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American Art Deco Cufflinks Signed CHARLES VAL (1910-1966) Sterling Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chunky sterling silver Art Deco cufflinks were made by Charles Val and are fully signed
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Sterling Silver

Bvlgari Roma Art-Deco Cufflinks in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art-Deco cufflinks designed by Bvlgari. Great elegant pair crafted in Rome, Italy in
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1930 Art Deco Cufflinks in 18Kt Gold and Platinum Ox Blood Coral Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of French Art deco cufflinks. An antique colorful pair created, in Paris, France
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, En...

Platinum & Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Cultured Pearl Art Deco Cufflinks 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Guaranteed Platinum & 18k Gold as tested Stone
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Cufflinks Rose White Yellow 3 Color Gold Inscription X Mas 1932
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant Art Deco cufflings were made in Austria and show a hand engraved inscription that
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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14k Gold, Gold

French Art Deco Dragon Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and attractive art deco cufflinks with Chinese Dragon motifs enameled in oxblood, black and
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 14K gold Art Deco cufflinks set with two old single cut diamonds Marked with Russian
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1930s Russian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond

Tiffany Art Deco Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Clean lined Art Deco era cufflnks in 14K by Tiffany and Co. 4 etched stripes are repeated in a cut
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1930s American Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Art Deco Cufflinks
Tiffany Art Deco Cufflinks
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Art Deco Plane Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare, collectible Art Deco cufflinks depicting period war planes in flight with flood
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1930s British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Art Deco Plane Cufflinks
Art Deco Plane Cufflinks
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W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Art Deco Enamel Dragon Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual and attractive art deco cufflinks with Chinese Dragon motifs enamelled in oxblood, black
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1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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18k Gold

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
A rare find are these old new stock Art Deco cufflinks which date from the 1930's, never used
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Brass

Gold & Coral Cufflinks Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
This spectacular pair of Art Deco era cufflinks feature six alternating panels of 18K rose and
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Boucheron Paris French Art Deco 18k Gold & Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Art Deco cufflinks. By Boucheron. In 18k gold. Each with octagonal
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20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 1967 Cufflinks in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A pair of fine vintage Art Deco style cufflinks in 9 karat yellow gold; part of our gents jewelry
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1960s English Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Period Diamond and Sapphire in 18k Gold and Platinum Cufflinks
Located in MADRID, ES
Elevate your ensemble with these exquisite Art Deco cufflinks from the 1930s-1935s, crafted in 18
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Hexagonal Rose Cut Diamonds Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
A chic pair of Art Deco cufflinks. Art Deco Hexagonal Rose Cut Diamonds Sapphire Platinum Yellow
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl, Onyx, & Seed Pearl Art Deco Cufflinks-9k Gold Platinum Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Guaranteed 9k Gold as stamped & Platinum as tested
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Art deco ruby gold cufflinks Beautiful and lively ruby stones set on 14 karat yellow gold Size
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Art Deco Ruby Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.52 in L 0.4 in
Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Westward ho, GB
the period, we have several pairs. Great Art Deco geometric styling and colour, can't be confused with
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Brass

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
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Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Westward ho, GB
the period, we have several pairs. Great Art Deco geometric styling and colour, can't be confused with
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Brass

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks
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French 1930s Art Deco Vermeil Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of silver and vermeil cufflinks, mixed hallmark of eagle and boar's heads. The central stem
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of cufflinks in platinum topped 18 karat gold set with 32 rose-cut diamonds and two old
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20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, oval, black onyx and diamond cufflinks, set with a central, oval piece of black
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1930s Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Enamel and Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, circular cufflinks, with white enamel in a geometric design, with rose-cut
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1930s British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Great Art Deco geometric styling and colour, can't be confused with any other era can they
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

Art Deco Gents English Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration are these very typical Art Deco styled cufflinks. Art Deco pastel green with
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Enamel

1960s German Art Deco Style Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cufflinks is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition These Art Deco style
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1960s German Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Opal and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of early twentieth century opal and gold cufflinks, with a single, round cabochon opal in
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Opal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cufflinks
Located in Napoli, IT
Italian Black Onyx and Diamond gent cufflinks, 1935 ca Italian Hallmarks of the period Hand crafted
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1930s Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cufflinks
Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cufflinks
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H 0.63 in W 0.6 in
Art Deco Style Malachite Yellow Gold Handcrafted Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have Malachite
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Malachite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Onyx Platinum Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, Art Deco, black onyx and ruby cufflinks, mounted in platinum, with square-cut
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Ruby, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco French Diamond, Gold and Platinum Knot Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, French, diamond knot cufflinks, with a central old cut diamond set in the
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Coral, Onyx and Diamond Cufflinks, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, coral, black onyx and diamond cufflinks, with a diamond set in the centre of
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1930s American Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Lapis Lazuli And Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, lapis lazuli and gold cufflinks, each set with flat, rectangular lapis lazuli
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1930s Polish Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Art Deco Enamel Gold Flip Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Striking cobalt blue enamel flip-up cufflinks. Set in 18K yellow gold. Easy mechanism to use. A
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1930s Italian Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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18k Gold

Art Deco Gents's Matching Pair of Enamel Cufflinks, 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Very stylish and totally original English enamel cufflinks dating from the 1930's. Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Gold Plate, Brass

Art Deco Gents's Matching Pair of Enamel Cufflinks, 1930s
Art Deco Gents's Matching Pair of Enamel Cufflinks, 1930s
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H 0.4 in W 0.56 in L 0.56 in
Art Deco Paul Brandt Enamel and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of Paul Brandt Art Deco enamel and gold cufflinks, with light jade green, black and white
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Retro Gold Cufflinks, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1935 Retro rose and green gold cuff links in 14k yellow gold. 14k rose and green gold Top to bottom: 18.06mm or .71 inch Width: 12.48mm or .49 inch Depth: 5.49mm 8.7 grams T...
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1930s Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English Art Deco modernist enamel
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Enamel, Brass

Original Art Deco Matching Gents Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
style consider these original matching pair of Art Deco gents cufflinks. Gold toned metal with beige
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Mixed Metal, Silver Plate

French 1930s Art Deco Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each cufflink consists of two
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have Mediterranean
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Coral, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have Mediterranean
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Coral, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Style Black Onyx Cufflinks in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k yellow gold. The cufflinks have a semi-circular Art Deco style form. The semi-circular design
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cufflinks Hand Engraved Monogrammed White & Yellow Gold Antique Art Deco
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Cufflinks Hand Engraved Monogrammed White & Yellow Gold Antique Art Deco Thick & Durable
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1930s Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish and quite rare are these matching pair of English 1930's Art Deco modernist
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Silver Plate

1930s Art Deco Cabochon Citrine Cufflinks in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1930 Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.5 grams Features: Oval Shape Cabochon Citrine Beautifully contrasted with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Setting with a tinge of rosey h...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair Art Deco Sterling & Guilloche Enamel Cufflinks by Ansel Holmsen of Norway
By Aksel Holmsen
Located in New York, NY
These very elegant pair of Art Deco sterling Silver and lapis blue guilloche enamel cufflinks are
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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Art Deco Signed Larter & Sons Carnelian Cabochon Cufflinks
By Larter & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stone.) Simply a great pair of Deco period cufflinks! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Scandinavian Silversmith, a Pair of Gilded Art Deco Style Cufflinks in Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian silversmith. A pair of gilded Art Deco Style cufflinks in silver 835 and mother of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Silver

Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set France, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
These remarkably crafted and precise Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set
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1930s French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set France, Circa 1930
Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set France, Circa 1930
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H 0.1 in W 1.11 in D 0.1 in Dm 0.56 in L 0.56 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted 3.50 Carat Citrine Malachite Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 3.50 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Citrine, Malachite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel & Guilloch Gents Cufflinks, c 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish and quite rare are these matching pair of English 1930's Art Deco modernist
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Enamel

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Mediterranean Red Coral Jade Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have Mediterranean
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Coral, Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Mens European Opal Onyx Cufflinks 18k Antique Original, 1930s-1940s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930s-1940s Art Deco Mens European Opal Onyx Cufflinks 18K Yellow
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1930s Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cartier London Square Cufflinks Set in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Cartier London Art Deco square cufflinks set in 9k yellow gold. Each cufflink
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1930s British Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Enamel Freemason Masons Art Deco Classic Cufflinks Gift Present
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of 9ct gold cufflinks Featuring a Freemason blue enamel design 9.18g We have sold to the
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20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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9k Gold, Enamel

Large Cartier Art Deco Travel Interest Diamond 18K Gold Orient Express Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large Art Deco Cartier Orient Express diamond and 18K gold vintage cufflinks. First half
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20th Century French Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Deakin and Francis Engine Turned Art Deco Classic Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of 9ct yellow gold cufflinks made by Deakin and Francis Featuring a classic engine turned
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco cufflinks vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Finding the perfect art deco cufflinks vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an art deco cufflinks vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Georg Jensen and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. An art deco cufflinks vintage can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 127, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art deco cufflinks vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Cufflinks Vintage?

The price for an art deco cufflinks vintage starts at $85 and tops out at $29,850 with these cufflinks, on average, selling for $1,473.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right cufflinks for You

Cufflinks rose to popularity during the 1800s as fashionable men sought a refined and elegant solution for keeping their shirtsleeves together. Prior to this accessory, which initially materialized as a simple chain fastened to a button, men were lacing the ends of their sleeves with ribbon or string. Today, there are all manner of antique and vintage cufflinks that add flair and functionality to relaxed casual wear as much as they do for classy formal attire.

It wasn’t long before diamonds, emeralds and other precious gemstones began to appear on cufflinks, a means of adding ornament to clean and starched formal wear. When clothing manufacturers began to produce shirt cuffs and collars with more durable materials during the 19th century, a class of newer, stronger cufflinks gained credibility as being both essential and stylish. In the decades following this era’s design evolution, an entire industry bloomed around the craft of these subtle statement pieces.

Luxury brands more often associated with engagement rings and bracelets, such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co., have added cufflinks to their lines over the years, and jewelry designers, working in numerous styles, have explored the use of different materials and integrated a variety of ornamentation. Understated cufflinks of gold and platinum are guaranteed to cleanly complement any ensemble, while more niche designs allow the jewels to truly shine.

Cufflinks are practical pieces of jewelry that can also be very expressive. Consider the event for which you’re donning cufflinks and accessorize accordingly, but know that a distinctive pair of cufflinks, such as the colorful confections offered by Trianon, can pop against your dressy evening wear. Whether they’re geometric wonders of the Art Deco era, reliably relevant skull jewels or glittering accessories designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, adorned with the maison’s celebrated four-leaf clover or prominent animal motifs, you can delicately break from what can be a stuffy business meeting by introducing personality and pizzazz with a duo of nifty cufflinks.

A carefully chosen set of cufflinks can bring a stylish outfit together — literally. Find a large, luxurious collection of contemporary cufflinks as well as irresistible vintage pieces on 1stDibs today.