A cufflink (also cuff link or cuff-link) is a decorative fastener worn by men or women to fasten the two sides of the cuff on a dress shirt or blouse.
The cufflink shirt first appeared in the early-16th century and were fastened together with “cuff strings.” During the reign of Louis XIV, cuff strings started to give way to boutonsde manchette, or “sleeve buttons,” typically identical pairs of colored glass buttons joined together by a short, linked chain.
By 1715, simple, paste-glass buttons had given way to pairs of two, decoratively painted or jeweled studs, typically diamonds, connected by ornate gold links.
Cufflinks are
Our store generally stocks hinged-back or also known as the bullet back and toggle cufflinks which are the most secure and least likely to fall off.
Hinged-back cufflinks comprise of a bar that can be swiveled parallel to the link when inserting through the cuff holes. Then swiveled to perpendicular to secure the cuff link’s position.
Cufflinks can be used for both formal and informal occasions. For instance, it can be worn to the office, wedding dinners, fancy dress parties or even Christmas gatherings.
For formal occasions, you can pick more subtle designs in muted colors like silver, black and blue with small crystals.
For informal dinners, or fancy dress parties, live it up with outrageous designs, crystals and louder colors to stand out from the crowd. Novelty cufflinks are great as conversation starters!
Cufflinks should be chosen to match shirts. The safest and easiest to match colours are silver, white, blackand blue. If you are getting a gift for someone you don’t know well, stick to safer colors. The most classic designs are pure silver, or black and silver with crystals.
More flamboyant colors like red/pink should be chosen for more stylish/fashionable men who are able to pair it with suitable shirts and ties.
When choosing cufflinks as a gift, it would be best to reflect the individual’s taste/hobbies.
For instance, if the recipient is active and loves outdoor activities, try sporty cufflinks.
Others would love to have links relating to superheros or poker/casino themed cufflinks. If you are looking for something even more special and personalized, opt for our range of custom cufflinks.
Hinged-back cufflinks like the one on our site are very easy to put on – the instructions and video below will show you the steps.
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