Modern Cufflinks
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Recognized Seller Listings
Gump's Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gump’s lapis lazuli yellow gold cufflinks circa 1960. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ1017K. Scroll down for specifications. The faces have bezel-...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical 18K Gold & Enamel Four Button Penguin Dress Set by Designer Hidalgo
By Hidalgo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made for the gentleman wanting to have some fun when going a formal event in a "Penguin Suit," by sporting this very imaginative and well executed 18k yellow gold and enamel four but...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Michael Kanners Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For the connoisseur who appreciates only the finest, and most unique, cufflinks. Vivid green tsavorite garnets are paired with custom cut bullet shaped tanzanites in a one of a kind...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Tanzanite, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
A Pair Of Boucheron Gold And Sapphire Stirrup Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Boucheron gold and sapphire stirrup cufflinks, each with curb-link arch to a hinged bar set with a sugarloaf sapphire on each ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Onyx Diamond Gold Horse Head Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Realistically designed as horse heads with diamond eyes.
Snap closure, mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Oval Shape Cluster Diamond Men’s Gold Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
The perfect gift, these classic Vintage late 1970s Solid 14K yellow gold men’s oval-shaped cufflinks are pave set with some 140 round cut diamonds.
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Tot...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Cufflink Set, with Multiple Gemstone Batons, Circa 1985
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Paris multi gemstone baton cufflink set, with interchangeable bars or batons, consisting of malachite, black onyx, coral, tiger eye and cornelian, with a pair of cufflink m...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Carnelian, Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Horse Shoe Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Condition: Excellent
Gemstone: Blue Old Cut Diamonds, Blue Sapphires
Total Item weight: 11.4 g
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cufflinks
A Mid-century Sapphire And Diamond Dress-set
Located in London, GB
A mid-century sapphire and diamond dress-set, consisting of a pair of cufflinks and four buttons, each with a quatrefoil design, centrally set with a carré-cut diamond surrounded by ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gold and Cubic Zirconia Jockey Cufflinks, 1980
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage, gold and cubic zirconia jockey cufflinks, with each cufflink designed as a jockey's cap and riding crop, with pavé set round brilliant-cut cubic zirconias, mounted...
Category
1980s Irish Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Royal Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round royal blue enamel and yellow gold cufflinks circa 1970. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ131F. Scroll down for detailed specifications. These round ro...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A Pair Of Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage VCA gold cufflinks, each cufflink consisted of two ridged yellow gold batons, connected by bar, one of the batons with sliding mech...
Category
20th Century French Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970 Retro Modernist Geometric Pair of Cufflinks in Brushed 14kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist cufflinks designed by Cartier.
Gorgeous pair of retro modernist cufflinks, created by the house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This pair was crafted with a minimalist three...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Gold Cufflinks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These stylish 14K yellow gold cufflinks instantly add a sleek, sophisticated touch to any well-heeled gentleman's wardrobe.
3/4" wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruser Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruser textured yellow gold cufflinks circa 1960.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #C-DJ126K. Scroll down for specifications. The square faces feature a deep, abstract pattern that shines all on ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Mid-20th Century Jade and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century jade and enamel cufflinks, each link consisting a jade disk centrally set with a round brilliant-cut diamond on a white gold background with white enamel s...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Penguin Dress Set
Located in London, GB
A penguin dress set, the pair of black and white enamel penguin cufflinks accompanied by four matching buttons, all mounted in yellow gold, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2009, bearing...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
John Landrum Bryant Cufflinks with Buddha Monks Faces in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of cufflinks set designed by John Landrum Bryant.
Beautiful and rare one-of-a-kind pair, created by John Landrum Bryant in New York City in 2000. These cufflinks are sculpted with the bald face of a Tibetan monk...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Modern Santos Cufflinks in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Tiger Eye Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Santos cufflinks designed by Cartier.
Modern creation, made in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. This pair of cufflinks are part of the Santos de Cartier collection, ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pig Cufflinks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pig cufflinks with black enamel and raised gold dots on the body. Accented by a white enamel collar with red enamel eyes. Measuring 1" in len...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Modern Pair of Cufflinks in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold with Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of European modern cufflinks.
An unique vintage pair of cufflinks made in Italy. They are hand crafted in solid 18 karats of textured yellow gold and suited with flexible...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Red Poppies Art Deco Style Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of red poppies art-deco style cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Precious Frog Tsavorite Gold Cufflinks 18K For Him
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 18K Gold
Matching Ring Available and Earrings Available
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Tsavorite, Gold, Rose Gold
Stefano Ricci 18kt Yellow Gold Crocodile Cufflinks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stefano Ricci 18k yellow gold cufflinks inset with honey tan brown-colored crocodile. Large size measuring 1 1/2" in length. Gold rim with solid gold b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold .55Ct Diamond Bow Tie Shaped Cuff Links
By Nikos
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and festive 18 karat yellow gold cuff links. The bow tie shaped cuff links are designed in a matte finish and are set with round brilliant diamonds, total weight 0.55 carats....
Category
Early 2000s Greek Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Sparkly and with excellent contrast and elegance.
With Black onyx deep colored, they me...
Category
1990s European Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Jokey Button Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver jokey button-form cufflinks. Each: Round with 4 central holes threaded with 18k gold. Marked “Tiffany & Co. 925-750”.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980S Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Black Dot Tuxedo Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Bright and dazzling highly polished men's cufflinks, with a modern three-black dotted style.
Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, composed of 6 round-cut, flush set, Black Onyx stone...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
These Collectable pair of Patek Phillippe cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K rose gold.
From the Nautilus series, these Cuff Links have a gray dial with sapphire crystal.
A...
Category
1990s Swazi Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Tiger Head Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sasha Primak 18kt WG Ruby 2.99ct & Diamond 2.60ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
Old World, New World Since 1978, Sasha Primak has been creating breathtaking diamond jewelry for customers around the world.
Sasha’s masterful production process fuses old-world Russ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kanners18kt WG Moonstone & Blue Sapphire Elephant Head Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Created by Michael Kanners, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes these whimsical and wearable unique pair. These lucky elephant head cuff links are beautifully cr...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Adolfo Courrier 18kt White Gold, Diamond & Onyx Beretta Pistol Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Courrier marries color, intricate stone setting and adds the art of enameling into his designs that are fresh, modern and sometimes whimsical with a mix of materials, includin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kanners Precision Cut Green Tourmaline Titanium Rose Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The superiority of modern stone cutting shines through with this exceptional pair of Brazilian green tourmalines. The original stones weighed app. 7 carats each and were traditional...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Titanium
George Gero 18kt Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Mushroom Cuff Links
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic round pair in 18 karat yellow gold. The half round cuff links are designed in black enam...
Category
1990s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Crowned Frog Cufflinks by Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Elegant at first glance and discretely amusing upon further study, when one notices the regal crown fit for a prince. The Burmese jade frogs are carved in Germany and then mounted i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold 5.65ct. Diamond Square Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of 18 karat white gold square diamond cuff links. The cuff links are invisibly set with princess cut diamonds. The entire border of the cuff links are set with round...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold Diamond 2.50CT. Skull Head Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed 18 Karat white gold skull head cuff links. The skulls are pave set with 236 round brilliant diamonds. The hollowed out eyes and nose are enameled in black.
Stamp...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
George Gero 18kt White Gold and Blue Crystal Skull Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic round pair in 18 karat white gold . This unique pair of skull heads are hand carved from...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lindsay & Co. 18 KT White Gold Bull & Bear Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Lindsay & Co, a New York jewelry company since 1943. These 18 karat white gold bull and bear cuff links are perfect for the stock market aficionado. The bull and bear res...
Category
1990s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
White Gold
Michael Kanners Bi-Color Tourmaline Gold Bullet Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The only thing better than a golden bullet is a pair of gold and bi-color tourmaline bullets. These natural stones come from Brazil where the combination of colors occurs within a s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kanners Reverse Enamel Rock Crystal Rose Gold Skull Mask Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The exceptional detail and artistry in these one of a kind cufflinks is achieved through the use of reverse enameled rock crystal. This technique begins by carving the design into t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Adolfo Courrier 18kt White Gold Beretta Pistol Cuff Links Black & White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Courrier marries color, intricate stone setting and adds the art of enameling into his designs that are fresh, modern and sometimes whimsical with a mix of materials, includin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18kt White Gold Diamond 0.80ct & Blue Sapphire 1.00ct Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed square 18 karat white gold cuff links. Four triangular shapes are pave set with brilliant diamonds and blue sapphires. The c...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Gold and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of gold and enamel cufflinks, each link designed as an artist’s palette with enamel paints and a set of paintbrushes, hallmarked London 2008, bearing the Bentley & Skinner spo...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sabbadini Gold 50/50 Cufflinks
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous double-sided numeral '50' cuff links. Made and signed by Sabbadini of Milan, Italy, in 18K high polished yellow gold. Approximately 1" x 1/2".
Perfect commemorative gift...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Blue Poppies Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of blue poppies cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a diamond ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage 18k yellow gold black enamel square cufflinks by Tiffany & Co., made in 2001. These double sided cufflinks are distinguished and wearable by both men and women. The...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Michael Kanners 18kt White Gold Chalcedony Airplane Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold cuff links are designed by Michael Kanners. He is well known for his superior craftsmanship, intricate details and a bi...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Gold Cushion Cufflinks with Inlaid Onyx and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
High polished 18 karat yellow gold cushion shaped cufflinks set with black onyx polka dots with diamond accents. The cufflinks measure approximately 1/2" square.
Designed by Asch Grossbardt
Diamond weight .08 carats
Stamped 18K Asch Grossbard AG B36
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Category
2010s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Joseph Orlando 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks with Diamonds & Tahitian Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18 karat rose gold cushion shaped cufflinks. The cufflinks are set with Tahitian Mother of Pearl which is a greyish color with a pink cast. The cufflinks are trimmed with a s...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
George Gero 18 Karat White Gold and Blue Dumortierite Square Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic square shaped pair which are set in 18 karat white gold and blue dumortierite...
Category
2010s English Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Cufflinks with Burgundy and Black Enamel
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed for Cellini Jewelers NYC these 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks are enameled in burgundy and black with gold detailing. These are the chain style cufflinks with smaller ename...
Category
1990s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
George Gero 18 Karat Rose Gold and 1.03 Carat Diamonds Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero , renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links. This 18-karat rose gold pair is crafted with brushed and high polished gold detailing and set with diamond...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diam...
Category
2010s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Joseph Orlando 18 Karat Rose Gold and .40 Carat Diamond Ribbed Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 karat rose gold square high polished cufflinks ,ribbed, set with round brilliant diamonds. The cufflinks measure 1/2" square.
Diamonds 0.40 carats
Stamped 020 18K Germany
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Pair of Gold and Enamel Game-Bird Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of gold and enamel game-bird cufflinks, the 18ct yellow gold oval links measuring approximately 18 x 14mm , each with a different enamelled game-...
Category
1990s British Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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