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Pair of Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Pair of Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks

Pair of Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two modified oval

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Pair Of Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Cufflinks By Cartier
A Pair Of Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Cufflinks By Cartier

A Pair Of Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Cufflinks By Cartier

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A pair of yellow gold cufflinks by Cartier from the Maillon Panthere collection, each cufflink with

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pair Of Boucheron Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks
A Pair Of Boucheron Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

A Pair Of Boucheron Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage Boucheron gold and sapphire stirrup cufflinks, each with curb-link arch to a

Category

20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A Pair Of Bi-colour Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks
A Pair Of Bi-colour Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

A Pair Of Bi-colour Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of bi-colour gold and sapphire stirrup cufflinks, each with a curb-link arch to a hinged bar

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of Belle Époque mother of pearl and diamond cufflinks
A pair of Belle Époque mother of pearl and diamond cufflinks

A pair of Belle Époque mother of pearl and diamond cufflinks

Located in London, GB

A pair of Belle Époque mother of pearl and diamond cufflinks, each face with a concave grey mother

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Cufflink and Stud Set
19th Century French Cufflink and Stud Set

19th Century French Cufflink and Stud Set

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century French 18K brushed gold cufflinks (3/4" x 3/4") and stud set, each containing a center

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940's French Black Onyx and 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
1940's French Black Onyx and 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

1940's French Black Onyx and 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Located in Southampton, NY

5 black onyx stones dangle playfully from each of these 1940's French cufflinks.

Category

French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Pair French gold cufflinks
Pair French gold cufflinks

Pair French gold cufflinks

Unavailable|$2,200

Pair French gold cufflinks

Located in New York City, NY

Pair French, 18kt, yellow gold "paving block" cufflinks

Category

French Cufflinks

French Art Deco Cufflinks
French Art Deco Cufflinks

French Art Deco Cufflinks

Unavailable|$2,900

French Art Deco Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Very handsome onyx and coral double-sided cufflinks. Made in France during the Art Deco period

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Massive French Gold Coral Cufflinks
Massive French Gold Coral Cufflinks

Massive French Gold Coral Cufflinks

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of massive 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted in France, set with coral stones. Cufflink top

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

French Paper-Clip Gold Cufflinks
French Paper-Clip Gold Cufflinks

French Paper-Clip Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Estate figural paper-clip cufflinks. French 18K. Double-sided, 1 1/4" long. President Kennedy

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco French Enamel Cufflinks
Art Deco French Enamel Cufflinks

Art Deco French Enamel Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Very smart double-sided cufflinks, 18k textured yellow gold. Disc is 1/4" and the length of the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with black onyx. Cufflink top

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Sapphire Gold Cufflinks
French Art Deco Sapphire Gold Cufflinks

French Art Deco Sapphire Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

for 18kt gold with eagle’s head/ French maker’s mark L D and tree/ BTE SGDG. 10 gms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Tiffany & Co. Gold Carved Bloodstone Cufflinks
French Tiffany & Co. Gold Carved Bloodstone Cufflinks

French Tiffany & Co. Gold Carved Bloodstone Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted by Tiffany & Co in France, set with carved

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris France Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks
Cartier Paris France Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

Cartier Paris France Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k gold cufflinks featuring lapis, crafted by Cartier. Cufflink tops measure 15mm X

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Gold Flip Up Cufflinks
French Art Deco Gold Flip Up Cufflinks

French Art Deco Gold Flip Up Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

French art deco cufflinks, with deep engine-turned textured pattern engraved on all four sides

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

French Red Enamel Yellow Gold Star Cufflinks
French Red Enamel Yellow Gold Star Cufflinks

French Red Enamel Yellow Gold Star Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

These striking cufflinks feature a star motif that pops against the red enamel. They are made of

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French yellow gold spring loaded cufflinks

French yellow gold spring loaded cufflinks

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

French yellow gold spring loaded rectangular cufflinks with line engraving and dot detail.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
French Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks

French Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Four cabochon rubies surround a central diamond. Set in platinum. Made in France c. 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Art Deco Red Enamel Gold Cufflinks
French Art Deco Red Enamel Gold Cufflinks

French Art Deco Red Enamel Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Circular with circular band of red enamel. French Hallmark for 18kt gold/ maker’s mark

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

French Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Gold Cufflinks
French Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Gold Cufflinks

French Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Unidentified maker’s poincon. With black and white enamel kaleidoscope design. Impressed with eagle’s head for 18kt. gold/ maker’s poincon/ 1515. 7.3 gms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks
Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks

Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks

By Jean Despres

Located in New York, NY

The martele base in yellow gold has applied to a triple bar in rose gold and a rectangular rod in white gold attached by an oval ring to the small side with martele surface and squar...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks
Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks

Jean Despres French Art Deco Gold Cufflinks

By Jean Despres

Located in New York, NY

The martele base in yellow gold has applied to it a convex double bar in white gold attached by an oval ring to the small side with martele surface and square corners alternating wit...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks

18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks

By Thomas Kurilla

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks , This is a series for cufflinks from my travels

Category

2010s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Gold Enamel Star Ball Cufflinks Stud Set
French Vintage Gold Enamel Star Ball Cufflinks Stud Set

French Vintage Gold Enamel Star Ball Cufflinks Stud Set

Located in Lambertville, NJ

French made, 18k gold star cufflinks and stud set. Cufflink top measures 11mm, stud is 8.2mm

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver French Bulldog Cufflinks
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver French Bulldog Cufflinks

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver French Bulldog Cufflinks

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Birmingham, West Midlands

of the very finest dog cufflinks – from household pets to pedigrees, there is something for every dog

Category

2010s British Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Jean Despres French Art Deco Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Jean Despres French Art Deco Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Jean Despres French Art Deco Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Jean Despres

Located in New York, NY

With oval side and irregular design on martele surface attached by oval ring to small side with martele surface and square corners alternating with round corners. Hallmarked for ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Pearl Two Color 18k Gold Cufflinks, Paris, 1960s
French Pearl Two Color 18k Gold Cufflinks, Paris, 1960s

French Pearl Two Color 18k Gold Cufflinks, Paris, 1960s

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Pair of elegant double sided cufflinks in 18k gold from Paris, each concentric 18k white gold discs

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tom Binns French Horn and Hare Cufflinks

Tom Binns French Horn and Hare Cufflinks

By Tom Binns

Located in New York, NY

Charming and rare cufflinks by Tom Binns, circa 1980s. These cufflinks were cast in costume jewelry

Category

Vintage 1980s British Cufflinks

Sterling Silver Cufflinks Mens Made In France / NO BRAND
Sterling Silver Cufflinks Mens Made In France / NO BRAND

Sterling Silver Cufflinks Mens Made In France / NO BRAND

Located in VERGT, FR

All the orders are delivered in présents packages for Christmas Magnific Cufflinks Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cufflinks, Paris
1920s French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cufflinks, Paris

1920s French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cufflinks, Paris

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Of classic French "style constellation" design, each domed platinum link set with a central

Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Garnet cufflinks
Garnet cufflinks

Garnet cufflinks

Unavailable|$1,950

Garnet cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

An 18K pink gold pair of cufflinks set with three baguette shape garnet each

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cufflinks

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil French Gate Cufflinks
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil French Gate Cufflinks

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil French Gate Cufflinks

By Thomas Kurilla

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil French Gate Cufflinks , This is a series for cufflinks from my travels

Category

2010s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

Vintage French 18 Karat and Malachite Cufflinks by Alfred Dunhill
Vintage French 18 Karat and Malachite Cufflinks by Alfred Dunhill

Vintage French 18 Karat and Malachite Cufflinks by Alfred Dunhill

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in San Rafael, CA

Beautiful and unusual baton-style cufflinks made in France and retailed by Alfred Dunhill. The

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks Yellow Gold
Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Unavailable|$2,251

Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Cufflinks. gold yellow 750 mils (18 carats). dimensions 2.15 cm x 0.96 cm. wide rectangular pattern

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cufflinks Yellow Gold
Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Unavailable|$3,193

Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Cufflinks in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). composed of two pieces of 20 Francs Napoleon

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Original French 1970 Diamond Natural Red Jasper Frosted Rock Crystal Cufflinks
Original French 1970 Diamond Natural Red Jasper Frosted Rock Crystal Cufflinks

Original French 1970 Diamond Natural Red Jasper Frosted Rock Crystal Cufflinks

By Mouawad

Located in Valenza, IT

Original French 1970(Mouawad Mark) White Diamond in a Hand Inlaid Natural Red Jasper Circle

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold

Chaumet Stainless Cufflinks
Chaumet Stainless Cufflinks

Chaumet Stainless Cufflinks

By Chaumet

Located in Paris, FR

Chaumet Cufflinks made of stainless. Modern work.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Materials

Stainless Steel

CARTIER Gold Cufflinks

CARTIER Gold Cufflinks

Unavailable|$4,850

CARTIER Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Cartier, A Pair of Gold Cuff Links designed as fans, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 12135.

Category

French Cufflinks

Gerard Sandoz French Art Deco Pair of Silver and Lacquer Cufflinks
Gerard Sandoz French Art Deco Pair of Silver and Lacquer Cufflinks

Gerard Sandoz French Art Deco Pair of Silver and Lacquer Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

The square cufflinks with red, black and eggshell lacquer applied in geometric motifs. Signed

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carved Scrolled Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold & Central Diamond, French circa 1890
Carved Scrolled Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold & Central Diamond, French circa 1890

Carved Scrolled Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold & Central Diamond, French circa 1890

Located in London, GB

cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold with the original soft patina. Chain link connections. French marks to the

Category

Antique 1890s French High Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks set with Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum & Gold , French circa 1920
Cufflinks set with Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum & Gold , French circa 1920

Cufflinks set with Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum & Gold , French circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Antique pair of platinum faced double sided cufflinks mounted in 18 karat gold, set with a

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

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

Hermès Shotgun Cartridge Cufflinks
Hermès Shotgun Cartridge Cufflinks

Hermès Shotgun Cartridge Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A pair of cufflinks in the form of paired shot gun cartridges. Gun metal and gold. By Hermès

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Cufflinks  White Gold
Boucheron Cufflinks  White Gold

Boucheron Cufflinks White Gold

By Boucheron

Located in PARIS, FR

Cufflinks. signed by Maison Boucheron. in 750 thousandths (18K) white gold. diamond point motif

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

White Gold

Cufflinks, 18 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, Mother-of-Pearl, French, circa 1900
Cufflinks, 18 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, Mother-of-Pearl, French, circa 1900

Cufflinks, 18 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, Mother-of-Pearl, French, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Pair of double sided 18karat yellow gold cufflinks in perfect condition,set with a central natural

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Cufflinks & Studs, Criss Cross Design, 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1890
Cufflinks & Studs, Criss Cross Design, 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1890

Cufflinks & Studs, Criss Cross Design, 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A heavy quality set of antique double sided cufflinks and three studs in 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Boucheron Woven Chain Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold, French, circa 1950
Vintage Boucheron Woven Chain Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold, French, circa 1950

Vintage Boucheron Woven Chain Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold, French, circa 1950

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

A pair of heavy quality vintage cufflinks of woven chain design in 18 karat yellow gold. These have

Category

Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks in an Openwork 18 Karat Gold Woven Design, French circa 1890.
Cufflinks in an Openwork 18 Karat Gold Woven Design, French circa 1890.

Cufflinks in an Openwork 18 Karat Gold Woven Design, French circa 1890.

Located in London, GB

A pair of fine coloured, double sided 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks of a woven design, in a soft

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks
French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks

French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks

Located in Antwerp, BE

These unique 18K yellow gold French Victorian cufflinks from 1890 depict four grinning portraits

Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Gold Cufflinks
Cartier Paris Gold Cufflinks

Cartier Paris Gold Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic and elegant beveled "baton" cufflinks. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes of Paris 18 Karat Gold Fluted Baton Cufflinks , French circa 1950
Hermes of Paris 18 Karat Gold Fluted Baton Cufflinks , French circa 1950

Hermes of Paris 18 Karat Gold Fluted Baton Cufflinks , French circa 1950

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A pair of heavy quality double sided baton shaped cufflinks signed Hermes Paris. Created in 18

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vendome Sapphire Cufflinks
Jean Vendome Sapphire Cufflinks

Jean Vendome Sapphire Cufflinks

Located in Paris, FR

Cufflinks designed as a painter's pallet in yellow gold set with blue sapphires ( Sri-Lanka

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold with Hobnail Design, French circa 1950
Vintage Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold with Hobnail Design, French circa 1950

Vintage Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold with Hobnail Design, French circa 1950

Located in London, GB

1950’s vintage pair of double sided cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold. Oblong in shape and covered

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Octagonal Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1930
Art Deco Octagonal Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1930

Art Deco Octagonal Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold & Enamel, French circa 1930

Located in London, GB

A vintage pair of octagonal 18 karat yellow gold double sided cufflinks from the Art Deco period

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks of Basket Weave Design, French circa 1900
Antique 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks of Basket Weave Design, French circa 1900

Antique 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks of Basket Weave Design, French circa 1900

Located in London, GB

An antique pair of fine quality double sided cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold with a basket weave

Category

Antique 1890s French High Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.