A Link to the Past
From gaudy, provocative designs to exquisite examples set in gold and embedded with precious gemstones, cufflinks are a sharp way to add flair to classic formalwear.
Discover MoreGold in quartzQuartz is a silicon oxide with the various colours being derived from metallic oxides. Varieties include amethyst, citrine and smoky. was formed millions of years ago while the earth was still in its molten state. During the cooling and solidification process, veins of gold became trapped with the crystals of quartz in the mine. This created a very dramatic contrast between the white quartz and the yellow of the gold. The gold in quartz in these cufflinks is especially beautiful, exhibiting a range of colours including grey, beige, and marbled with flecks of bright gold. The California Gold Rush of 1849 sparked an enthusiasm for gold quartz jewellery Enterprising goldsmiths in San Francisco selected particularly beautiful specimens of gold bearing quartz, sliced the white and gold gemstones into small slabs, and created striking pieces of jewellery.
These 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold cufflinks were made circa 1880 and and have been set with four cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
cut gold in quartz.
A rare pair of gold in quartz cufflinks.
From gaudy, provocative designs to exquisite examples set in gold and embedded with precious gemstones, cufflinks are a sharp way to add flair to classic formalwear.
Discover MoreBuying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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