Posted October 31st, 2006
by adwin
Larter & Sons Cufflinks
A professionally design website and excellent workmanship. I am sure you won’t mind checking it out.
The company Larter & Sons was originally founded in 1865 under the name Davis and Elcox. A detailed history of the firm can be found on their website, http://www.larter.com
Larter & Sons (I find I sometimes refer […]
Posted October 28th, 2006
by adwin
Parks Bros. & Rogers Cufflinks Parks Bros. & Rogers was founder in Providence, Rhode Island in 1892. The company made an immediate jump into men’s jewelry with the purchase from Howard & Sons of its electroplated goods unit which included lever cuff and collar buttons.
Early on, this company was know for its pastoral […]
Posted October 28th, 2006
by adwin
Coin Cuff Links
There are many coin collectors and they look at coin cuff links differently than I do. To a coin collector, coin cuff links should be set up in such a way that the coin is firmly secure within a framework, but there is noting actually attached to the coin.
To me, coin cuff […]
Posted October 26th, 2006
by adwin
Pearl Cuff Links
Some of the most reserve, but dressy cuff links are the double-sided ones with a Seed Pearl (or slightly larger size) centered on a Mother of Pearl plaque. These pieces may have a surround in silver or white gold or platinum. They epitomize proper formal wear. These can be well made with […]
Posted October 25th, 2006
by adwin
Gems Stone on Cuff Links
Some of the classiest cuff links are based on a simple well-cut piece of semi-precious stone with a centered precious stone, generally diamonds, rubies or sapphires. Bulgari appears to have almost made a side business with these cuff links. They are generally double-sided with the primary semi-precious stones being either amethysts or […]
Posted October 23rd, 2006
by adwin
Mexican silver cuff links
Mexican Overview
An American architecture professor is responsible for what we hold today to be Mexican silver jewelry. He opened a shop in Taxco, Mexico in 1929 that specialized in hand crafted Mexican arts and crafts (possibly to avoid writing the book he had planned to write) which included silver pieces expressly made […]
Posted October 21st, 2006
by adwin
David-Andersen’s cufflinks
In 1876, David Andersen established a silver smithy and retail store in Christiana (now Oslo). His early items were well made, well designed (mainly Nordic themes and generally made in 830 silver). The business passed to his son Arthur on David’s death in 1901. Arthur, who was the major designer for the firm, was […]
Posted October 20th, 2006
by adwin
Cufflinks on William Ruser, Fraternals & Red
William Ruser
Following World War II, William Ruser opened on Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills, and quickly became one of the top jewelers to the stars. While he did make anything a Hollywood star or mogul desired, he is best known for his animals and figurals of whimsy. His […]
Posted October 18th, 2006
by adwin
Some Unger and Green Cufflinks
Unger Brothers
This firm is one of the most highly prized of American silver makers, both for its jewelry and smalls. However, when this firm was founded in 1872 it only manufactured pocketknives and specialty hardware. It did not start making silver jewelry until 1878 and only produced it until 1914. […]
Posted October 17th, 2006
by adwin
Leonore Doskow ,Figural ,Hans Hansen Cuff Links
Let’s look at some of the exclusive cufflinks that once made popular by cufflinkers!
Leonore Doskow Cuff Links
Leonore Doskow opened her jewelry studio in Philadelphia in the early 1930s where she developed an affluent and celebrity-laden clientele. The studio was relocated to New York City in 1936 and then […]
Posted October 15th, 2006
by adwin
Ed Weiner & Georg Jensen Cuff Links
Ed Weiner Cuff Links
This is the first article in a series about American silver/goldsmiths.
At the end of World War II, Ed Weiner was part of a group of influential silver/goldsmiths based in Greenwich Village. These jewelry makers, together with a few others in upstate New York and Northern […]
Posted October 13th, 2006
by adwin
3 Commomly asked Questions on Cuff links
Questions and Answers
Question 1: Is it all right to wear cuff links that do not match?
Answer: Depending on the circumstances and your own confidence level, absolutely. However, there are certainly occasions or work atmospheres where the wearing of non-matching cuff links would be frowned upon. So if you are […]
Posted October 12th, 2006
by adwin
Cuff links view of Huck
Let’s take a look at what Huck’s view on cufflinks collecting and why he wear them?
The below is adapated from Tias.com with permission given from Huck himself.
Huck also run a cufflinker newsletter and online shop at CaptainHucksBooty.
Why Cuff Links? –Why wear them?
Cuff Links show style, elegance, power, and individuality and can be […]
Posted October 10th, 2006
by adwin
Recycled European Change Into Cufflinks [Creativity]
What do you do if the coin you are using no longer worth its value or become discontinued. One company tokens and conis has recycled discontinued European change into cufflinks, money clips, pins and etc. I guess this is one of the way to put back the value or […]
Posted October 9th, 2006
by adwin
Charlie Lapson Burled Wood Jewelry Box [For Cufflinks]