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Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks. Crafted in Japan in Menuki style, a sword handle decoration
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Mixed Metal

Retro Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
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W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks. Edo period decorative fittings for the sword hilt of fine
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1990s Japanese Modern Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Retro Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
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W 0.48 in D 0.71 in L 1.78 in
Japanese Sterling Silver Bamboo Vintage Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an excellent pair of vintage Japanese sterling silver enamel cufflinks with an elegant
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1950s Modernist Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Germany 1970 Menuki Cufflinks Japanese Shakudo Sterling Silver 24Kt And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional vintage Shakudo cufflinks with Japanese Menuki. Beautiful piece of art, created in
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1970s German Retro Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze, Shakudo

19th Century Shakudo Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th Japanese Shakudo figures (14K) mounted onto more modern mounts (1950's) with ribbed
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Retro 19th Century Shakudo Cufflinks
19th Century Shakudo Cufflinks
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W 0.75 in D 1 in L 0.75 in
Rectangular Platinum Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum Diamond Cufflinks. A single 2.4 mm round diamond is set on one side of each of the
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1980s Japanese Retro Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, Platinum

Retro Rectangular Platinum Diamond Cufflinks
Rectangular Platinum Diamond Cufflinks
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H 0.71 in W 0.48 in L 0.67 in
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 7.45 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 7.45 mm Silver M293 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Abalone Cufflinks Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Abalone Cufflinks Sterling Silver 5.5 mm 7.24gr M188 TRUSTED SELLER
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6 mm Sterling Silver M299 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6.5 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6.5 mm Sterling Silver M311 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Laughing Buddha Cufflinks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage cufflinks made of 18k yellow gold and carved coral depicting the laughing Buddha
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1970s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7.3 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7.3 mm M325 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto
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1990s American Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Marsh & Company Gold, Oxidized Steel and Cultured Pearl Cufflinks Dress Set
By Marsh & Co.
Located in San Rafael, CA
Beautiful, original and highly collectible G.T. Marsh & Company dress set comprised of cufflinks
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Marsh & Company Gold, Oxidized Steel and Cultured Pearl Cufflinks Dress Set
By Marsh & Co.
Located in San Rafael, CA
Beautiful, original and highly collectible G.T. Marsh & Company dress set comprised of cufflinks
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Steel

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Vintage Hermès Mismatched Silver Cufflinks Stylizing Sailor Knots Twisted Loop
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Hermès Mismatched Silver (925/000) Cufflinks, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of timeless elegance and nautical charm. These cufflinks a...
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20th Century French Modernist Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Men's Diamond Pompeii "Crossed Arrows" Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Roman Pompeii Diamond Ring features a total of 9 Baguettes totaling 1.10 carats ranking an F-G Color & VVS1-VVS2 Clarity. At central section Baguettes alternate with a tot...
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1970s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring: part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive mens signet ring has been crafted in 9k yellow...
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Early 1900s British Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Ruby and Diamond Armored Crest Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Armored Crest Ring features 6 Round cut Natural Regal Red Rubies totaling 0.20 carats with a central diagonally set array of 5 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawl...
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1960s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s 1.20 Carat Old Mine Champagne Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Art Deco Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gent’s Old Mine Cut Diamond and Calibrated Sapphire Vintage Art Deco Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond. Accented by Calibrated...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Egyptian Volcanic Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Diamond Pyramid Ring is crafted in an Egyptian Revival style inspired by Art Deco construction. In 14KT Gold with a slight rosy tinge, giving the appearance of Rose Gold -...
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1940s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Mens 3D Scarab Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Connecting to the past with this Sterling Silver Scarab ring in a modern three-dimensional form. The sacred beetle was associated with the ideas of existence, development, and growth...
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Men's Diamond Dice Medusa Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Diamond Medusa Ring features 12 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawless Round Brilliant cuts totaling 1 carat ranking an F-H Color & VVS1-VS2 Clarity set in a dice formation - [l...
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1960s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Size 8 White Gold Antique Ring With 10 Tiny Diamonds For Men
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into the world of timeless masculinity with this distinguished White Gold Antique Ring designed for men. Crafted to perfection, this ring, sized elegantly at 8, features a uniqu...
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20th Century American Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Three Antique Massive Men's Signet Rings, 14 Karat Gold with Onyx
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three massive men's signet rings, 14 Karat gold with onyx. Initials can be exchanged by any good goldsmith. Ideal as family rings (grandfather, father and son), brothers, fri...
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20th Century Edwardian Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Cube Cufflinks Men and Women With Hermes Logo Letters in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Pattern: Letters from the "HERMES" word Shape: Cube Made of Silver "HERMES" engraved on each cufflink For both Men and Women Measurements: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Silver

Gilt Filigreed Victorian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Brass filigree earrings from the late 19th Century. Screw back fittings with a sunflower motif popular in the period.
Excellent codition
3" x 1.5"
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Gilt Metal

Gilt Filigreed Victorian Earrings
Gilt Filigreed Victorian Earrings
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W 3 in D 1.5 in
Hermès Silver Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - Silver cufflinks representing marine knots. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 2 cm Seller Reference: ACC55
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1980s French Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Silver

Hermès Silver Cufflinks
Hermès Silver Cufflinks
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1950s, French Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.75 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive...
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1950s French Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sterling Silver Green and Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pair of Art Deco links is in sterling silver and features bright blue guilloche enamel centers and rich green enamel borders. The enamel center features a subtle concen...
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1920s Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Burle Marx
Located in Woodway, TX
Thanks for taking a look at thes Burle Marx Cufflinks. They are approximately .84 inches high by
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1980s Brazilian Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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18k Gold

Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Rubellite and Diamond Cufflinks with Tuxedo Studs
By Burle Marx
Located in Woodway, TX
Thanks for taking a look at these rare Burle Marx Cufflinks, and Tuxedo Studs. The perfectly
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1980s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Rubelite, 18k Gold

1988 ISSEY MIYAKE MEN Oversized hooded 2pc. coat & vest / waistcoat
Located in Newport Beach, CA
, large double-sided, genuine leather cufflink buttons, with full length sleeves, two waist level pockets
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1980s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Mikimoto Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflinks
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Cufflinks by Mikimoto. With 22 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Pearl Mother of Pearl Gold Cufflinks
By Mikimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mikimoto pearl mother of pearl and gold cufflinks circa 1950. The matching, double sided designs
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1950s Japanese Modern Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Mother of Pearl and Pearl Cufflink Set
By Mikimoto
Located in Narberth, PA
Japanese jeweler Komichi Mikimoto made his everlasting mark on history as the inventor of cultured
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Cultured Pearl, Silver

Swinging Sixties Oversized 14k Cufflinks
Located in Litchfield, CT
cufflinks combine our fascination with all things Japanese with all things equine. Fabulously oversized with
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1960s American Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tuxedo Cufflinks Set Silver 10.364g
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tuxedo Cufflinks Set Sterling Silver 5.5 mm 10.364g M222 Please look
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Cufflinks 12.4 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Cufflinks 7.25 mm 12.4 Grams M208 This pair of elegant
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marsh Art Deco Steel Gold Dress Set
By Marsh & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 14k, steel, by G.T. Marsh & Co., San Francisco. This urbane cufflink and stud set
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's Japanese porcelain foo dog cufflinks set in silver by the Toshikane Company. The hand
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1950s Japanese Retro Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Silver M293
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 7.45 mm Silver M293 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Silver

Miye Matsukata for Janiye Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Janiyé. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" and are signed Janiyé Japan, Sterling, 950. In very good vintage
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1960s Japanese Modernist Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Cufflinks 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:MIKIMOTO Name:Yellow gold cufflinks Material :18K 750 YG WG Yellow Gold White Gold Comes
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin Sterling Silver 7.28 mm M276 These elegant
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7.56 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 5 mm 7.56 Grams M218 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Shakudo Crane Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Estate Shakudo Crane Cufflinks Very handsome and distinctive representing Japanese
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1950s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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14k Gold, Mixed Metal

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 8.26 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 5.11 mm 8.26 Grams M197 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 7 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 7 mm Sterling Silver M314 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 7 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 7 mm Sterling Silver M313 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7 mm 8.91 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7 mm 8.91 Grams M215 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7 mm 10.35 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7 mm 10.35 Grams M216 These elegant
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Cufflinks 6.08 mm 17 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Cufflinks 6.08 mm 17 Grams M207 This pair of elegant
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1980s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver 6.77 Gr
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Cufflinks Sterling Silver 6.772 Gr 5.38 mm M152 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
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1980s American Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver

Whimsical Lucien Piccard Onyx Pearl Diamond Frog Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Unusual cufflinks sure to start a conversation, these cufflinks consist of matte finish black
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1950s Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 5.40 mm 9.4 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 5.40 mm 9.4 Grams M350 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto
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1990s American Retro Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl

Mikimoto Estate Cufflinks with Pearls Sterling Silver 6.31 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MIKIMOTO STERLING SILVER CUFFLINKS 6.31 GRAMS 5.15 MM PEARLS M127 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
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1990s American Modern Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14 Karat Gold NY Giants Cufflinks, 1953 Tsuneo P. "Cappy" Harada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 14k Gold NY Giants Cufflinks, 1953. Own a piece of sports history with these round 14k gold
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1950s American Retro Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Cufflinks With Pearls Sterling Silver 5.14 Grams 6.25 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MIKIMOTO STERLING SILVER CUFFLINKS 5.14 GRAMS 6.25 MM PEARLS M126 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
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1970s Modern Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cap Pistol Brass and Pearl Cuff-Links
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cap Pistol Cuff-links, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length, Brass with Mother of Pearl Handles, these are very detailed and are working miniature guns that shoot blank caps.
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Brass

Large Mikimoto Pearl Gold Cufflinks
By Mikimoto
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold cufflinks set with 7.3mm saltwater cultured pearls. Crafted by Mikimoto
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Pair of Vintage Japanese Bronze Ashtrays
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage showa period Japanese bronze ashtrays. Bronze ashtray with tiger on top and bamboo leaves
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Japanese Bronze Ashtrays
Pair of Vintage Japanese Bronze Ashtrays
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
Hermes Cosmos Print Silk Shirt / Jacket - 1990s
By Hermès
Located in London, Chelsea
. The cuff can be worn folded up or with cufflinks (see photos). In a box. This is a fabulous piece that
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1990s French Retro Japanese Cufflinks

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Retro Japanese Cufflinks For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of retro japanese cufflinks for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of retro japanese cufflinks bearing Retro or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Mikimoto are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of retro japanese cufflinks, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Retro Japanese Cufflinks?

On average, retro japanese cufflinks at 1stDibs sell for $266, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $2,271 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.