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Carrington Bloodstone Cufflinks

Carrington Heliotrope

Elegant cufflinks set with alluring bloodstones with fiery red accents reminiscent of embers burning in a dark bed of ashes. The gemstones are hand-set in gold with classic laurel leaves and berries running along the edges. Created by Carrington and Co. in 14kt gold circa 1910.

Heliotrope, also known as "bloodstone," is a beautiful variety of quartz with red spots of iron oxide embedded in dark green or black jasper. Heliotrope and other attractive varieties of quartz, such as moss agate, carnelian and citrine, were often favored gemstones in the gentleman's jewelry of the early 1900s.

The backs of the cufflinks are as finely handcrafted as the fronts. Note the sturdy bezels that hold the heliotropes and the strong cross bars and brackets that secure the cufflinks on the cuff. Carrington & Co. was known for the care it took with even the small, hidden details of its cufflinks.

Close-up of Carrington Co. maker's mark. (CL9610)

The maker's mark of Carrington & Co. (an angular "C" enclosing "14"
for the purity of the gold) is stamped on the crossbars of the cufflinks.

Carrington & Company was a maker of fine cufflinks and dress sets during the first half of the 20th century. The firm was known for its uncompromising commitment to excellence in design, craftsmanship and materials. Carrington created elegant cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. and other carriage-trade jewelers of
the day.
Name: Carrington Heliotrope
Cost: $925

Measurements: These 14kt gold heliotrope cufflinks measure 5/8" by 1/2" and weigh a total of 7.8 grams.

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