Gold cufflinks - a touch of luxury in the image of a man

As you know, men's fashion is more conservative than women's. Therefore, cufflinks - one of the few liberties that modern men can afford, without fear of being less courageous than they are. Today cufflinks are not as popular as in the last century, and few people know how to choose and how to wear them.

Cufflinks can be worn far under each shirt. These jewelry can be worn only with those shirts that have special holes for the cuffs. There are three main types of cuffs for cufflinks:

• The French cuff is very wide and consists of two layers of fabric. The cuff is folded in width along the arm, and the edges are fastened with a cufflink. Many consider this option too pompous, so it is often used for a solemn tuxedo.

• Sports cuffs or, as they are otherwise called, Italian. This type of cuff has button fasteners. Such cuffs consist of one layer and do not have holes for cufflinks. This is a more democratic style and is often used in everyday wear.

• Vienna (combined) cuff consists of a single layer. This option is considered the most versatile. The presence of both buttons and holes for cufflinks allows you to wear a shirt with or without cufflinks. These shirts are informal and free from the mandatory presence of a jacket and tie.

This accessory is distinguished by several types.

Cufflinks distinguish symmetrical and asymmetrical. Double-sided or symmetrical cufflinks are decorated on both sides. In cufflinks with asymmetry, one part of the front is the cufflink itself, and the other, the reverse, is the clasp. This type of cufflinks is more convenient, as the clasp keeps the decoration on the cuff better.

All clasps for cufflinks can be divided into four types:

• Chain. This clasp is used in symmetrical cufflinks of two identical parts. In modern models is rare.

• Pin can be found in both types of cufflinks. Very well kept accessory.

• English rotating T-shaped clasp is used only in asymmetrical cufflinks.

• Cufflinks-knots weave usually from silk threads. They are often sold in sets of different colors for several pairs. This is very convenient, because you can always replace the lost part with a new pair, and with a single one you can decorate the buttonhole of your jacket.

Here you can select the classic version of the cufflinks and themed items. In the first case these are strict forms, reserved colors, correct lines. Such accessories are neutral and therefore relevant almost everywhere. It is enough to have in your wardrobe one such pair, which is suitable for all occasions.

The second version of the cufflinks, thematic, is most often chosen by people who want to emphasize their commitment to an idea or passion. Anything can be shown on them. However, there are a number of rules with what and how to wear such cufflinks.

For example, an accessory with an engraved logo of the company, where its owner works, would be out of place at the wedding of the best friend. And the image of the breed of the beloved dog on the cufflinks is unlikely to add advantages to the piggy bank to a person claiming to be a leader in a serious company.

It can be the most diverse. The most common of all - colored and monochrome enamel. Some companies offer exclusive models of gold with inserts of precious wood and even the bones of animals. But the top performance is, of course, jewelry with precious stones.

Gold cufflinks - the accessory is quite capricious and difficult to wear. On the one hand, accessories should tell a lot about their owner: his position in society and financial solvency. On the other hand, they should not openly shout about the wealth of their owner. In all it is necessary to observe moderation.

Designers claim that the color of the material of the cufflinks should, if possible, coincide with other accessories. Hours, signet, tie clip - all this should be in harmony in color and style. It is not customary to wear gold cufflinks and gold watches, for example. It is better to wear a watch with a neutral bracelet.

Sometimes stylists can mix different shades of the same color, but if you are not a big specialist in high fashion, stick to monogamy when choosing jewelery. Going to a solemn event, where it is customary to appear in a tuxedo, the inserts on the cufflinks are better to choose according to the color of the shirt. White metal jewelery is very appropriate.

Cufflinks can be worn not only with a jacket or tuxedo, but also with a cardigan and a vest. But with a tracksuit - not an option.

The color of white gold is quite restrained, not striking, and at the same time it looks very noble, especially in a duet with diamonds. Such a decoration is out of age - it can be put on a wedding. White metal cufflinks will be a wonderful gift for a man for any occasion. In this case, stylists are advised to choose the size of the cufflinks in proportion to age - the larger the number in the passport, the more impressive the size of the jewelry.

Jewelry made of yellow gold has always been considered a sign of great power. Such cufflinks can often be seen at businessmen, managers of large companies, diplomats. Gold color looks most advantageous with dark inserts. Cufflinks in yellow gold inlaid with black pearls or black diamonds look very elegant. A more budget version of the cufflinks - gold with dark blue or black enamel. Well, if the color of the insert will overlap with the color of a shirt or tie.

Since cufflinks are classified as jewelry, the price for them is often not small. However, here you can save by purchasing the option of cufflinks with gold leaf. Such jewelry is produced by electrolysis - in other words, when a layer of gold or silver is sprayed onto an ordinary metal.

Many famous brands produce cufflinks with precious and semi-precious stones. Cufflinks from Jacob & Co. Jewelry House are considered the most expensive representative of this kind of jewelry. Canary Diamond with a yellow diamond. Their price is comparable to a work of art. It is just over $ 4 million. Their design resembles the solar system: a diamond in the center is the color of the sun, and diamonds of the purest white color scattered around it like planets.

The theme of space does not give rest to the designers of another company. Artists of the company TF Est. 1968 decided to create cufflinks with the image of the sun and the moon. The chip of this model is that the mechanism comes into effect with each movement and the luminaries begin changing the guard.

Also noteworthy are the cufflinks of the French company Rochet with rubber. Products look concise and somewhat ascetic. Execution of surgical steel, with clear lines. A rubber insert only slightly dilutes this strict design.

In recent years, a surge of patriotism has been observed in our country. In this regard, many manufacturers offer cufflinks with the emblem of Russia. The crowned two-headed eagle, who does not release the eternal symbol of power from his tenacious claws, moved from the coat of arms to the cufflinks of a high-ranking official.

A variant with an engraving of the name of the owner or a monogram of his initials will be a very interesting gift. They will not add unnecessary frivolity to his image, but at the same time they look very stylish.

Now it is fashionable to endow an object with additional properties.Like, for example, a calculator on the phone. So the jewelers decided to keep up with the engineers and created a model of cufflinks with a compass.

These are decorations for special occasions. Cufflinks with diamonds from combined gold look beautiful. This solemn decoration option will be appropriate, for example, for the groom.

For celebrations, you can choose products among Russian brands. For example, silver cufflinks with amethyst under the Gourji logo is a universal option. They can decorate both a man and his lady. The white color of the metal does not distract attention from the stone, shading it favorably.

Jewelry with black stones - for example, with onyx, it is better to frame in yellow metal. This stone is quite rare in nature. In addition, many believe in the healing power of this mineral. But it is believed that in order for the stone to begin to “work,” you need to receive it as a gift from a person with good intentions.

Many brutal men prefer austere design, straight lines without frills. But in this case, you can add a small touch to the portrait. Cufflinks engraved with the name of the owner or his initials monogram look very stylish.

Cufflinks, like any jewelry, can be a great gift. But it should take into account all the nuances: age, status, hobby, profession. Respectable head of the family is unlikely to appreciate the cufflinks with the image of a female bust, and the young guy finds cufflinks with complex patterns at least boring. The gift should be on the topic and in place.