Art Deco Sapphire/Diamond Cufflinks Sapphires and Diamonds |
Art Deco cufflinks with rich blue
sapphires and sparkling faceted diamonds set in frosty
platinum tops. The gem-set centers are surrounded by
polished platinum borders embellished with classic Art Deco
motifs. These elegant cufflinks were created 14kt gold
and platinum during the Jazz Age, circa 1925. The cufflinks were crafted with 14kt white gold backs with a thin layer of platinum on top. On the cross bars "14K" is stamped for the purity of the gold and the backs are stamped "PLAT. TOP" indicating the layer of platinum. This style of platinum-topped cufflink was popular during the 1920s and 1930s because of platinum's brightness and resistance to tarnish.  Name: Sapphires and Diamonds
These elegant cufflinks likely reflect
the late Victorian belief that diamonds should only be
worn after dark. In theory, these cufflinks would be
worn with the sapphires facing outward during the day and
the diamonds facing outward in the evening. In
practice, personal taste and chance more
likely determined whether the diamonds or the sapphires
were displayed on the outer cuffs. An adventurous
dresser might even mix and match!
Here are a few more elegant cufflinks from
the past ...
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