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Cartier Silver and Gold Checkered Large Cufflinks
Cartier Silver and Gold Checkered Large Cufflinks

Cartier Silver and Gold Checkered Large Cufflinks

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k gold and sterling silver large cufflinks by Cartier. Each top is 19 mm in diameter

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Italian Flag Colors Enamel Large Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Italian Flag Colors Enamel Large Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Italian Flag Colors Enamel Large Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Italian Flag Colors Enamel Large Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. These luxurious Patek

Category

1990s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Piaget Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Retro Round Large Cufflinks
Piaget Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Retro Round Large Cufflinks

Piaget Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Retro Round Large Cufflinks

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

These Collectable pair of Patek Piaget cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K white gold

Category

1990s European Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Salvador Dali D'or for Piaget Yellow Gold Large Cufflinks
Salvador Dali D'or for Piaget Yellow Gold Large Cufflinks

Salvador Dali D'or for Piaget Yellow Gold Large Cufflinks

By Piaget

Located in Southampton, PA

22k & 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks by Salvador Dali D'or for Piaget. The Authentic Salvador Dali D'or

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Greek Pattern Large Cufflinks
David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Greek Pattern Large Cufflinks

David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Greek Pattern Large Cufflinks

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 1970s David Webb, 18K yellow gold cufflinks, with a highly detailed & hammered accented

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks
Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks

Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks

Located in Napoli, IT

Egyptians These superbly enamelled large cufflinks are 1940 ca Skilfully hand crafted by past goldsmith

Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

1.50ct Pink andn blue sapphire 18ct yellow gold cufflinks
1.50ct Pink andn blue sapphire 18ct yellow gold cufflinks

1.50ct Pink andn blue sapphire 18ct yellow gold cufflinks

Located in London, GB

, these chunky large cufflinks feature two natural blue sapphire gemstones, each with an excellent cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Blue and pink sapphire men’s cufflinks 18k yellow gold
Blue and pink sapphire men’s cufflinks 18k yellow gold

Blue and pink sapphire men’s cufflinks 18k yellow gold

Located in London, GB

yellow gold, these chunky large cufflinks feature two natural blue and pink natural oval shaped sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Twisted Gold Large Knot Cufflinks
Twisted Gold Large Knot Cufflinks

Twisted Gold Large Knot Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

18kt Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Knot Cufflinks. A classic!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Niello Oval Cufflinks, circa 1890
Large Niello Oval Cufflinks, circa 1890

Large Niello Oval Cufflinks, circa 1890

Located in Baltimore, MD

We love the pleasing niello design of the dotted squares on these substantial cufflinks. The word

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Niello, Silver

Large Yellow Gold Rectangular Woven Design Cufflinks
Large Yellow Gold Rectangular Woven Design Cufflinks

Large Yellow Gold Rectangular Woven Design Cufflinks

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks Featuring A Rectangular Basketweave Design With Torpedo Backs

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks of Large Onyx Disks c. 1880
Antique Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks of Large Onyx Disks c. 1880

Antique Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks of Large Onyx Disks c. 1880

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Aspen, CO

18K Tiffany & Co. antique cufflinks of a large black onyx disk, backed with gold. Each cufflink is

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Carved Tiger's Eye Large Buddha Cufflinks
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Carved Tiger's Eye Large Buddha Cufflinks

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Carved Tiger's Eye Large Buddha Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and substantial 14k Yellow Gold and Carved Tiger's Eye Vintage Buddha Cufflinks. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Two Tone Gold 0.38ctw Round Diamond Large Rectangular Cufflinks
Vintage 14k Two Tone Gold 0.38ctw Round Diamond Large Rectangular Cufflinks

Vintage 14k Two Tone Gold 0.38ctw Round Diamond Large Rectangular Cufflinks

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Large Cartier Art Deco Travel Interest Diamond 18K Gold Orient Express Cufflinks
Large Cartier Art Deco Travel Interest Diamond 18K Gold Orient Express Cufflinks

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

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 8.8mm Pearl & Blue Enamel Twisted Wire Large Oval Cufflinks
14k Yellow Gold 8.8mm Pearl & Blue Enamel Twisted Wire Large Oval Cufflinks

14k Yellow Gold 8.8mm Pearl & Blue Enamel Twisted Wire Large Oval Cufflinks

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Prong Set - White Color - Fine Luster - 8.8mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ Blue Enamel Work Weight: 13...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow White Diamond Owl Cufflinks
Yellow White Diamond Owl Cufflinks

Yellow White Diamond Owl Cufflinks

Located in South Pasadena, CA

: 31.1 grams. MEASUREMENTS: large scale cufflink faces measure approximately 1-1/8” (2.90 cm) by 1-1/8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

9 Carats TW Diamond 18k Owl Cufflinks
9 Carats TW Diamond 18k Owl Cufflinks

9 Carats TW Diamond 18k Owl Cufflinks

Located in South Pasadena, CA

in 18k Black Rhodium White Gold. Remarkably designed, these large-scale Owl cufflinks make a real

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks Design by Ella Gafter
Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks Design by Ella Gafter

Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The ruby and diamond cufflinks feature two large cabochon rubies of fiery color weighing a total of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Tiffany & Co.  Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880
Antique 18K Tiffany & Co.  Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880

Antique 18K Tiffany & Co. Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Aspen, CO

18K Tiffany & Co. antique cufflinks of a large black onyx disk, backed with gold. Each cufflink is

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Midcentury silver and granite cufflinks, Finland, 1960s
Vintage Midcentury silver and granite cufflinks, Finland, 1960s

Vintage Midcentury silver and granite cufflinks, Finland, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of cool Finnish midcentury cufflinks, with large granite stones. Reddish color, smooth convex

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Paul Lobel American Modern Studio Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Paul Lobel American Modern Studio Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Paul Lobel American Modern Studio Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Paul Lobel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large scale sterling silver cufflinks with applied wave design created by Paul Lobel of New York

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold Jade Cufflinks
1950s Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold Jade Cufflinks

1950s Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold Jade Cufflinks

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Modernist 14k gold and jade cufflinks, circa 1950's. Large jade on each cufflink measures 1" by 3

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Vintage Cufflinks
18 Karat Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Vintage Cufflinks

18 Karat Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Vintage Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

Gold. The cufflinks feature a combination of white and yellow Gold, each illuminated by the large

Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Painting on Crystal, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks
Antique Gold Painting on Crystal, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks

Antique Gold Painting on Crystal, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks

Located in Aspen, CO

crystal". Large and substantial, these cufflinks are in fine condition. All items sold are accompanied

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks
14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks

14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Amazing detail Circular Textured Mod Deco Cufflinks Double sided / Larger & Smaller 23.2 grams

Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century Cufflinks Sterling Silver Hammered Texture Jug
Vintage Mid Century Cufflinks Sterling Silver Hammered Texture Jug

Vintage Mid Century Cufflinks Sterling Silver Hammered Texture Jug

Located in Munich, Bavaria

twisted silver rope wrapped around it. On the reverse of the larger elements the cufflinks are marked

Category

Vintage 1950s Israeli Post-War Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Painting on Crysta, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks
Antique Gold Painting on Crysta, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks

Antique Gold Painting on Crysta, Essex Crystal, Cufflinks

Located in Aspen, CO

crystal". Large and substantial, these cufflinks are in fine condition. All items sold are accompanied

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

Polished Gold Tone Hardware with Black Pour Glass Cufflinks
Polished Gold Tone Hardware with Black Pour Glass Cufflinks

Polished Gold Tone Hardware with Black Pour Glass Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

These wonderful large gold tone hardware cufflinks are accented with black pour glass center

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cufflinks

14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks Tread Lines
14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks Tread Lines

14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks Tread Lines

Located in New York, NY

Amazing detail Circular Textured Mod Deco Cufflinks Double sided / Larger & Smaller 16.4 grams

Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflink & Button Set, 16.1g
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflink & Button Set, 16.1g

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflink & Button Set, 16.1g

Located in Providence, RI

: Cufflink Size 28mm x 13mm, Large button size 20mm x 12mm, Small button size 22mm x 8mm, Weighs 16.1 grams

Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks with 9mm Tahitian Black Peacock Pearls
14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks with 9mm Tahitian Black Peacock Pearls

14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks with 9mm Tahitian Black Peacock Pearls

Located in Big Bend, WI

A pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks featuring large Tahitian black cultured Pearls. The pearls are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Gold Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter
Ruby and Diamond Gold Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter

Ruby and Diamond Gold Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The ruby and diamond cufflinks feature 2 large decorative ruby beads. The design is complete with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Dome Hammered, 1989 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso
18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Dome Hammered, 1989 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso

18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Dome Hammered, 1989 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Antwerp, BE

gold Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co collection Large dome hand hammered cufflinks. Material: 18 kt solid

Category

20th Century Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Large Hexagon Cuff Links with Diamonds in Two Tone 14K White and Yellow Gold
Large Hexagon Cuff Links with Diamonds in Two Tone 14K White and Yellow Gold

Large Hexagon Cuff Links with Diamonds in Two Tone 14K White and Yellow Gold

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

Pre owned vintage estate pair of 14k yellow and white gold six-sided cufflinks with six prong set

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel CC Logo Embossed Large Gold Buttons Charms
Vintage Chanel CC Logo Embossed Large Gold Buttons Charms

Vintage Chanel CC Logo Embossed Large Gold Buttons Charms

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of two vintage CHANEL gold tone CC logo embossed buttons. Can be used as buttons, or can easily be turned into earrings or a brooch. In great condition Measures 1 inch by 1 inch

Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Cufflinks No 44A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Cufflinks No 44A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Cufflinks No 44A

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Cufflinks No 44A Art deco design by Harald Nielsen Bold Oval

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Large Cufflinks c1876 375 Purity Heavy Cuff Links
Antique 9ct Gold Large Cufflinks c1876 375 Purity Heavy Cuff Links

Antique 9ct Gold Large Cufflinks c1876 375 Purity Heavy Cuff Links

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE GOLD LARGE PAIR OF DETAILED CUFFLINKS DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose / Yellow Gold

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8ct Gold Large Cufflinks Art Deco C1920 333 Purity Heavy Cuff Links
Antique 8ct Gold Large Cufflinks Art Deco C1920 333 Purity Heavy Cuff Links

Antique 8ct Gold Large Cufflinks Art Deco C1920 333 Purity Heavy Cuff Links

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE GOLD LARGE PAIR OF ART DECO CUFFLINKS DETAILS Material: 8ct (333/000) Solid Yellow Gold - large

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Around-the-Cuff Gold Cufflinks
Large Around-the-Cuff Gold Cufflinks

Large Around-the-Cuff Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Large cufflinks that go through and around the cuff. Solid 18K yellow gold, with engraved chevron

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

One of a Kind Carved Ruby Gold Faces Cufflinks
One of a Kind Carved Ruby Gold Faces Cufflinks

One of a Kind Carved Ruby Gold Faces Cufflinks

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of unusual 18k yellow gold large cufflinks, decorated with carved rubies, depicting faces

Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Frascarolo Gold Diamond Enamel Emerald Lion Cufflinks
Frascarolo Gold Diamond Enamel Emerald Lion Cufflinks

Frascarolo Gold Diamond Enamel Emerald Lion Cufflinks

By Frascarolo

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold large cufflinks by Frascarolo, with enamel and approx. 0.60ctw in H/VS diamonds

Category

20th Century Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Large cufflinks, made and signed by Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold, in a deeply cut rayed pattern

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Tuxedo Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set
Yellow Gold Tuxedo Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set

Yellow Gold Tuxedo Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set

Located in Naples, FL

Is Made Up Of 5 Pieces In Total, There Are 3 Small Matching Shirt Studs and 2 Larger Cufflinks.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks & Buttons Two Colour 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Centre, English circa 1950
Cufflinks & Buttons Two Colour 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Centre, English circa 1950

Cufflinks & Buttons Two Colour 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Centre, English circa 1950

Located in London, GB

diameter than the other. The larger cufflink face measures 13mm across. 1950's vintage piece. 20th century

Category

Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1972 Andrew Grima Gold Cufflinks
1972 Andrew Grima Gold Cufflinks

1972 Andrew Grima Gold Cufflinks

By Andrew Grima

Located in London, GB

. large cufflink: 1.9 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm small cufflink: 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm Andrew Grima (1921-2007) was born

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Eye Cufflinks - Large Size
Eye Cufflinks - Large Size

Eye Cufflinks - Large Size

By Alexandra Koumba

Located in New York City, NY

eye Cufflinks - Large Size with Red Coral precious stones,Gold Plated in Yellow gold eye Cufflinks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Sil...

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
VCA Large Flip Cufflinks

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks

Unavailable|$4,600

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18k gold and onyx flip cufflinks, made and signed by VCA. Extra large size, very easy to put on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Gemset Large Gold Cufflinks
Antique Gemset Large Gold Cufflinks

Antique Gemset Large Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Large antique oval double-sided cufflinks. Faceted tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and topaz set in

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Large Reverse Crystal  Gold Horse Cufflinks
Large Reverse Crystal  Gold Horse Cufflinks

Large Reverse Crystal Gold Horse Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Large round reverse crystal cufflinks, showing a chestnut horse with a white stripe down his nose

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

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Large Cufflinks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of large cufflinks for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 90 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of large cufflinks includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Tiffany & Co., Deakin & Francis and Patek Philippe each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 9 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many oval cut, emerald cut and rose cut large cufflinks for sale. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of large cufflinks, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Large Cufflinks?

Prices for large cufflinks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $83 and can go as high as $10,000, while large cufflinks, on average, fetch $2,148.

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.