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14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks #17073
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant mother of pearl cufflinks each
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks #17073
14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks #17073
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W 0.56 in L 1.19 in
18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks - Geometric design with Mother of Pearl set in 18K
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

Asch Grossbardt Carnelian gold Mother-of-Pearl Cufflinks
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Carnelian and mother of pearl cufflinks by Asch Grossbardt. Two sides of the stones are surrounded
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1980s American Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Lapis Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold 13.2 Grams 18mm Wide
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1980s North American Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks are each accented with
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks each feature one
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Edwardian gold & pearl cufflinks. In 14k yellow gold. Each comprised of 2 spiral
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Pearl Cufflinks
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Pearl Cufflinks
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H 0.87 in W 0.28 in L 0.95 in
14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Mother of Pearl Cufflinks with Pearl Centre
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pair of Round Mother-of-Pearl Cufflinks Feature Mother-of-Pearl Disk w/ Platinum Bezel
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks are crafted in
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks #15239
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks are crafted in
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold, 14k 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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks and Button
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Seed Pearl Cufflinks and Button- These elegant
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks and Lapel Pin Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl with center seed pearl cufflinks and lapel pin
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

"Three Pearls" Cufflinks by Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in San Rafael, CA
Superb cufflinks in 18K yellow gold with natural white and gray pearls by Jean Dinh Van for Pierre
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Italian made cufflinks, with mother of pearl center. Each bar top measures 20mm x
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20th Century Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold

Mother of pearl, diamonds and pearls Cufflinks
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cufflinks in white and yellow gold, mother of pearl, one diamond and one little pearl on each
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20th Century European Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Mother of Pearl Cufflinks Tuxedo Set 14k Gold 11.5 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estate Mother of Pearl Cufflinks Tuxedo Set 14k Gold 11.5 mm Certified $2,950 211199 Magnificent
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1990s American Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Cylinder Shape Color: White/Pink opaque Cufflinks Measurements: Mother of pearl portion is .8 inch long
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

1970 Pierre Cardin Gold Pearl Cufflinks Design by Dinh Van
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Berkeley, CA
These handsome pearl and gold cufflinks and beautifully designed with white and black pearls
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 18k Gold

1970 Pierre Cardin Gold Pearl Cufflinks Design by Dinh Van
1970 Pierre Cardin Gold Pearl Cufflinks Design by Dinh Van
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in D 0.38 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold PGA Golf Memorabilia Tour Commemorative Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of boxed 14ct gold commemorative cufflinks, made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PGA
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Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marsh & Company Gold, Oxidized Steel and Cultured Pearl Cufflinks Dress Set
By Marsh & Co.
Located in San Rafael, CA
workmanship are unmistakable. The pieces show only very slight wear; the pearls are unblemished. Cufflinks
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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

Round Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat mother of pearl cufflinks, marked "Sterling" featuring a 14-karat post with a dark
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Silver

Bulgari Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 round mother of pearl stones 11mm
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20th Century Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Round 14-Karat Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp and Lapel Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat pearl cufflinks, full marked "14 Karat" featuring a 14-karat post with a ring of 15
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold mother of pearl cufflinks, bezel set with two round cabochon sapphires approximately
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1980s German Contemporary Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Set Of Cufflinks & Buttons
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks And Buttons by Tiffany & Co. With Round Mother of Pearl
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1980s American Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

1960s Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage mother of pearl and 14 karat yellow gold cufflinks; part of our
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1960s Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
1960s Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.63 in L 0.79 in
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Cufflinks in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cufflinks; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collection. These fine and impressive pearl
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mother of Pearl and Pearl Gold Gents Cocktail Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This impressive gents dress set of vintage mother of pearl and pearl cufflinks and studs has
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1950s Czech Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Mother of Pearl and Pearl Gold Gents Cocktail Set
Vintage Mother of Pearl and Pearl Gold Gents Cocktail Set
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W 0.45 in Dm 0.35 in L 0.69 in
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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 10K Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks & Shirt Tux Button Studs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 10k gold mother of pearl (mop) cufflinks and button studs featuring octagonal form with
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Gold

Pearl Oval Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Cufflinks finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with pearls on each piece, size of each cufflink is
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 18k Gold

1960 Pearl Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chic elongated pearls and ruby cufflinks, the chain in 18kt yellow gold. Circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970s Pearl Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of pear and ruby cufflinks, interconnected by an 18kt yellow gold chain. Italian
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1970s Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Ruby

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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Pearl, Mother of Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine Tiffany cufflinks in the UK. Dimensions Length of link 1.46cm/0.57' Pearl diameter
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum & Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Cultured Pearl Art Deco Cufflinks 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Mother of Pearl Cultured Pearls Each Cufflink's Face: 9/16" (14.1mm) in diameter Total
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fluted Onyx and Mother of Pearl Retro Vintage Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Chic gold cufflinks featuring a fluted onyx and mother of pearl design. Circa 1950.
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1950s Retro Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Vintage Yin Yang Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage mother of pearl and 9 karat yellow gold cufflinks with a yin
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1980s Unknown Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

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
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1960s French Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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

Fancy Sixties mother-of-pearl patterned cufflinks
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Sixties mother-of-pearl patterned cufflinks gold-coloured, square cufflinks with permutated
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflinks
Located in Stamford, CT
Mother of Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Cufflinks. Double sided cuff links circa 1930 with Platinum
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1930s Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Stud and Cufflink Set
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine mother of pearl stud and cuff-link set. Metal Type: 14Kt YG Metal Weight: 10 Grams
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Cabochon Sapphire Cufflinks #15089
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks are created
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Silver/Grey Fresh Water Pearl & 14k Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks & Studs Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Silver/Grey Fresh Water Pearl & 14k Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks & Studs Set * Note Pearls are
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1980s American Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Multicenter Mother Of Pearl Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks Kit Set
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
Steel Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 round mother of pearl stones 2 round stainless steel discs 2 round
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1990s Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Vintage 14 Carat Gold Cufflinks Set with Diamonds
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
been set with round plaques of mother of pearl. Being so neutral, these cufflinks will compliment any
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks 14 Karat Gold Platinum Disk Mother of Pearl Engraved, 1930s
Located in Berkeley, CA
ladies french cuff shirt. They are also stylish and masculine for a tailored man. The mother of pearl is
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. feature inlay mother of pearl, onyx
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Oval Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mother-of-pearl oval cufflinks. Made and signed by Tiffany & Co. Beautifully made
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1960s German Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Cufflinks in 18 Carat Yellow Gold with Onyx and Mother-of-Pearl
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage onyx and mother of pearl set cufflinks by Piaget. Set on a swivel bar fitting, the front
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1990s Unknown Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Ruby Mother of Pearl Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Cufflinks are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Cufflinks have 0.08
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gerda Flockinger 1960s Brutalist Silver Cufflinks
By Gerda Flockinger
Located in Cincinnati, OH
sterling cufflinks designed with a "crater like" surface.
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1960s British Modernist Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Silver Cufflinks Modern Swedish
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Cufflinks Modern Swedish Scandinavian design Swedish stamps. Three Crowns Mother of pearl
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Silver Cufflinks Modern Swedish
Silver Cufflinks Modern Swedish
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W 0.63 in
Cufflinks by TIFFANY&CO
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Most elegant mother-of- pearl 18K gold cufflinks, made by Tiffany&Co. Faceted diamond center, set
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1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Gold Cufflinks
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby, Mother of Pearl and Gold Cufflinks. Diameter: 1.80 cm. Chain length: 2.00 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Pearl Cufflinks

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Ruby, Gold

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Vintage Pearl Cufflinks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage pearl cufflinks for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of vintage pearl cufflinks bearing Art Deco or modern hallmarks are very popular. Mikimoto, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 96 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, cabochon and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage pearl cufflinks for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Vintage Pearl Cufflinks?

On average, vintage pearl cufflinks at 1stDibs sell for $1,495, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $29,900 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 Vintage Pearl Cufflinks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Mikimoto pearls are set with cream or white pearls. Colored pearls are a modern addition. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry includes marks on the back or inside of the piece that is either the Mikimoto name, an “M” logo or the outline of an oyster. In addition, strands of pearls will have a dangling “M” charm. Mikimoto stores and authorized retailers will also appraise and issue a certificate of valuation for any Mikimoto piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.