Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks Sapphires and Diamonds |
Beautifully engraved platinum-top cufflinks
set with striking blue sapphires and sparkling white
diamonds. The borders are decorated with intricate
geometric and floral designs in the best Art Deco taste.
An elegant accent to any cuff. Created in platinum and
14kt gold, circa 1920.
These cufflinks are well constructed with sturdy cross bars and strap brackets. The backs are crafted in 14kt yellow gold polished to a bright finish. Please excuse any dark reflections from my camera. 
The cross bars are marked "PL ON 14K"
indicating
the purity of the precious metals. Name: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Sometimes known as "Night and Day"
cufflinks, Sapphire and Diamond cufflinks are a
reflection of the Victorian tenet that diamonds should only
be worn after dark. A gentleman (or lady) could wear
these cufflinks during the day with the sapphires facing
outward. In the evening the cufflinks would be
reversed to display the diamonds.
By the Jazz Age of the 1920s, it is doubtful that the fashion strictures of the Victorian era were given much weight. Still, the jazzy mix of diamonds and sapphires added to the elegant versatility of the cufflinks, so the design remained popular. It is undeniable that either gemstone plays beautifully when set in finely engraved platinum. Here are a few more elegant cufflinks from
the past ...
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