Edwardian Platinum and Pearl Cufflinks

Reeded platinum rims surround carved mother of pearl spirals.  At the center is a small pearl set in a milgrained platinum collet.  The perfect balance of elegance and opulence.

The backs of the cufflinks are well crafted in 18kt gold.  A sturdy five-link gold chain connects the tops.  Edwardian jewels often have platinum tops and gold undersides.  This practice is a holdover from the Georgian period (1714 to 1830) when diamonds were often set in silver and backed with gold.

Each of the backs is stamped with the purity of the gold and platinum ("18ct & Pt").  The cufflinks come with a bit of provenance.  They are accompanied by the original jeweler's box.  These cufflinks were originally sold around 1900 by F. Winterbottom, a watchmaker and jeweller, in Oldham, England.

Name:  Edwardian Opulence!

Cost:  Although these elegant cufflinks have sold,  you will find many more fine cufflinks in the Antique Cufflink Gallery.

Measurements:  These platinum and 18kt gold cufflinks are just over  1/2" in diameter and have a  3/4" link span.  They weigh 7.9 grams.