Onyx Tone Silver Tuxedo Cufflinks & Stud Set

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You will also find cufflinks made of leather and other woven fabrics, such as elastane. These are a great casual alternative to metals and are perfect for more everyday styling. The different shapes of cufflinks, explained by a professional stylist

Insert the cufflink closure through the two outside cuff panels, making sure that the cufflink’s face is visible on the outside of the cuff. Think about it – when else can a man wear a piece of jewelry that's both functional and ornamental? Gents don’t often get the chance to make a splash at the office – after all, there’s only so many ways you can style a navy or charcoal suit. In contrast, cufflinks provide an opportunity to stand out from the crowd.Start by housing your cufflinks in their own box to prevent them from getting dirty or damaged during storage.

Weddings: Formal occasions like weddings are the perfect opportunity to show some personality in your styling choices, by incorporating interesting details and accents. Elevate your classic suit with a strategic dress shirt and cufflink-choice, playing with color, material and design in a way that showcases your unique character.

Cufflink Materials

While the “string-tied” style would remain popular and in use until the 1800’s, the early 1700’s saw the introduction of ornate gold- and silver-linked chains attached to small, glass “sleeve buttons.” In the mid 1700’s, the gold chain remained, but glass buttons gave way to decorative buttons made of jewels, usually diamonds. The “cuff link” became an integral part of a man’s wardrobe. The Count of Monte Cristo Cufflinks are menswear accessories that hold shirt cuffs together. A form of jewellery, cufflinks are dressy. They’re thus worn with single and French cuff shirts, which are dressier than barrel cuff shirts.

Bear in mind, however, that the first issue of The Count of Monte Cristo was published in 1844. Therefore, the above does show that the existed well before then. Nevertheless, it can be argued that it at least helped popularise the accessory.

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Fabric Cufflinks can be almost any fastener style, but have a fabric “button” on top as the ornamental face. They are a deliberately casual style. When accessorising, opt for a set of plain gold or silver double panel cufflinks and pair them with thin matching tie pin. When selecting your pin, look further afield to antique shops. They often have elegant pieces that come with a good story. Alternatively, the likes of Mr. Porter and Harrolds have a perfectly serviceable range. Caring For Your Cufflinks Many individuals in the workforce no longer have to wear a full suit so it may seem like cufflinks do not make sense anymore, but that could not be further from the truth. Cufflinks are a fantastic addition to any suit and allow the wearer to add a bit of personalization and elevate their look. Gunmetal: A darker metal that’s an alloy of zinc, tin, and copper. Makes for a contemporary, masculine look.