Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Favored for over two centuries by European royalty, movie stars, rock music legends and England’s elite, Asprey International Limited’s reputation for creating elegant, high-quality furniture, jewelry and decorative objects is without equal. The storied manufacturer’s motto — “It can be done” — exemplifies their approach to design, which has proven over time to be both dynamic and enduring. To this day, Asprey International Limited remains a go-to purveyor of luxury goods and bespoke design services.
The roots of Asprey International Limited can be traced all the way back to 1781 when it was founded by William Asprey in Mitcham, Surrey. The business moved to its revered modern location, 166 Bond Street, in 1847. The company’s highly accurate regulator clock, once displayed in the window of their flagship, became a frequent stop for Londoners wishing to reset their watches.
Asprey first gained renown for its manufacture of exquisitely engineered dressing cases, which were compact pieces of luggage that travelers would use to tote their cosmetics and toiletries. At the International Exhibition of 1862, the company received a gold medal for its excellent dressing-case designs and also earned a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria for their manufacture. Upon his ascension to the throne, King Edward II introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation. Currently, Asprey International Limited holds a Royal Warrant from His Royal Majesty Charles, Prince of Wales, for jewelry and silver.
Asprey continued to build its reputation for the production of luxury goods including tableware and silverplate pieces throughout the Victorian period and into the early 20th century. Especially known for its designs of the 1920s and ‘30s, Asprey International Limited considers the Art Deco period to have been its golden age. Their designers embraced the spirited originality of the period with open arms, and Asprey enjoyed a time of intense creativity and debuted a wealth of iconic creations throughout the mid-century modern period, too.
Asprey artisans have designed bespoke pieces for such notable celebrities as British musician Ringo Starr and American actress Angelina Jolie. They have also designed made-to-order accessories for Hollywood movies, most notably the Edwardian-style “Coeur de la Mer,” which was a piece of costume jewelry from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. The company’s recreation of the piece — this time designed with actual gems sourced from Sri Lanka — fetched more than $2 million at a fundraiser held in Princess Diana’s honor in 1998. Asprey previously acted as the official jewelry designer for the BAFTA awards and collaborated with Ferrari’s Formula 1 team during the late 1990s.
Asprey International Limited has received many awards and recognitions for its timeless designs. Most notably, it was awarded the Queen's Award to Industry in 1975. The London College of Arms bestowed upon the brand a new official coat of arms in 2006 to mark its esteemed 225-year-long legacy of excellence.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s British Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold
1990s British Modern Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
1960s Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Retro Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s American Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
1980s British Contemporary Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Coral, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
20th Century Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
1940s Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold
1960s English Vintage Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s British Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s English Asprey International Limited Cufflinks
18k Gold