Wedding cufflinks are something special and one cannot and would not like to buy it at any store selling something glittery. Cufflinks for one’s wedding could be engraved, it could be something completely individual (requesting personalized online cufflinks makes anything possible these days), or it can be simply something stylish and elegant that one would normally wear to suit evening wear.

Some online businesses focus only on wedding cufflinks, while others have them included as part of their overall product variety.

An example of an online company focusing only on wedding cufflinks, could be found at http://www.weddingcufflinksuk.com/ .

This business, called Wedding Cufflinks UK, have a big variety, all suitable for wedding wear. These cufflinks are also not only meant for the groom, but there are suitable cufflinks for the whole family involved, including the best man, the father of the bride, etc. A few of the options are (all for wedding purposes):

-Contemporary cufflinks

-Crystal decorated cufflinks

-Laser etched edge cufflinks

-Cut out words cufflinks

-Oval shape wedding cufflinks

-Rectangle wedding cufflinks

-Personalized wedding cufflinks

-Round wedding cufflinks

-Engravable cufflinks, etc.

Another website with examples of wedding cufflinks, is https://www.pinterest.com/explore/wedding-cufflinks/ . Here are several examples of engraved cufflinks, or cufflinks with letters or words underneath a glass cover. It is thus obvious that grooms are not necessarily forced to stay within the mainstream formal rules when it comes to cufflinks for weddings anymore. Letting a pair of cufflinks be personalized or customized, can contribute as well in a unique way to make the day special. With the words ‘I love you’ one the one cufflink and ‘forever and always’ on the other, or ‘I’ on the one cufflink and ‘do’ on the other cufflink, certainly is more special than a plain formal flat unimaginative pair of cufflinks.

An original, unique solution to wedding cufflinks, is the cufflink business in Australia, Cuff and Co. They came upon the idea to use old Australian coins and transform them into elegant cufflinks. Their variety of coin cufflinks includes many different products. For the groom, several of their beautifully crafted cufflink pairs would be suitable. The style is elegant, and it will be possible to use these cufflinks again at later formal events – not like a few of the website examples above that can only be used on the wedding day. To keep in mind as well, is the fact that these cufflinks are an investment as well – due to their historical origin.

Wedding cufflinks could therefore not only be used to make the day more special for the bride and groom, but to involve the close family as well in a personal and special way. Cufflinks can therefore be given by the bride and groom as a small gift to say thank you for the men involved at the wedding, and to help them remember the day together with the wedding pair. The coin cufflinks from Cuff and Co Australia would be a perfect solution.

Unique cufflinks are cufflinks not necessarily designed within the mainstream-fashion requirements. Unique cufflinks can include basically everything, except the normal, traditional style. Today, there is already a variety of unique cufflinks on the market. The term ‘unique’ could be quite broad though. It could be something in elegant style, it could be meant for wear with more informal clothes, it could mean something in the direction of alternative style, and many more possibilities.

Cuff and Co Australia

The cufflinks being designed and sold by Cuff and Co Australia, is definitely part of the ‘unique’ collection of cufflinks on the market today.

Cuff and Co Australia was founded after a bag full of old Australian Halfpennies was bought at a local garage store – this led to a feeling of nostalgia, and the decision was made to find a new purpose for these coins that served their country well long ago, and for such a long time as well. The idea of transforming them into elegant cufflinks for men and women, was the beginning of the business Cuff and Co Australia.

The idea of using the coins in such a way is really original. Each coin has its own story and therefore history behind it, as such responsible for the investment value of these items. Though not in use anymore, the coins used by Cuff and Co Australia for cufflinks, were all used as legal tender in the past. Each of these coins are also restored professionally – cleaned, buffed and polished by hand, in order to bring back their shine from the past. Apart from the restoring which is done, each coin is also covered with an electro-coating, to help keep the shine of the restored coin for a longer time.

On the website of Cuff and Co Australia, the exact information about each type of coin is given. This includes a short general history of the time during which the coin was produced, the material of which the coin is made, the diameter and the weight of the coin.

Ability of the unique cufflinks from Cuff and Co Australia to adapt to different styles

These unique cufflinks from Cuff and Co Australia are adaptable to basically any outfit. In contrast to this, the normal and traditional style of cufflink is usually less easily used for different kinds of outfits and attires. Gold plated cufflinks for example could be quite formal, while sterling silver cufflinks of certain designs, whether with inlaid stones or not, are as well less easily adaptable to different styles for different occasions.

Other unique cufflinks include for example designer items on the market. These designer items are usually more expensive and of course less versatile. Unique cufflinks could also include for example cufflinks that are homemade, or in a way ‘self-designed’ as is possible on some websites. Although this could be fun to make oneself, the potential wearer might appreciate something unique with style as well. In this case, the unique cufflinks from Cuff and Co Australia is the perfect gift!

In one form or another, cufflinks have existed since the 1600s. It was not until the 18the century that cuffs became a decorative part of men's shirts requiring jewellery in the form of men's cufflinks to be added to the dapper appearance. Shirt like clothing existed as far back as 5,000 BC; however, by the 1700s the tunic became more of a shirt with frills, embroidery and ruffs on the wrist cuffs. Ribbons used to be used for the collars, but men started wanting more than ribbons or a connected pair of buttons. This is why men's cufflinks evolved to be decorative delights in the 19^th century. At this time the aristocracy was set on splendour with a specific conventional wardrobe for during the day and at meals. The modern men's cufflink the world has today began extremely popular.

Types of Mens Cufflinks

Cufflinks are made to be unique, novelty, and simply to delight the men wearing them. There are special categories with various designs that continue to amaze men who still wear these ornamental jewels. The industrial revolution ensured mass-production of early cufflinks could occur. The silk covered buttons changed to metal, with various shapes. Coloured cufflinks with gemstones that was an indication of wealth became extremely popular as men's cufflinks in the 19^th century. However, it was the Prince of Wales that upped the anti on men's cufflinks. Popularisation of Faberge cufflinks at the end of the 1800s occurred. This latest change ensured cufflinks became fashion accessories well into the newest century.

The 1900s Mens Cufflinks

The 1920s was another corner turned for men's cufflinks. More colour and material was used including gemstones, less precious stones, and even glass for cheaper cufflinks ensuring that all men could wear a design they loved. Intricate enamel, geometric patterns, and Coco Chanel designs entered the market. Despite the peak in wearing cufflinks, the change in shirt designs also meant no cufflinks would be needed. Men's cufflinks became an evening only option with only certain groups of men such as those in CEO positions wearing them at work. Certain industries cultivated wearing special fashion accessories like the music industry.

Today and New Options

Those who enjoy the aristocracy as well as enjoying the more dapper appearance are still very interested in men's cufflinks. With plenty of variations available men can continue to enjoy a gentleman appearance. With the evolution of men's cufflinks has brought about new options. Australian men who desire the best look with an appropriate appearance for special occasions, daily wear, or evening dinners there are now coin cufflinks made out of antique coins.

Antique coins are the perfect way to add a distinctive style to men's wear for an evening out. Whether it is the shilling, half penny, cent, or two cent coin from the mid 1900s or any other year they make perfect additions to men's fashion. Coins are made from precious metals including bronze, copper, and silver. Gold platted cufflinks are available as well for those who want a brighter flash. 

To secure a French button cuff, a cufflink is used. It is also a form of jewellery for men, becoming highly fashionable again and ‘specialized’ regarding the designing style used. The simplest form of a cufflink is a plain, double silk knot with an elastic band in the middle. Today, a cufflink can be made from many different materials. These materials could include stone, glass, leather, precious metals, or normal metal.

The different types of cufflink

The cufflink comes in different shapes, designs, sizes and colours.

The most traditional design of the cufflink is the ‘double-panel’ design, where two disc-shaped parts are connected with a post or small chain. Both surfaces of the discs are then decorated.

Another type is the ‘swivel bar’ type. Here there is only one side with a decorated disc, while the other side consists out of a swivel bar, connected to the disc with a post. The swivel bar can be turned vertically or horizontally, depending if one needs to fasten or loosen the sleeves.

The decoration of both these types of cufflink can be done in a variety of ways. These options can, like mentioned above, include the use of a birthstone, include some form of engraving on real silver or gold, have some connection to a hobby, etc. The Australian Company Cuff and Co came up with a very original idea of designing and decorating the normal cufflink: they transform old Australian coins into cufflinks. These are not only elegant in style, but are original, as well as with historical value.

Like already mentioned, the simplest form of the cufflink isthe plain, double, silk knot. These knots can be plain white, to fit to a formal shirt, or they can be made from bright colours. This style of the cufflink was introduced by a Frenchman, a shirt maker in Paris around 1904. Since then, this style has been quite popular, especially since it is often more affordable than the older traditional styles. Since the popularity of this design, colour-matching silk knots often accompany French cuff shirts when being bought.

When and where to wear a cufflink?

The cufflink can be worn with a variety of outfits and styles. It can be worn with simple casualwear, business suits, with informal styles, till very exclusive and ‘dressy’ styles, such as semi-formal and formal wear. In all these cases, the coin cufflinks from Cuff and Co Australia will be suitable.

In the case of formal wear, the cufflink is essential, especially since it might have to match the white shirt studs. Although there are many designs that might be chosen for different outfits and styles at free will, a few unwritten rules apply to for example formal wear, where white, pearl cufflinks preferably have to be worn with white tie occasions.

The cufflink is the ideal way for a man to express his individuality in an elegant and stylish way. Whereas women always strive to look different from each other at all occasions, men have quite simple and strict rules regarding attire at work and evening events for example. They therefore should use this small opportunity to individualize themselves while still staying within the general rules for men’s attire. 

Sterling silver cufflinks are more neutral than golden cufflinks. Sterling silver cufflinks can appear very formal and elegant when worn with an elegant outfit or suit. The same sterling silver cufflinks can have a different impression with a different outfit, for example with casual wear. They are therefore much more versatile than cufflinks from gold.

Sterling silver cufflinks are also easier to find, whether online or in shops, and the variety is also much bigger.

Sterling silver versus pure silver

Sterling silver and silver are often thought to be the same thing. To be correct though, sterling silver is only an alloy of silver. Silver, also called pure silver, consists of more or less 99% silver. Sterling silver though consists of about 92,5% silver (or less), while the rest of the percentage is made up of other metals, like copper, iron or steel. The reason for using sterling silver for daily items, including jewellery, is because pure silver is too soft to keep its shape for daily use.

Another difference is that sterling silver is sensitive for air and water and can tarnish easily, whereas pure silver is like gold – unaffected by air or water.

Sterling silver cufflinks designs

Sterling silver cufflinks allow for a huge variety of designs. Whereas golden cufflinks are more restricted, sterling silver can be combined and looks elegant and stylish in most designs, also when combined with stones, such as amber or diamonds.

Sterling silver cufflinks can look very elegant when combined with gold as well. When used in combination, sterling silver and gold makes the combination with other accessories also much easier. These accessories include for example watches, tie pins and rings.

When made from sterling silver, cufflinks can be designed in different shapes easier, especially in the case of more informal designs like footballs, monopoly dogs, etc. With gold cufflinks this is not possible, or rather not good taste.

Cuff and Co Australia

An excellent distributor of cufflinks, including sterling silver cufflinks, is Cuff and Co Australia. They are using old Australian coins, transforming them into elegant cufflinks for men (and women). Since coins are used, it implies that sterling silver is used. Like mentioned before, pure silver would be too soft for items such as coins, that are used every day in commerce. The coin cufflinks of Cuff and Co Australia are therefore either made from bronze or sterling silver and gold or silver plated.

The sterling silver coins used by Cuff and Co Australia, include the Australian Shilling coin, the Australian Sixpence coin, the Sterling Silver Plated Half Penny coin, the Sterling Silver One Cent coin, the Sterling Silver Plated Two Cent coin, and the Australian Sixpence coin.

Sterling silver is therefore always a good choice when it comes to cufflinks for men. They are neutral and can be used with different kinds of attire, being able to adapt to the style of the attire. Anything made from sterling silver - not even to mention the investment value of the coins used – is a good investment.

Steampunk fashion exists because of a subgenre in science fiction. Books are a blending of science and romance with particular attention to the industrialisation era of Europe. The fashion is based on a post-apcalyptic era where clothing, hairstyles, jewellery and body modifications are essential to the proper fashion. Along with jewellery many steampunk shirts of high fashion require steampunk cufflinks to complete the ensemble.

The Steampunk Movement

History accepts the first novel of Steampunk subgenre was Kevin Jeter's The Morlock Night, written in 1979. Fashion bloomed in the 1980s and grew in popularity during the 1990s right along with Gothic and other punk fashion movements including Cyberpunk and Dieselpunk. Modern fashion has changed only slightly with more personas like valiant explorers, scientists, and gentleman.

Steampunk Cufflinks for Steampunk Gentlemen

Many Steampunk looks are based on the Victorian era of dress for men and women. This was also a time that dressing as gentlemen was a must, which meant adding cufflinks to ensure proper cuff appearance. Steampunk fashion changes the style somewhat to ensure Steampunk cufflinks fit with the overall designer outfit. Steampunk cufflinks must be aesthetic to the designer look. It also needs to fit the industrialisation era of Europe that is mentioned in books like Sir Conan Doyle's Sherlock creation and Charles Dicken's London. It is this era that Steampunk novels follow and give a different history to.

Metal and Devices Ensures Steampunk Cufflinks Fit

Many devices are a part of the costumes such as telescopes, binoculars, aviator devices, leather helmets, canvas coats and much more. For those who wear traditional Victorian shirts with cuffs, Steampunk cufflinks are a must. With proper Steampunk cufflinks it is possible to add to the overall affect. Brass and copper are very popular metals discovered and used during the Victorian and industrialisation eras. Cuff and Co offers Steampunk Cufflinks made from brass and copper coins that are the perfect fit for the Steampunk look.

Choices Available to the Discerning Steampunk Gentleman

Cuff and Co ensures there are plenty of unique and personalised cufflinks to fit any style including Steampunk. There are a couple of sets and individual cufflinks that will be the essence of Steampunk cufflinks for the proper aesthetic appearance one wants to affect.

• Australian Halfpenny Coin
• Australian 1 Cent Coin
• Australian 2 Cent Coin

For Steampunk cufflinks there are at least three sets to choose from. The halfpenny coin is made of bronze with a high percentage of copper. It is unique with the kangaroo on the front of the bronze/copper face of the halfpenny.

Another option is the frill neck lizard 1 or 2 cent coin of bronze/copper finish. The lizard is on the face of the coin and the genuine article. All three Steampunk cufflinks are genuine Australian coins with a 22 mm diameter.

Steampunk cufflinks made out of coins is the perfect fit for your Steampunk designer look. Using metal for money revolutionised the world's monetary system and would most likely be one of the features of this world that would transfer into any Steampunk Sci-fi future. 

Sterling silver versus pure silver

Sterling silver and silver are often thought to be the same thing. To be correct though, sterling silver is only an alloy of silver. Silver, also called pure silver, consists of more or less 99% silver. Sterling silver though consists of about 92,5% silver, while the rest of the percentage is made up of other metals, like copper, iron or steel. The reason for using sterling silver for daily items, including jewellery, is because pure silver is too soft to keep its shape for daily use.

Another difference is that sterling silver is sensitive for air and water and can tarnish easily, whereas pure silver is like gold – unaffected by air or water.

For this reason, when talking about silver jewellery, ‘sterling silver’ is meant in most cases.

Sterling silver cufflinks

Sterling silver cufflinks are more neutral than golden cufflinks. Sterling silver cufflinks can appear very formal and elegant when worn with an elegant outfit or suit. The same sterling silver cufflinks can have a different impression with a different outfit, for example with casual wear. They are therefore much more versatile than cufflinks from gold.

Sterling silver cufflinks are also easier to find, whether online or in shops, and the variety is also much bigger.

Sterling silver cufflinks designs

Sterling silver cufflinks allow for a huge variety of designs. Whereas golden cufflinks are more restricted, sterling silver can be combined and looks elegant and stylish in most designs, also when combined with stones, such as amber or diamonds.

Sterling silver cufflinks can look very elegant when combined with gold as well. When used in combination, sterling silver and gold makes the combination with other accessories also much easier. These accessories include for example watches, tie pins and rings.

When made from sterling silver, cufflinks can be designed in different shapes easier, especially in the case of more informal designs like footballs, monopoly dogs, etc. With gold cufflinks this is not possible, or rather not good taste.

Cuff and Co Australia

An excellent distributor of cufflinks, including sterling silver cufflinks, is Cuff and Co Australia. They are using old Australian coins, transforming them into elegant cufflinks for men (and women). Since coins are used, it implies that sterling silver is used. Like mentioned before, pure silver would be too soft for items such as coins, that are used every day in commerce. The coin cufflinks of Cuff and Co Australia are therefore either made from bronze or sterling silver and gold or silver plated.

The sterling silver coins used by Cuff and Co Australia, include the Australian Shilling coin, the Australian Sixpence coin, the Sterling Silver Plated Half Penny coin, the Sterling Silver One Cent coin, the Sterling Silver Plated Two Cent coin, and the Australian Sixpence coin.

Sterling silver is therefore always a good choice when it comes to cufflinks for men. They are neutral and can be used with different kinds of attire, being able to adapt to the style of the attire. Anything made from sterling silver - not even to mention the investment value of the coins used – is a good investment.

Cufflinks are one of the relatively few accepted forms of jewellery for men. One should therefore use the opportunity to express oneself in a subtle way, as well as to differentiate one from the other men at work who all look basically alike in their formal business suits. For this reason, personalized cufflinks are the ideal solution.

Expression through personalized cufflinks

There are many different ways to create or choose personalized cufflinks. These include for example engraving, choosing school colours, using cufflinks with one’s birthstones, choosing cufflinks related to one’s hobby, etc. Through wearing personalized cufflinks, one presents oneself as an individual with a personality – as someone who takes care of small detail and someone who knows where he is going in life.

A perfect solution was created by Cuff and Co Australia. They came upon the idea of using old Australian coins and transforming them into elegant cufflinks for men (and women). These coin cufflinks can also be made according to personal wishes and needs, therefore creating a perfect pair of personalized cufflinks

Personalized cufflinks with birth year

To create special personalized cufflinks with the birth year of the person they are intended for, is a unique idea. The birth year can be presented in different ways through engraving:

1. First of all, on a cufflink with a simple square shape, simply the birth date can be engraved.
2. The engraved birth date can be combined with a two or three word personal message as well.
3. On the website http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/suzyqjewellery/product/in-your-own-words-cufflinks one more option of creating personalized cufflinks is showed, though not through engraving. One can choose the birth year of the person, surrounded with words that are special or could mean something between you and the receiver. The photo in the website only includes words, but since one is free to decide which words or numbers should be chosen, the year of birth is equally possible. This is rather an alternative style, a bit less formal of course as well.
4. The option created by Cuff and Co for personalized cufflinks is unique though. Choosing coins made in the same birth year of the receiving person, will not only have personal value, but historical value as well. Especially older coins will make one think about what exactly was happening in the world at that time….as well as contribute to extra personal value of the cufflinks and the wearer. The historical value is of course something to keep in mind as well.

For this reason, with the next occasion of a special birthday in one’s family, or Christmas as well, have a look at the variety of products offered by Cuff and Co Australia, especially the option of using coins with the same birth year as the receiving person. Instead of adding to someone’s already to big personal variety of cufflinks at home, one should use the opportunity of choosing the same birth year and make the gift really special.

Cuff links are one of the relatively few accepted forms of jewellery for men. One should therefore use the opportunity to express oneself in a subtle way, as well as to differentiate one from the other men at work who all look basically alike in their formal business suits. For this reason, personalised cuff links are the ideal solution.

Expression through personalised cuff links

There are many different ways to create or choose personalised cuff links. These include for example engraving, choosing school colours, using cuff links with one’s birthstones, choosing cuff links related to one’s hobby, etc. Through wearing personalised cuff links, one presents oneself as an individual with a personality – as someone who takes care of small detail and someone who knows where he is going in life.

A perfect solution was created by Cuff and Co Australia. They came upon the idea of using old Australian coins and transforming them into elegant cuff links for men (and women). These coin cuff links can also be made according to personal wishes and needs, therefore creating a perfect pair of personalised cuff links.

Personalised cuff links with birth year

To create special personalised cuff links with the birth year of the person they are intended for, is a unique idea. The birth year can be presented in different ways through engraving:

1. First of all, on a cuff link with a simple square shape, simply the birth date can be engraved.
2. The engraved birth date can be combined with a two or three word personal message as well.
3. On the website

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/suzyqjewellery/product/in-your-own-words-cufflinks one more option of creating personalised cuff links is showed, though not through engraving. One can choose the birth year of the person, surrounded with words that are special or could mean something between you and the receiver. The photo in the website only includes words, but since one is free to decide which words or numbers should be chosen, the year of birth is equally possible. This is rather an alternative style, a bit less formal of course as well.

1. The option created by Cuff and Co for personalised cuff links is unique though. Choosing coins made in the same birth year of the receiving person, will not only have personal value, but historical value as well. Especially older coins will make one think about what exactly was happening in the world at that time….as well as contribute to extra personal value of the cuff links and the wearer. The historical value is of course something to keep in mind as well.

For this reason, with the next occasion of a special birthday in one’s family, or Christmas as well, have a look at the variety of products offered by Cuff and Co Australia, especially the option of using coins with the same birth year as the receiving person. Instead of adding to someone’s already to big personal variety of cuff links at home, one should use the opportunity of choosing the same birth year and make the gift really special.

The possibilities of buying online cufflinks are endless these days. Due to the possibilities of internet, even Cuff and Co Australia have been starting to sell their products successfully throughout the rest of the world. The fact that it is possible to buy cufflinks online, makes the fashion world much smaller than it was years ago.

The option of buying online cufflinks has many advantages:

-Firstly, the designers are more inspired and involved in the developing fashion world, considering cufflinks as well.

-Secondly, for the consumer there is suddenly a whole world’s variety to choose from. They are not just restricted to the variety at their local shopping mall.

-The prices are more competitive as well, since so many businesses advertise and sell online – price comparison between two businesses takes only a minute of online research. No more driving to different shops on the opposite sides of the city, trying to find parking after having experienced the traffic, etc.

Examples of businesses offering online cufflinks

1. http://www.flipkart.com/mens-clothing/accessories-combo-sets/cufflinks/pr?sid=2oq%2Cs9b%2C8jf%2Cfrm

This online store sells almost everything, including clothes for men, women, children, babies, items such as sunglasses, then books, equipment for the kitchen, etc. Their online cufflinks form a relatively big variety, and prices are reasonable. Products have a warranty as well.

1. http://www.snapdeal.com/products/lifestyle-cufflinks

Like the previous link, this online business is also from India. The style of the online cufflinks are universal, but mostly conservative, with a few original exceptions.

1. http://www.raffaello-network.com/english/cufflinks-tie-clips.php

This business specializes in selling designer online cufflinks. The brands include Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Mont Blanc, Versace, etc. This website rightly refers to cufflinks as the ‘icing on the cake of male elegance’. They reflect the taste of the wearer through their sophisticated materials elegant taste. Also a sense of humour can be portrayed, since cufflinks have different shapes and forms, including for examples small cars, footballs, animals, etc.

1. http://www.shoppersstop.com/men/accessories/cufflinks.html

Again an Indian business to buy online cufflinks from, they have also a big variety. One should take care though, that when buying online cufflinks, that they do not only look nice on the website, and cheap and common in the real world. Of course there are always a few nice items on every website though.

1. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Cuff-Links/14558/subcat.html

This website also sells almost everything, from fashion to household appliances. They have online cufflinks that are in good style though. And when choosing sterling silver, gold or titanium, one cannot go wrong.

The cufflink business of Cuff and Co Australia, offers a perfect solution to buying high quality designer cufflinks online. They came up with the idea of using old Australian coins and transforming them into cufflinks. It is possible to make orders online, and as well as request cufflinks to be made according to individual needs and tastes. Contrary to many websites selling products for relatively low prices, one can be sure of the quality and investment value of these cufflinks.