Luxurious Cufflinks Made of Gold & Sapphires, Portugal, c. 1960

The classic men’s wardrobe calls for very few pieces of jewellery. Cufflinks are therefore one of the most important ways to showcase style and taste. This makes choosing them all the more important: They should be elegant rather than extravagant, appropriate rather than flashy, yet still convey a sense of individuality and personality. Four sapphires adorn the front faces of this pair of cufflinks. The dark blue gemstones feature an unusual cut: their upper surfaces rise in a pyramid-like shape and are divided into six facets. Wide, hexagonal yellow gold settings echo this geometry and lend the cufflinks a distinctly architectural design. Short chains connect the identically designed cufflinks to one another. According to the hallmark, the pair was crafted in Portugal around 1960. Noteworthy is the gold alloy of 800/1000, or 19.2 karats. This fineness has a long tradition in Portugal and was a characteristic standard for goldwork there throughout much of the 20th century. The alloy is significantly higher than the internationally widespread 18-karat gold and, accordingly, possesses a particularly rich, warm golden hue. With their clean geometry, rich yellow gold, and the deep blue of the sapphires, these cufflinks feature a design that is as striking as it is elegant. The pair is in excellent condition and came to us from Lisbon.

Estimate:£2,938.73

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