19th Century Cufflinks

Designed as link style cufflinks with bullet cartridge motif terminals comprised of carved lapis lazuli and carnelian. Opaque ultramarine blue with pyrite flecking and reddish orange with black matrix. Barrel shaped and measuring 6.0 x 12.0 mm - accented by enamel domes in one end. Flush set and white with the numbers 3, 5, and 7 in black enamel. Opaque with minimal loss - opposite terminals feature gold caps. Centering rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.08 carat total. Quality consistent with cut and age - bezel set. Cartridge terminals are interchangeable via spring clasp. Completed by cable link chain. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1880's. Terminals measure: 5/16 x 11/16 inch. Total length:1 1/2 inches. Total weight: 11.8 grams Stock Number: We-11047 A dapper homage to ones skill or favorite pastime, these bullet cartridge cufflinks are an early example of the classically cool aesthetic! As Victorian era fashion developed, men began wearing less flashy jewelry than their feminine counterparts and began seeking out subtle and refined "reasonable" jewelry! In France, this led to a rise in sporting and hunting jewelry...