Silver Cufflinks — cufflinks

Hand Engraving Cufflinks is a beautiful craft.  No computers are involved, the entire process is created using traditional hand skills. By drawing the initials completely by hand on to the cufflink ensures that the shape of the cufflink is taken into consideration.  This way the initials complement the shape and style of lettering, using experience and an artistic eye. The cufflinks are then engraved, by deeply cutting out every part of the silver or gold.  Slowly and steadily the initials come to life.  With deep and shallow curves and cuts, thick and thin lines, the three dimensional letters are created. Hand Engraving is a true art, the beauty and quality of engraving is lost through computers and machine engraving.  Hand Engraving adds a high quality luxurious finish to a gorgeous gift...

What are cufflinks used for ? Cufflinks are a piece of jewellery that are used for securing the cuffs on dress shirts. What shirts can you wear cufflinks with ? You require a long sleeved shirt with double cuffs (French cuffs), the double cuffs have holes on both cuffs, these holes are were the cufflinks pass through to keep the cuffs together.    Where did cufflinks come from ? Cufflinks first originated in the 1600's but became more commonly used by the 18th century.  Men originally used ribbons or ties to hold their cuffs together. Then chains were used with a silver or gold buttons on either end.   Cufflink designs were then created using semi-precious gemstones and more elaborate designs were then designed by Jewellers. In the 17th century the Royals wore cufflinks...