Amethyst Cushions

Vintage Gold Cufflinks with Amethysts, Germany c. 1960

€ 1,290.00 ^*

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Unit price €1,290.00 / piece

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Vintage Gold Cufflinks with Amethysts, Germany c. 1960

Description

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These cufflinks feature four glowing amethysts. The gemstones are cut into cushions and combined into identical showpieces. Narrow, restrained gold frames frame the stones, quite physically, but also visually against the fabric of the shirt. The vibrant colors of the stones also stand out on light-colored fabrics. Wonderful, brightly shining colored stones were one of the great joys of the economic miracle era. We find a wide variety of gemstones combined in ever new combinations in jewelry from this period, whereby arrangements of gold and another color such as blue, green or violet were usually preferred. This pair of cufflinks is in perfect condition. It came to us here in Berlin.

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The forerunners of today's shirts, whose sleeves could be tied with a silk ribbon, were created as early as the 16th century. Although silk cuff bands remained popular until the 19th century, from the time of Louis XIV onwards, cuffs were increasingly fastened with boutons de manchette, i.e. cufflinks, which at that time were typically pairs of colored glass buttons connected by a short chain. In the graduated 18th century, these glass buttons were replaced by elaborately painted pieces or pairs set with precious stones. At this time, cufflinks were very much a luxury item, especially in aristocratic circles. In the first half of the 20th century, cufflinks also reached the height of their popularity among the middle classes and in the last 10 years, cufflinks have experienced a noticeable upswing, as many fashion designers are once again paying more attention to accessories and, fortunately, more shirts are being sewn with cuffs again. Nowadays, cufflinks are one of the few pieces of jewellery that can adorn men. Why not make a fashion statement on your sleeves - a dignified pair of cufflinks made of luxurious material is so much more stylish than plain plastic shirt studs!

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Amethyst Cushions

€ 1,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €1,290.00 / piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

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Amethyst Cushions

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