When I visited Norway, it was in June—the perfect time to be there. It was the time of “The Midnight Sun.” Although the sun would dip below the horizon, the ambient light remained. Upon going to bed, I’d notice the corona of light around my hotel room’s curtains. If I got up in the night, […]
I love everything I buy. After all, what’s the point of being a shopkeeper if you aren’t “keeping” things that you like? Sad to say, I spend more waking hours with my merchandise than I do my spouse! So choosing just one “department” (or category of merchandise) to call “my favorite” is a difficult task—and […]
Celebrate the winter season with this pair of crisp white enameled cufflinks. Made in the Art Deco 1930’s, these sterling cufflinks have a machine-turned guilloché pattern beneath the glassy enamel overcoat. And if you think they will look great on a blue shirt peaking-out from under a grey sweater, wait ’til you see them next […]
As the saying reminds us, “A stud in the hand is worth two under the bed.” Keep your shirt studs (and collar stays) safe and sound (an in one place) with these English leather stud boxes from the 1930’s and 1940’s. They also make a great place to keep rings, cufflinks or (on a desk) […]
Welcome to December and its birthstone, the turquoise. Turquoise has been mined for some 5,000 years and has had the reputation for being a holy or lucky gemstone. Mines are found in Persia, the Sinai Peninsula, Mexico and the American Southwest. Egyptians are known to have buried their dead with carved turquoise talismans and there […]
We sell a lot of vintage cufflinks at LEO Design. I’m always on-the-hunt for handsome and stylish examples to add to the shop’s collection. And I could never have too many pairs like the ones shown above. Robin’s egg blue enameling covers machine-turned guilloche work on this pair of Art Deco sterling silver cufflinks from […]
“Saint” Christopher is not—and has never been—”an official saint.” His history, if he existed at all, is ambiguous at best. Some scholars believe his story may have been confused with that of another third century saint. Some believe he was martyred under the Roman Emperor Decius (in 251). We are certain that he was never […]
America’s first president has been a wonderful role model in many, many ways—including his example of fine taste and natty dress. Shortly before the conclusion of his presidency (which ended 4 March 1797), George Washington acquired a handsome pair of English enameled gold cuff-buttons from Dickinson & Company. They were purchased by Mount Vernon […]
Here are some more English Art Deco cufflinks, just-purchased during my current buying trip in the United Kingdom. Bold red and black enameling makes for handsome and arresting patterns—sure to bring a touch of confident style to any man’s wrists. And I needn’t mention that a nice pair of vintage cufflinks are always a […]
My regular clientele knows that LEO Design has an extensive collection of handsome and practical vintage cufflinks—some 800+ pairs. Many of these are from England, mostly from the Art Deco Thirties. I’m currently in England, on the hunt for Handsome Gifts for the Holidays. And cufflink collectors, never fear: I have not forgotten about you! […]
Welcome, October—and your flower the Marigold! The marigold family consists of some twenty “herbaceous perennials” also called Calendula. It originates in Asia, Western Europe and around the Mediterranean. Ancient Greeks and Romans wove crowns of marigolds and discovered the anti-inflammatory medicinal properties of the plant. Indian Hindus consider the flower sacred and use it to decorate altars […]
Although the Bauhaus Movement was rooted in Germany between the World Wars, it wasn’t until after WWII that the aesthetic was free to blossom on an international scale. As wars sometimes do, WWII cleared-away the previous popular aesthetic—Art Deco—leaving the public hungry for “the next big thing.” The clean lines of German Bauhaus had a […]
We end our “parade” of newly-acquired cufflinks sharing something a little different: a set of six Edwardian English shirt buttons, circa 1905. A sea of sapphire blue enameling washes over the faces of these handsome buttons, edged with a crisp and silvery trim. Please click-upon the photo above to learn more about this pair or […]
During the Art Nouveau (and Arts & Crafts) period, there was a premium placed on the craftsmanship—not simply on the sum value of the materials used. As such, good Arts & Crafts objets express a pleasing aesthetic and reflect a skilled artisan’s talent. Shown above, a pair of English “artglass” cufflinks with matching stickpin, made around […]
“Torpedoes” of swirling red agate are chained handsomely on this pair of Victorian Scottish cufflinks from the 1890’s. They are but one of several dozen newly-acquired pairs of vintage cufflinks at LEO Design. They are now in store and ready for your perusal. Please come into the shop to see them in-person—where you’ll find the […]
Enameled waves of periwinkle and navy stream across the faces of this pair of English Art Deco cufflinks, one example from our recent shipment of newly-acquired vintage cufflinks, now in-store. To learn more about them, please click upon the photo above or come into the shop to see them in-person. You may also peruse the […]
British jeweler Charles Horner (1837 – 1896) was known for his exquisite (and expensive) Art Nouveau enameled jewelry from the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries. His sons carried-on with the business after Charles’s death and the company branched into other products like silverware, table ware and clocks. But jewelry and wearable accessories were always […]
Bold blocks of red, black and royal blue enameling scream “English Deco” from the faces of these English Art Deco cufflinks, made in the 1930’s. They are part of a large collection of newly-acquired vintage cufflinks, now in-store and ready for your inspection. Please click upon the photo above to learn more about this pair […]
Polished Baltic amber cabochons are set into 875 silver gilt mountings on this pair of Soviet-era cufflinks, hallmarked 1921 – 1958. Please come into the shop to see the entire collection or click on the photo above to learn more about this pair. Or, check-out our on-line shop (under Cufflinks) to see many of our vintage […]
A striking pair of French Art Deco cufflinks epitomize the Twenties Jazz Age. Graphic black and periwinkle enameling pops (with sophistication) from the chromed faces of these handsome reminders of swinging times in the City of Lights. Please click on the photo above to learn more about this pair of peruse our on-line shop (under Cufflinks) […]
These classic, Georgian-style cufflinks are fashioned of polished purple quartz cabochons—though they were made a bit later, in 1920’s England. They are part of a new collection of English vintage cufflinks, newly-acquired and now in-store. Please click on the photo above to learn more about this pair of come into the shop to see the […]
Argyle moves upwards—up from the ankles, onto the wrists—with this pair of English Art Deco cufflinks from the 1930’s. Black and white enameling brims within a checkered metallic grid making a handsomely understated accent on any well-dressed wrist. Please click upon the photo above to learn more about this pair of cufflinks—or check-out our on-line […]
Here’s a handsome pair of cufflinks, part of our newly-acquired collection of vintage cufflinks now in-store. Creamy mother-of-pearl faces (centered with a little “seed pearl”) is encircled with navy enameling and mounted in gold-plated settings. Very classic, very handsome, very British. Please click on the photo above to learn more about this pair or check-out […]
We’ve recently received a large collection of vintage English cufflinks from the 1910’s through the 1950’s. Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing a sampling of them with you. Please check out the LEO Design on-line shop (under Cufflinks) where all of our new acquisitions have been posted. Shown above, an alluring pair of English […]
September begins, bringing with it the month’s birthstone: the sapphire. The sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. Most people think of sapphires as blue although they also can come in shades of green, yellow, orange, or purple—but not red (for then it would be a ruby). Some sapphires display more than one color and […]
Welcome, July, with your sun, your surf, and your brilliant red rubies—the birthstone for the seventh month of the year. Rubies are one of the four most-precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. In fact, sapphires and rubies are just different color variations of the same stone, Corundum. It’s the presence of the element chromium […]
For Dapper Dads, what could be better than a handsome pair of cufflinks? Like with ties, natty dressers can never have too many nice pairs of cufflinks in their collections. Here we show a pair of sterling silver Art Deco cufflinks from the 1920’s—with regal amethyst enameling over machine-turned, radiant guilloché work. Come into the shop […]
The birthstone for the month of June is not a “stone” at all. It is the pearl—the mysterious and exotic treasure of mariners—which commemorates those born in the calendar’s sixth month. At one time pearls, which represent purity, innocence and humility, were the most precious of jewels. Egyptian aristocrats were buried with their pearls. The Greeks thought […]
Like a celadon bowl on a cloudy afternoon, these Art Deco sterling silver cufflinks exhibit an understatedly-handsome demeanor—all class, no flash. Just a layer of dark celadon enameling over crisp, machine-turned guilloché work. Perfect with any blue shirt! Please come into the shop to see them—and the many, many other pairs of handsome cufflinks—or click on […]
Let us welcome May with its warmer days, flower blossoms and birdsong. Emeralds are this month’s birthstone—amongst the post precious and coveted of gemstones. They were first mined in Egypt from 1500 BC and later in Austria and India from the 1300’s AD. Since then they have been found on most continents, most plentifully in […]
While summer is still many weeks away, recent hints of warming weather have put me in a summery mood—as have the sterling silver Art Deco cufflinks, shown above, which I’ve just received. Made in the 1920’s or 1930’s in Providence, Rhode Island, they have a handsome, radiant guilloché under-pattern, glazed with an ultra-summery combination of […]
White Mother-of-Pearl is a classic, timeless choice for cufflinks, shirt studs and dress sets. Note, after all, that most men’s shirts are finished with white buttons at cuff and shirt front. And yet, while the material is timeless, the soft square shape of the button indicates this dress set’s stylish modernity. Made in the 1950’s, […]
The “Bloodstone”—also known as the “Heliotrope”—is the traditional birthstone for the month of March. Bloodstone is a variety of dark green jasper (an opaque chalcedony) with flecks or streaks of hematite (iron oxide)—impurities which give the appearance of red drops of blood scattered over the dark green stone. The name “heliotrope” comes from the Greek […]
Perhaps Spring is still a bit far-off—at over six weeks away. So, while the winter doesn’t bring us warmth, it does allow for beautiful blue skies. And, you’ll have to agree: these Art Deco cufflinks are a beautiful sky blue. White, black and sky blue enameling grace the fronts of these sterling silver cufflinks, punctuated with […]
While shivering through winter’s short days and long nights, savor a thought of impending Spring. These cheerful and handsome cufflinks should do the trick! Sterling Art Deco octagonals are etched with a scrolling botanical guilloché pattern, then enameled with bold stripes of yellow and black. Whether you think of daffodils, bumble bees or a warm, […]
Embrace winter’s chill with a new pair of wint’ry blue cufflinks. Made in the 1920’s, they boast a crisp, sapphire blue enamel over a striped Art Deco guilloché design. They are part of a new shipment of handsome cufflinks, just received and in-store at LEO Design. Please come into the shop to see the or […]
With mid-December temperatures in the mid-sixties, it’s hard to imagine we’ll have any snow anytime soon. Fashion your own White Christmas with these handsomely-understated sterling silver cufflinks, enameled in a crisp white and a serene dove grey. Over the past few days, I’ve shown just a few pairs of newly-acquired vintage cufflinks, now in-store at […]
In a sea of sapphire blue enameling floats a single, stylized blossom—which makes for a handsome pair of Art Deco cufflinks. Crafted in the 1930’s by Norwegian master Aksel Holmsen, the sterling silver cufflinks are bordered with a beaded edge and enameled in a striking combination of crisp white and jewel tone blue. This week […]
Make it a Blue Christmas with this pair of Art Deco periwinkle cufflinks from the 1920’s or 1930’s. A radiant, star-shaped guilloché pattern is next enameled with the distinctive shade of blue. The gold-plated mounts make this pair of cufflinks a handsome, quality gift for any special man. We’re sharing some of our newly-acquired cufflinks […]
Recently we’ve been talking about cheerful Holiday ornaments—for the tree or for the home. How about a handsome ornament for the wrist? Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing a few of our newly-acquired vintage cufflinks, a handsome bauble for one’s wrist—and a terrific, tailored Holiday gift, as well. Shown above, a pair of […]
Let’s conclude our “cavalcade of cufflinks” with this jolly pair in emerald green. A bold silver and black “X” criss-crosses the soft square shape. The color reminds me of Ireland, the X reminds me of Scotland, and the overall shape reminds of of a nautical flag—nevertheless, they have a unity of design which I find […]
The enameling on these Thirties Art Deco cufflinks reminded me of citrus—a Clementine, in particular. And what timing! The Clementine, sometimes called the Christmas Orange, will be appearing in their little wooden crates in the next couple of weeks. Originating in the Mediterranean—Italy, Spain and North Africa—these sweet, usually seedless fruits are now grown in […]
Krementz was a jewelry maker in Newark, NJ which concentrated on designs for men: cufflinks, dress sets, military insignia and the like. Their heyday was the first half of the Twentieth Century. The cufflinks above, made in the 1920’s or 1930’s, are an example of their work. A radiant “guilloché” star is enameled-over with white […]
As we march toward the busy Holiday season, we pick-up-the-pace when it comes to acquiring Handsome Gifts for the gift-giving period. One big category for us is cufflinks—a perfect gift for men of every description. With the Holiday season in mind, I purchased a collection of nice cufflinks recently and will share some of them […]
Within Scandinavia, Norway is recognized as having produced the finest enamelwork—often applied to decorative objects, tableware and silver jewelry. Jeweler and designer Aksel Holmsen made a career of such fine enamelwork. Born in 1873, Holmsen began his training in 1889 under David Andersen, the famous and accomplished Oslo jeweler. After a three year training period, […]
Let’s conclude our little “sextet” of summer cufflinks with this rich, Mediterranean blue pair, also from the 1920’s or 1930’s. Rich, Mediterranean blue enameling rests over a subtle floral guilloché design, making for a handsome accent upon the wrist. Perfect for late summer—or any time. Please click on the photo above to learn more about […]
We continue our daily presentation of newly-acquired cufflinks. Just in: this pair of hammered sterling silver American Arts & Crafts cufflinks from the 1910’s. An octagonal, shield-form features a hand-hammered central surface, ringed with a crisp Greek Key edge. A wonderful gift for the Arts & Crafts collector. Please come into the shop to see […]
On this fourth day of summer cufflinks, here’s a beautiful pair from the 1920’s or 1930’s. Sterling silver is engraved with a “striated” Art Deco guilloché pattern, then topped with a blanket of icy white enameling. A crisp Greek Key border surrounds the eight sides of the clipped-square form. Quite handsome, indeed—and perfect with a summer […]
Another pair of American Art Deco cufflinks, these finished with sapphire blue enameling. Beneath the enamel lies a handsome Deco guilloché pattern, a combination of swirling and radiant graphics. Please come into the shop to see our extensive range of cufflinks or click on the photo above to learn more about this pair. More cufflinks […]
Another nice pair of summery cufflinks are the white enameled Art Deco beauties, shown above. A stylized, foliate guilloché pattern shows through smart white enameling. The octagonal border reinforces the crisp masculinity of these links—which would look perfect on any color cuff, especially near a beach-tanned wrist. Please come into the shop to see our […]
For those of you not going back-to-school, here’s to another month of summer! Time for a few more days on the links. Or, perhaps, a few more days with some summer-appropriate cufflinks! Over the next few days, we’ll share with you a few of our recent acquisitions—especially those suitable for the second half of summer. […]
We’ve just acquired a small collection of nice tie bars and tie tacks from the 1930’s through the 1960’s. Some have stones, like the moss agate option shown in front, above. $35 – $75. They join our existing collection of necktie accessories and cufflinks, always a Handsome Gift. Please come into the shop to see […]
Let’s welcome the month of July and its birthstone, the ruby—the King of Gemstones! A good ruby is the most valuable of the four precious stones (a group which also includes diamonds, sapphires and emeralds) and, after diamonds, it is the hardest. Historically, the best rubies have come from Burma, though they have also been mined […]
Amongst the most handsome pair of cufflinks I’ve had in while, this 1930’s pair hits the Art Deco nail right on the head. Sterling silver is machine-turned with a radiant guilloché pattern, enameled in aqua, then finished with black enamel banding. Very striking, indeed. Perfect for a handsome father! Please come in to the shop […]
The birthstone for the month of June is not a “stone” at all. It is the pearl—the mysterious and exotic treasure of mariners—which commemorates those born in the calendar’s sixth month. At one time pearls, which represent purity, innocence and humility, were the most precious of jewels. Egyptian aristocrats were buried with their pearls. The […]
Welcome May and welcome the Month of the Emerald. As much as we like emeralds, we’re clean-out of the precious stone; we thought we’d celebrate the month with something “Emerald-ish.” Shown above, a pair of sterling silver Art Deco cufflinks with radiant guilloché work and emerald enameling. Please click on the photo to learn more […]
Imagine the drama—not to mention the fright—young Mary must have felt as the angel Gabriel approached with these words: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” What a bewildering, intimidating and humbling experience. The Feast of the Annunciation—the most important of Marian celebrations—is celebrated each 25 March (unless that day falls on a […]
Perfect for spring: a pair of 1920’s Art Deco cufflinks, enameled in violet, pistachio and white. The decoration is formed as a stylized, oblong quatrefoil around a radiant guilloché design. The pair—new-received and in-store at LEO Design—evokes the sunny days of a gentle spring. Or, perhaps, the optimism of an Italian ice cream shoppe. Please […]
As we approach Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re featuring some of our favorite green items currently in-shop. Pictured above, a pair of American Art Deco sterling silver cufflinks, enameled in emerald green over radiant guilloché work. A very handsome, understated pair of cufflinks, these could be worn on St. Paddy’s Day—or any time of the year. […]
Just in: a handsome pair of Art Deco cufflinks from the 1920’s or 1930’s. Cobalt blue enameling surrounds an underlying pattern of metalwork—evocative of a musical staff or the fretwork on the neck of a guitar. This is but one pair of the more than 800 pairs of cufflinks in-store at LEO Design—many just received […]
Soft squares of white mother-of-pearl are fashioned into a five-piece dress set, finished with 12 karat gold-plated settings. Worn complete as a set or worn as cufflinks alone, either way, these are a classic and classy way to finish your dressing. Please click on the photo above to learn more about this set or come […]
“Handsome Gifts” is our mission and Saint Valentine’s Day is a brisk season for us. Since Christmas, I have been aggressively re-building my cufflinks collection just for this purpose. Shown above, a pair of sterling silver Krementz cufflinks, enameled in white, edged in a fresh, light green. Please come into the shop to see them […]
I, for one, have already had enough of The Winter Blues. The cold, the wind, the slush—I’m looking forward to some precious moments on the beach! Until such time, I’ll have to try a little harder to re-associate the season in a more positive direction. These Art Deco cufflinks, made in Newark, NJ in the […]
Domes of amethyst enameling cover an oval of radiant guilloché work on this pair of stately Art Deco era cufflinks—which is appropriate today, the first day of February, a month represented by the birthstone amethyst. After selling dozens of pairs of cufflinks during the Holiday season, I’ve been busy re-stocing before the next big “Cufflinks […]
A rising sun—crowned with a floral wreath—radiates guilloché beams on this pair of Art Deco cufflinks from the 1920’s. The enameling, best described as “wine-tinted,” is not quite burgundy, not quite copper, not quite brown. A handsome and unusual addition to the seasoned cufflink collector’s cache. This pair of cufflinks is part of a newly-received collection […]
A handsome combination of sky blue enameling, black strapping and glints of silver tone really make these Art Deco cufflinks pop. Guilloché palmettes complete the effect. These are but one pair of cufflinks recently purchased for the popular pre-Valentine’s Day sales period. Perhaps a nice pair for your beau? Please come into the shop to […]
Spring begins two months from today—so today I thought I’d share this rather springlike pair of cufflinks. And what a handsome pair of cufflinks, indeed. These 1930’s sterling silver beauties are enameled in a pale pistachio, which surrounds the elements of a bold Art Deco silver graphic. Fine guilloché engraving adds a subtle touch beneath […]
Like a specimen frozen-in-time, the guilloché flower on this pair of cufflinks is embedded in emerald enamel. A ring of amber enamel frames the whole, resulting in a handsome and unusual pair of cufflinks from the early Twentieth Century. After selling many pairs of cufflinks during the Holiday season, I’ve kept busy acquiring new (vintage) […]
The British Georgian period—during the reigns of Kings George I, II, III and IV (and sometimes extended to William the IV)—covered the years 1714 to 1837, a broad period of formal, classical British style. It includes the period known as The Regency (1811-1820), when George III’s mental deterioration prevented him from holding his throne—so his […]
While New York City’s temperature has been in the twenties, I’m always keen to see a little promise of the Spring to come. And these cufflinks have done the trick! Made in the 1920’s or 1930’s, they are finished with two colors of enamel—white and celadon green—over a radiant, floral guilloché design. These cufflinks are […]
After selling dozens of pairs of cufflinks in December, I’ve been vigorously re-building my collection in time for the next big occasion: Valentine’s Day. Cufflinks make a wonderful gift for a man—and are perfect for the 14th of February. With a month to go before Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share some examples from my […]
From Medieval times, the stylized lily—the fleur de lys—has played an important role in Christian iconography: first as a symbol of Christ, later a symbol associated with the Virgin Mary. In paintings and other artworks, Mary can sometimes be seen holding lilies in her right hand, especially in depictions of The Annunciation. The lily has […]
Let’s end this run of newly-acquired cufflinks with this particularly “ship shape” pair. Made in Art Deco England in the 1930’s, they are cut into twelve-sided “clipped rectangles” and decorated with two parallel bars of royal blue enameling. Between the enameled bars lies their most interesting decorative element: a face of wavy, “machine-turned” lines. Engraving […]
As we move through “the purple dusk” of the year’s twilight time, these violet Art Deco cufflinks provide an appropriately dignified reflection. They are part of a recent collection—acquired just as Christmas arrived—which is replacing the many pairs of cufflinks sold in the last few weeks. Please come into the shop to see them (and […]
Show a flash of winter’s chill on your sleeve cuff with these triangular Art Deco cufflinks. Enameled in white and a steely winter blue, these 1930’s beauties will help you face the winter in style. Part of a recently-received shipment of vintage cufflinks, you can find out more about them by clicking on the photo […]
The New Year will soon be upon us—time for a fresh, clean start. Perhaps a new pair of cufflinks? This pair, finished in a light blue enamel, will provide just such a bright start to the New Year. After selling many pair of cufflinks over the Holiday season, I’ve been busy re-stocking my jewelry case. […]
In this season of Red and Green, how about a little look forward—to the promise Spring. Shown above, a pair of American Art Deco cufflinks from the 1930’s. A radiant guilloché design sits beneath fresh peachy-salmon enameling. Certainly Spring—but a wonderful foretaste any time of year. Recently acquired, they are now in-store, awaiting your inspection. […]
While many people are still bustling through their pre-Christmas duties, these cufflinks prefer a more leisurely pace. A “Greek Key” design meanders casually through the centers of these enameled English Art Deco cufflinks. Made in Birmingham in the 1930’s, they’ll bring a calming sprig of green to your shirtsleeve. Never let them see you sweat! […]
If smart dress is part of your Holiday itinerary, perhaps these Art Deco beauties could lend a hand. From 1930’s England, they are but one pair of newly-received cufflinks, now in-store at LEO Design. Please come into the shop to see them in-person (or click on the photo above to learn more them). And, while […]
A bold and graphic enameled pattern in red and black makes a strong statement on this pair of English Art Deco cufflinks—just received from my most recent buying trip. Please come into the shop to see the full assortment of newly-acquired Handsome Gifts now in-store. Or click on the photo above to learn more about this […]
While not outrightly “Christmassy,” I thought these cufflinks—which I’ve just purchased from a Belgian collector in London—might bring a certain “Secessionist Cheer” to someone’s shirtcuffs. Certainly, the spruce green. Perhaps the round shape. Could it be a downward view of a Modernist Christmas tree? This pair is but one of many new sets of […]
December is endowed with not one, not two, but three beautiful blue birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. What a beautiful and refreshing hue, well-suited to the chilly, long nights of December. And what could look better against a snowy-white landscape than a variety of bright, clean blues? We end our recent run of newly-acquired cufflinks—now in-store—with this […]
At the end of the upcoming Holiday season—after Thanksgiving and Hanukkah and Christmas—comes the New Year. End the season in high style with this handsome American Art Deco dress set. Black mother-of-pearl is shaped into convex octagons which serves to increase the material’s natural luminescence. Make a splash at your New Year’s Eve soirée with […]
With Christmas a month from today, the carol “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” is fitting. And so would be the cufflinks pictured above. Made by Krementz in Newark, New Jersey in the 1930’s, they feature a soft rose enamel over radiant guilloché work and are finished with gold-plated backs. This pair—and many more recently-acquired […]
While the agate comes from Scotland, the cufflinks were fashioned in England. The result? A handsome and cheery touch on your shirt cuffs. And while they would bring a festive note to your Holiday outfit, they would look equally good year ’round. These are but one pair of many newly-arrived cufflinks at LEO Design. Come […]
Though made in America in the 1930’s, I just found this Krementz Art Deco dress set in England—and have repatriated them for your perusal. Made of black mother-of-pearl, they sport little seed pearls in the centers and boast nicely-finished gold-plated backings. This is but one example of the many newly-acquired cufflinks and dress sets now […]
Nice and heavy, these Victorian sterling silver cufflinks are decorated with scrolling botanical engraving and are hallmarked “Birmingham, 1891.” They are part of a large, recently-acquired collection of stylish and handsome cufflinks—now in-store at LEO Design. Please click on the photo to learn more about this pair or come into the shop to choose amongst […]
Handsome and historical, these enameled sterling silver cufflinks have an interesting origin. They are replicas of first American president George Washington’s buttons from 18th Century England. Made in the 1930’s (to commemorate the 200th anniversary of President Washington’s birth in 1734), they were still stitched-in to their original box when I found them—thus, they exhibit […]
A bold “argyle” graphic—enameled in tangerine and sapphire—jumps from this pair of English Art Deco cufflinks, made in the 1930’s. Part of a large, recently-received collection of handsome vintage cufflinks—now in-store at LEO Design—this pair may be viewed by clicking on the photo above. You are also welcome to come into the shop to see […]
There’s a chill in the air as we move towards the winter. While these Icy Blue enameled cufflinks may not warm you up, they will help keep you in-style. Made in the 1920’s or 1930’s, a “wavy” guilloché pattern is embedded under a light blue enameled surface. These are but one pair of many cufflinks […]
From the height of Art Deco Britain come these cufflinks embellished with bold red and black “Harlequin” enameling. Crisp, confident, handsome, they are part of LEO Design’s recently-acquired vintage cufflinks. Please click on the photo, above, to learn more about this pair or come into the shop to see the entire range of newly-acquired cufflinks. […]
In our build-up to the Holidays, I’ve really expanded our collection of handsome, vintage cufflinks. Over the next several days, I will share some of my recent acquisitions here in this journal. For example, the pair above, from the 1930’s, purchased from a collector in London. Though perfect for summer, they would still make a […]
If not indeed Persian, then certainly Persian-inspired, these over-sized cufflinks will lend a dramic punctuation to your sleeve cuff. Sapphire blue enameling flows amidst swirling, botanical vine work. An emerald green flower lies upon a little white pillow at center. Perfect for the large man—or large personality. Please click on the photo above to learn […]
Like the Tube map or tea bag advertising or the badge on the hood of an English car, these cufflinks are very 1930’s British. The brown/cream/white enameling—combined with the soft, circular graphic design—screams (with restraint, of course) of that time between the wars when things were looking good and changing for the modern. Straight-forward, sensible, […]
Perfectly autumnal—indeed, suitable any season of the year—these enameled sterling silver cufflinks are embellished with violet over stylized floral guilloché work and surrounded by a crisp black and white border. Very handsome. Imagine them on a pink or light blue shirt. To appreciate them in-person, please stop-by the shop. Or, you may click on the photo […]
We end our “Parade of Cufflinks” with a very handsome acquisition: a beautiful pair of enameled cufflinks from Art Deco England. Though British, they seem inspired by the Viennese Secessionism of the previous decade. They are part of a large collection of vintage cufflinks—recently-acquired and now in-store. Please click on the photo to learn more […]
Today marks the date: “Three-Months-‘Till-Christmas!” To help put you into the Holiday mood, we present the pair of cufflinks above—enameled in a festive green and red. But fear not! While we are busy preparing for the Holiday season—on buying trips, hiring staff, organizing our stockroom—you will not see a single pine garland or hear a […]
In the 1930’s, Art Deco was all the rage. Everything—from skyscrapers to automobiles to toasters—was designed in the streamlined, forward-looking manner which was initially called “Moderne.” The cufflinks above are no exception. Made in the 1930’s, they consist of faceted onyx glass “stones” set into decorative metal surrounds. They convey the spirit and style of […]
Made in England in the 1920’s or 1930’s, these red, enameled “Rugby Stripe” cufflinks are classic and sporty. They are part of a large collection of newly-acquired vintage cufflinks, now in-store. Please click on the photo to learn more about them or come into the shop to see the full array of vintage cufflinks. More […]
Though very simple, these glass amethyst cufflinks, set into gold-plated backs, are elegant—and far from plain. They were made during the 1920’s or 1930’s. Please click on the photo to learn more about them or come into the shop to see the full assortment of recently-acquired vintage cufflinks. More cufflinks tomorrow.
