high quality, with interesting faces and feet. IanFlahertyCufflinks Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Estimate: $8,000-12,000. Estimate: $1,500-2,500. New Orleans, LA 70130. Some people are really creative. If you look at historic artwork sometimes, you can truly see that the cuffs werent on the side of the wrists but actually on top. In the early 20th century, cloisonn enamel had also become popular not just on Faberg eggs, but also on cuff jewelry. You mention globe lock as your favorite, but you never showed them and only mentioned them once. (10% off), ad by ALEXLITTLETHINGS FREE shipping, ad by MyMemoriesUA From shop worldcoincufflinks, $119.99 Typically, higher-end cufflinks will either not have any T-bars or whale toggles. Because a pair of solid gold cufflinks can easily set you back four or five or more thousand dollars, a viable alternative is gold-plating. They became even more widespread in the 19th century with the introduction of the French cuff and starch, the result of which was shirt sleeves that were much stiffer and impossible to fasten merely with a button. Thank you once again for shedding insight on the finer touches of mens wear. From shop Residenzler, ad by WestEndMarket From shop thingsinwoodshop, $50.00 Because it was difficult to attach the button, there were also hooks, which the valet could use to help his master put on the cufflinks. From shop EVERNIQ, $1,512.00 I have about 5 t-bar sets which I wear on the inside of the cuff like Preston does. For example, you get something made of gutta percha, which is a rubber-like elastomer derived from a tree of the same name. You can find them in our shop just like my socks,which are blue in two tones. From shop KarroAntiques, Sale Price $39.29 And having a centerpiece diamond or rubies looks a lot nicer than if the whole thing is just a status symbol that says, Look at me! While it was difficult to choose just one, this particular pair set with reversible sides of diamonds and sapphires gives the wearer multiple options, and are a wonderful example of cufflinks that could be worn day into evening. TreasuresByLindseyH FREE shipping, ad by TwinklingStarVintage Ad from shop JayPinsCo Original Price $271.00 You typically get them for free when you buy a French cuff shirt and its not really something you will get looks for. I like classic geometric patterns, cloisonn enamel for their vibrant colors, and just something that is not run-of-the-mill. But, keep in mind that every time you wear them, youre wearing them down. So, theyre contrastingto my shoes, which are tan monk straps. From shop Cufflinsky, Sale Price $84.91 We make it in solid sterling silver, and heavily plate it in gold or platinum. When it comes to materials, theres really a lot of options out there. From shop VintageRoseFindings, Sale Price $108.00 With the 1920s came a new style of sport shirt with unstarched cuffs that did not necessitate cufflinks, yet they remained en vogue. And I even paid attention to the shank, which is typically just a simple bar, and I wanted to make it part of the design of the cufflink. At this time, chain cufflinks already existed. ParisianParadise You can have a nice face and a nice foot. Apart from the visible part of the cufflinks, there are things like size, the materials used, the mechanical closure, the timelessness, and, of course, the investment value. FREE shipping, ad by IanFlahertyCufflinks FREE shipping, ad by SpiritManorAntiques It is woven with an interesting pattern andthen printed in a diamond pattern. If a few hundred bucks for cufflink is too expensive for you, I get it. The wrap-around style you mention falls firmly in the category of T-bar cufflinks, as any other style of closure would make the style difficult to fasten. From there, plain gold or silver is fine, but you can also wear semi-precious stones; no problem there, too. For my high-school graduation, I was lucky enough to receive a handsome pair of Verdura cufflinks as a present from my parents. SteampunkArtStudio In todays outfit, Imwearing a blazer combination of navy blue and yellow. Theyre a pair of vintage sulka in 14karat gold. (10% off), $69.99 Ad from shop Cyberoptix VHouseofVintage Vintage cufflinks illustrated superior craftsmanship and served as stunning pieces of jewelry to be worn on any special occasion. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. If you have a White Tie ensemble, probably, you want a matching set with the waistcoat buttons. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. The classic cufflink exudes fine elegance and class, serving as the perfect accessory for any special occasion. And because the snap mechanism was the same in all the cufflinks, you could mix and match the different cufflinks together, which was quite cool. Shiny diamonds may be too much. Good news! There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. $36.00, $45.00 You can find cufflinks from Porsche or Aston Martin. At the end of the day, its whatever you want it to be and theres no right or wrong. Informative article. Cufflink designs have varied widely over their history, but their general functionality has remained the same. Traditionally for White Tie, youd have platinum or white gold cufflinks, maybe with some white pearls, some mother of pearl, and sometimes, diamonds. Fulco di Verdura had the ability to design and create jewels never before imagined, including a wide variety depicting flora and fauna. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. VintageRoseFindings My tie is from Fort Belvedere. Quite gaudy if you ask me, but, For a selection of quality fixed bar cufflinks, take a look at, Even though gold prices are above platinum, you will often find that platinum cufflinks or platinum, Stones, especially semi-precious stones, are also really popular for cufflinks, but some people also prefer diamonds. Nevertheless, its decorative. MadeWithCoins $84.91, $99.90 Interestingly, in 1907, the material Bakelite was invented by the Belgian-born American Leo Hendrik Baekeland And it was often used for radios and housewares, but also for cufflinks. From shop VintageMenSwag, Sale Price $46.74 Learn more. Original Price $255.00 Original Price $59.99 I designed all of them with decorative double faces. Thus, they evolved into a ubiquitous part of proper Victorian-era dress and one of the few acceptable. From shop SteampunkArtStudio, $33.00 Why, if you dont ever see it? Chain-style cufflinks feature a chain link toggle, hence their name. FREE shipping, ad by SteampunkArtStudio Prettyvintagebeads Interestingly, cufflinks played a very important role when it came to the fascination of classic menswear for me and the Gentlemans Gazette may have never been started if it wasnt for one pair of Montblanc cufflinks! VintageMenSwag (25% off), ad by JayPinsCo Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. FREE shipping, ad by AgateBeachcomber $62.95, $69.95 $148.50, $165.00 They could be crystal or stained glass or enamel. They became even more widespread in the 19th century with the introduction of the French cuff and starch, the result of which, shirt sleeves that were much stiffer and impossible to fasten merely with a button. FREE shipping, ad by EVERNIQ As we mentioned earlier, there are many types of closing mechanisms. FREE shipping, ad by VintageRoseFindings What do I mean by that? When it comes to more modern cufflink mechanisms, there is a locking mechanism that is often associated with more fashion-forward styles. Ad from shop CosmicFirefly Very interesting article. Basically, a cufflink has three parts: the face, which is the thing that you typically see for the most part, then you have the shank, which is the middle part thats typically in between the holes, then you have the foot, which is typically the inside side facing towards you that, often with T-bar cufflinks, is not decorative but purely functional. From my experience, there are different stages with cufflinks. I wear suits daily and went to cufflinks in the 1980s partly as a style statement but also because I could fasten the cuff before I put the shirt on; thus compensating for a motor control problem. From shop LuuFineJewelry, $485.00 622 Royal Street ALEXLITTLETHINGS $216.75, $255.00 If you look at the 60s or 70s they got bigger again. This lot is offered in Cufflinks for the Modern Gentleman, 1-13 December, Online. This type features a small cylinder shaped like a bullet that is set between two short bars and is flipped 90 degrees to secure. Sometimes, the foot and the face are also identical and if your cuff buttonholes are very small, it can be really tricky to put them on without any help. Typically, the foot is smaller than the face so it can more easily fit through the buttonhole. Due to Covid, I have less reasons to wear them in a formal situation, but hope that changes soon.