Japan Shakudo Dragon Sword Cufflinks 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian 1870

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai Warrior holding a Sea Dragon swimming through Lily Pads. The extraordinary imagery i...

This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon battling a Dragon. The extraordinary imagery is full of history, drama and mystique. T...

This is a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant Necklace in the form of a Bunny Rabbit. The pendant is a stunning example of the Shakudo art form with the grace and proportion of the i...

Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Locket Pendant with images of a bird or quail in a forest with Mount Fuji in the background on one side and a...

This is an extraordinary museum quality Cartier French Diamond and Enamel Dress Set with Cuff Links, Studs and Buttons in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold and dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1910, and in the original Cartier Art Deco velvet and silk lined red leather box. The Cartier jewels are made in France and are from the estate of one of America's most prominent families. The dress set is the epitome of Cartier elegance. The exquisite Cufflinks, Studs and Buttons are Platinum atop 18 Karat Gold. Each piece has a halo of brilliant Cartier Old Mine...

A wonderful pair of novelty, Japanese, 'shakudo' cufflinks set in 14 karat yellow gold. The central components of the cufflinks are likely to have been repurposed from something larg...

Shakudo double-sided yellow gold cufflinks, circa 1930s. Vintage Shakudo Double-sided Yellow Gold Cufflinks are a timeless accessory that exudes sophistication and elegance. Craft...

A pair of Victorian enamel dragon cufflinks, each circular gold link embossed with a green, blue and red enamelled Chinese-style dragon, circa 1880, g...

An impressive pair of antique Chinese 18 karat yellow gold 'dragon' cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive cufflinks have been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The anterior links have a hexagonal form, ornamented with pierced decorated panels depicting a Chinese dragon. The posterior links have a barbel form, securing to the reverse of the feature dragon design links via three oval links. The reverse of the anterior links are each struck with the hallmark for 18k gold (18K) and a Chinese symbol. Condition These impressive antique Chinese cufflinks...

Rectangular 14k Yellow Gold Cufflinks. These highly textured bark finish cufflinks have a dual post and bullet backing. There is a slight concave to the fronts of the cufflinks. The cufflink fronts measure approximately 21.8mm by 18.9mm. NOTE: Interested in converting these cufflinks to earrings...

Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks. Edo period decorative fittings for the sword hilt of fine metal work including the background in shakudo of a nanako (fish roe pattern) with sil...