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Edwardian French Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cufflinks
Edwardian French Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cufflinks

Edwardian French Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cufflinks

Located in Narberth, PA

Beautiful French mother of pearl cufflinks from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Made of 18kt yellow

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Cufflinks
French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Cufflinks

French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Original retro cufflinks in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks
French, 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

French, 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A beautiful pair of mid century French, 18 karat gold cufflinks set with sapphires in the form of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cufflinks
French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cufflinks

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Cufflinks in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Round shape, each cufflink is openworked

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Van Cleef & Arpels France 18k gold cufflinks, depicting Taurus Zodiac signs. Cufflink top

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

French Sapphire and Gold Basketweave Design Cufflinks
French Sapphire and Gold Basketweave Design Cufflinks

French Sapphire and Gold Basketweave Design Cufflinks

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome blue sapphire and 18K yellow gold cufflinks of French origin. They feature an intricate

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1900
Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1900

Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks; part of our antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made
Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made

Cartier R De Cartier Men's Cufflinks .925 French Made

By Cartier

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful pair of cufflinks crafted by famed designer Cartier in .925 sterling silver. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Spinel, Silver

French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Stirrup Cufflinks
French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Stirrup Cufflinks

French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Stirrup Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of stirrup, they are decorated

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Cufflinks
French 1930s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Cufflinks

French 1930s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Rectangular in shape, each of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1890s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
French 1890s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

French 1890s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Round in shape, these antique

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
French 1900s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

French 1900s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

cufflink - French work of the 1900s. Our opinion: Art Nouveau antique jewelry totally conform to its time.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Retro Cufflinks
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Retro Cufflinks

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Retro Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : these simple gold cufflinks

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Champion Signed Cufflinks
French 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Champion Signed Cufflinks

French 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Champion Signed Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in silver, weevil hallmark. Each cufflink is formed by a cylinder, each end of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal French Bulldog Cufflinks
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal French Bulldog Cufflinks

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal French Bulldog Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with crystal and a hand-painted French bulldogs. Circa late 1800s

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau French Ivy Leaves 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Art Nouveau French Ivy Leaves 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Art Nouveau French Ivy Leaves 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Nouveau 18 karat (18K) yellow gold cufflinks designed with a pattern of ivy leaves

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. These cufflinks are round

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. These cufflinks are round

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
French 1970s Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

French 1970s Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each antique cufflink is set with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Daisy Girl Cufflinks
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Daisy Girl Cufflinks

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Daisy Girl Cufflinks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Link style cufflinks terminating as an elongated bar and a daisy Daisy is highly rendered to

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Gold with Black and Red Enamel Cufflinks
French Art Deco Gold with Black and Red Enamel Cufflinks

French Art Deco Gold with Black and Red Enamel Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French 18 karat gold cufflinks with red and black enamel. The lozenge shaped double sided

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

French 20th Century Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
French 20th Century Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

French 20th Century Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each antique, round cufflink is

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
French 1930s Art Deco Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

French 1930s Art Deco Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Poitiers, FR

jewel : about 9 g. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion: Art deco cufflinks

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Stirrup Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Circa 1940
French Stirrup Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Circa 1940

French Stirrup Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Circa 1940

Located in London, England

A stunning pair of 18ct yellow gold 1940's solid curb link stirrup cufflinks. Each cufflink is

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940 Geometric Stirrup Cufflinks in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
French 1940 Geometric Stirrup Cufflinks in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

French 1940 Geometric Stirrup Cufflinks in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of French stirrup Cufflinks. Nice V shaped pieces from the French art deco period, probably

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Black and White Enamel Gold Hexagonal Cufflinks

French Art Deco Black and White Enamel Gold Hexagonal Cufflinks

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of Art Deco 18K yellow gold textured hexagonal cufflinks, decorated with black and white

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Gold Cufflinks

Cartier Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Cartier Gold Cufflinks in mechanical 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Cufflinks
Cartier Trinity Cufflinks

Cartier Trinity Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

mystery and harmony. The classic Trinity cufflink from Cartier. With cartier's patented mechanism that

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel "CC" Cufflinks
Chanel "CC" Cufflinks

Chanel "CC" Cufflinks

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Austin, TX

Chanel goldtone mini "cc" cufflinks. Condition: Some all over wear. 1/2" D each

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Hermès Silver Cufflinks
Hermès Silver Cufflinks

Hermès Silver Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - Silver cufflinks representing marine knots. Additional information: Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks
Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks

Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bar style cufflinks that terminate as two cushion loops that are threaded by deeply ridged bars

Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks
Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks

Vintage 1960s French 18 Karat Gold Men's Articulated Bar Cufflinks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bar style cufflinks that terminate as two cushion loops that are threaded by deeply ridged bars

Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Modernist Cufflinks
Mauboussin Modernist Cufflinks

Mauboussin Modernist Cufflinks

By Mauboussin

Located in Litchfield, CT

Redolent of post modern sculpture, these 18k cufflinks have a cool sixties vibe. The look is

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage French 18kt Gold Knot Cufflinks by De Percin, circa 1960
Vintage French 18kt Gold Knot Cufflinks by De Percin, circa 1960

Vintage French 18kt Gold Knot Cufflinks by De Percin, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

refined knot design. The cufflinks are controlled twice with the French eagle’s head and with the maker’s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Ruby Stirrup Cufflinks
Ruby Stirrup Cufflinks

Ruby Stirrup Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of ruby stirrup cufflinks, set with square-cut rubies, in channel settings, with sugarloaf

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

CARTIER cufflinks gold
CARTIER cufflinks gold

CARTIER cufflinks gold

By Cartier

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

CARTIER Paris Pair of cufflinks in twisted yellow and white gold (18.3 grams)

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Gold Cufflinks
Cartier Gold Cufflinks

Cartier Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless elegance to be expected from the long standing French masonry of Cartier. Created with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Stirrup Cufflinks in Rose Gold, French, circa 1940
Retro Stirrup Cufflinks in Rose Gold, French, circa 1940

Retro Stirrup Cufflinks in Rose Gold, French, circa 1940

Located in London, England

A pair of Retro stirrup cufflinks in 18-karat rose gold, French, circa 1940. Each double-sided

Category

Mid-20th Century British Cufflinks

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco French Cut Diamond Platinum Cufflinks
TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco French Cut Diamond Platinum Cufflinks

TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco French Cut Diamond Platinum Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Very rare and collectible Art Deco era platinum and diamond cufflinks by Tiffany & Co., circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger France Onyx Heart Motif Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger France Onyx Heart Motif Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger France Onyx Heart Motif Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Black Onyx Heart Motif Jean Schlumberger Cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. Details: Length

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Pair of Art Deco Gold and sapphire cufflinks, French c.1930
Pair of Art Deco Gold and sapphire cufflinks, French c.1930

Pair of Art Deco Gold and sapphire cufflinks, French c.1930

Located in Firenze, IT

cufflinks each designed as a textured gold woven square to the calibré-cut sapphire frame 1.4 cm diameter

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Georges Lenfant French Sapphire Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Georges Lenfant French Sapphire Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Georges Lenfant French Sapphire Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfield, CT

Van Cleef Arpels Georges Lenfant French Sapphire Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold These Van Cleef

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

From Van Cleef & Arpels France, elegant interchangeable onyx and carnelian 18k yellow gold

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Stirrup Silver Cufflinks
Hermès Stirrup Silver Cufflinks

Hermès Stirrup Silver Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Silver cufflinks with the stirrup design. Additional information

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Vintage Boucheron French 18K Yellow Gold Channel Ruby Grooved Cylinder Cufflinks
Vintage Boucheron French 18K Yellow Gold Channel Ruby Grooved Cylinder Cufflinks

Vintage Boucheron French 18K Yellow Gold Channel Ruby Grooved Cylinder Cufflinks

By Boucheron

Located in Montclair, NJ

.) Signature(s): Boucheron Made In France Condition: Vintage designer cufflinks w/ original finish and patina

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Abstract Gold Cufflinks
Cartier Abstract Gold Cufflinks

Cartier Abstract Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Unusual 18K yellow gold abstract cufflinks by Cartier, of French origin circa 1960s. Hallmarks

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

French Ruby and Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, by Paul Mille, Circa 1940
French Ruby and Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, by Paul Mille, Circa 1940

French Ruby and Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, by Paul Mille, Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A pair of ruby stirrup cufflinks, set with square-cut rubies, in channel settings, with sugarloaf

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

French 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks Set with Cabochon Turquoise and Rubies
French 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks Set with Cabochon Turquoise and Rubies

French 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks Set with Cabochon Turquoise and Rubies

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine pair of French made 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, and turquoise cufflinks. The shields of the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold Knot Cufflinks
Chanel Gold Knot Cufflinks

Chanel Gold Knot Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Meticulously crafted in France from yellow-gold tone metal, this exquisite pair of cufflinks from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Hermès Golf Ball Cufflinks

Hermès Golf Ball Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A pair of Hermès, 18ct gold, golf ball cufflinks, with bar fittings, signed Hermès, with French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Cartier Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Cartier Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Cartier Sterling Silver Cufflinks

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Gold Ingot Cufflinks
Cartier Gold Ingot Cufflinks

Cartier Gold Ingot Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier 18K yellow Gold Ingot Form Cufflinks. Signed and Numbered.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Cufflinks
Cartier Art Deco Cufflinks

Cartier Art Deco Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in South Pasadena, CA

These special circular designed double sided cufflinks with scalloped diamond borders are set with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

CARTIER Trinity Gold Cufflinks
CARTIER Trinity Gold Cufflinks

CARTIER Trinity Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier, 18K yellow Gold Cufflinks from the Trinity Collection, with tri Color Gold Bands. Signed

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Cufflinks
Chanel Golden Metal Cufflinks

Chanel Golden Metal Cufflinks

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Engraved golden metal cufflinks representing an elephant. Additional information

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gilt Metal

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French Cufflinks For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of french cufflinks. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 331 vintage versions or 17 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of french cufflinks includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 37, are particularly popular. A selection of french cut, round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of french cufflinks, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are French Cufflinks?

On average, french cufflinks at 1stDibs sell for $2,518, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About French Cufflinks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To do up French cuff links, first pull them all the way through the slits in your French cuffs. Then, twist the metal end on the inside of the cuff to secure the link. You'll find a variety of cuff links on 1stDibs.