Man Cuff Links

Buying Information For Gold And Silver Men's Cuff Links

Man cuff links have been worn by men for many decades and are surely more popular than men's rings or men's bracelet. Most men consider cuff links to be a dress accessory rather than jewelry and this could explain why man cuff links have been worn long before men's jewelry became popular. It was the increasing popularity of men's full sleeves shirts that helped man cuff links gain pupularity. Cuff links were worn at the edge of the sleeves to keep the cuff loosely wrapped around the wrist.

From it's humble beginning as a small moulded plastic piece, man cuff links developed in design and style and you will today find extravagant men's cuff links studded with precious gem stones and even diamonds. As men's fashion developed and a whole new industry grew to support it, the prices of men's shirts took an upward swing. It became necessary that the cuff links worn with high quality shirts be made in the same way that fine jewelry would be made. Plastic, resin and stainless steel gave way to precious metals like sterling silver and even gold. The enamel designs were replaced with carefully set precious gem stones and diamonds.

In this article we will cover various issues that need to be considered when buying man cuff links. Information is provided in simple and non-technical terms and would interest even the casual reader.

Sterling Silver Man Cuff Links: A pair of silver men's cuff links would surely cost you less than a pair of gold cuff links (assuming the same design, weight and gem stones). There are a few issues that you should be aware of before choosing silver for your cuff links. Silver is much cheaper than gold but also ages much faster than gold. Sterling silver is also softer than 14k gold and is therefore more prone to scratches and deforming due to impact. You can ofcourse make your silver man cuff links more sturdy by selecting the right design and providing a healthy weight for the cuff links. Given the position above the wrist, at which men's cuff links are worn, scratching is also not very likely. Sterling silver is therefore a good choice for men's cuff links and is specially suited for men who appreciate the classic color and feel of sterling silver.

There is another natural characteristic of sterling silver that is referred to as 'tarnishing'. Like all silverware and silver jewelry, your sterling silver men's cuff links will also tarnish. A combination of factors like humidity, water composition, environment etc will cause your man silver cuff links to change color to a brownish tinge and this is referred to as tarnish. Silver tarnish can be cleaned by using recommended silver polishing lotions and polishing fabrics. Cleaning your man silver cuff links at the first signs of tarnish will ensure that, the tarnish does not grow too severe requiring professional cleaning. If you regularly wipe your silver cuff links with a soft dry cloth, tarnish can be practically eliminated and you can do minor polishing every few weeks by yourself.

If your silver man cuff links have gem stones set in them, let your jeweller confirm that the gem stones will not be damaged when cleaning the silver. Certain gem stones like blue lapis, bloodstone and even turquoise are often treated on the surface when being cut and polished. Too much of water and rubbing could spoil the outer surface of such gem stones.

While on this topic, we should mention about the various 'anti tarnish' processes claimed to be available for sterling silver cuff links and other jewelry. Most of these processes involve plating sterling silver with rhodium, gold or even platinum. These metals are supposed to protect the silver inside from coming into contact with material or elements that make silver tarnish. The truth is that, all these platings are only temporary and will wear off with time. Depending on the environment, humidity and a few other factors, the plating on your silver man cuff links could wear off in anywhere between few months to a year. You should also be aware that, the plating will come off in patches and leave your silver cuff links looking shabby and awful. It is therefore a good idea to avoid any sort of plating for your man cuff links. With a little bit of care and attention, your unplated sterling silver men's cuff links would look gorgeous for a long time and give you many years of wearing pleasure.

Man Cuff Links In Gold: For man gold cuff links, the choice would be 14k or 18k gold. You should remember that, 14k gold is much harder as compared to 18k gold and this makes 14k gold man cuff links more sturdy and durable as compared to men's cuff links in 18k gold. Besides the gold karatage (14k or 18k gold), you would also have to decide between white or yellow gold for your cuff links. The choice between yellow gold men's cuff links and man cuff links in white gold, would largely depend on personal preference. One important point to note is that, dark color gem stones will appear even darker when set in white gold. This is because of the stark contrast between the white gold and the dark colored gem stones.

It is possible to combine both white and yellow gold in the same pair of man cuff links. These are commonly referred to as two tone gold men's cuff links and most designs in two tone gold do not use gem stones and are made completely in gold.

Gem Stones For Men's Cuff Links: Cheap man cuff links would normally have the colors in the design handled through enamel coloring. This is a temporary coloring that will fade or wear off with time. Good quality cuff links for men use gem stones in gold or sterling silver setting. Your jewelry provider should provide you with a wide range of gem stones to choose from and this should not depend on whether you order gold or silver man cuff links. You could classify gem stones as natural gems and gem stones that are synthetic or made by man. Natural gem stones vary in price and can range from a few dollars for a piece to over 1,000 dollars for a piece. If the choice of gem stone for your men's cuff links is based only on your color preference, it is quite possible that your jewelry provider could recommend a gem stone of nearly the same color that is priced cheaper.

The choice of gem stone selection for our cuff links would depend on the various reasons for which you prefer gem stone man cuff links. If the main reson is external looks, then decide the color of the gem stone that you prefer and ask your jeweller to make suggestions for the type of gem stone to be used. The reason is that, many different gem stones could be available for the same color and your jeweller can guide you regarding durability and pricing for various gems. You could also order a pair of man cuff links with birth stones set in them. This would be an easier choice to make, as the options will be fixed and determined by the date of birth (month). Since ancient times gem stones have been believed to posess special properties. For example, carnelian is supposed to bring peace of mind to the person who wears it, bloodstone is believed to improve the blood circulation and also heal wounds better. If you believe in such properties of various gems, you could order your man cuff links with a gem stone that you believe in.

The type of setting used for the gem stones in man cuff links, is an important factor that will influence the longterm durability of your cuff links. There are two main type of settings used for man cuff links, one of these uses prongs to hold the gem stone in place. This type of gem stone setting does not require too much of metal as the prongs are small wires of metal that hold the gem stone down in each corner. There is a problem with prong mounting, the prongs tend to stick in pockets and other places and gradually open up. This could result in the gem stone getting lose and finally dropping out of the cuff link. The second type of gem stone setting is much better and borders the entire gem stone with gold or silver depending on which metal you choose for your man cuff link. This method requires a little more metal weight but, will add significantly to the long term durability of your man cuff links.

Man Cuff Links, Weight Is Important: If you have read this detailed report on man cuff links, it would be quite clear now that, good weight is very important for cuff links for men. The main benefit that a good gold or sterling weight will provide for your cuff links is, to make them more sturdy and durable. Good weight is very important for man cuff links and other men's jewelry as today's man leads a very dynamic and active life. At the same time it is also true that, men take far less care of their jewelry as compared to ladies. Besides this, a healthy weight for your men's cuff links will also allow more firm and secure mounting for the gem stones as you will be able to border the entire gem stone with gold or silver. This type of gem stone mounting will also reduce the wear and tear of the gem stones as the border of the gem stone is where most chipping and cracking normally takes place.

Men's Cuff Links, Good Craftsmanship: It is important to understand that good design and good craftsmanship can be provided for man cuff links and other men's jewelry too. Sellers often spread baseless comments that men's jewelry with good design and good craftsmanship would make the jewelry appear less masculine! This is pure nonsense and the notion is advocated by many sellers as an excuse to provide crude and flimsy craftsmanship for men's jewelry. It is possible to have good metal weight, good design and high quality craftsmanship for man cuff links (and other men's jewelry), without compromising on the majestic and masculine look of such jewels. Another false notion is that, sterling silver jewelry including men's cuff links, cannot have good craftsmanship as silver is a cheap metal. The truth is that, you deserve to get the same high quality craftsmanship for both silver and gold jewelry. You would be wasting your money on good metal weight and good gem stones if the craftsmanship was crude and low grade. You should therefore insist on good craftsmanship for both gold and silver man cuff links.

Man Cuff Links Make Excellent Gifts: Before we wind up this report on men's cuff links, we would like to mention a few things about gifting a pair of man cuff links. Men's rings make good gifts too but, are generally given only to close friends. When a lady gifts a ring to a man, there is always a possibility that the reason on intention for the gift could be misinterpreted. Man cuff links on the other hand, offer a good gift option for men's gifts. Secondly, if you had to gift a ring it would be necessary to know the exact ring size and this could often take off the surprise element in the process. Finally, despite the growing popularity for men's rings, it is very true that more men wear cuff links as compared to men's rings, men's bracelets or other men's jewelry.


With this we come to the end of our comprehensive and detailed report on man cuff links and hope that you have found the information to be interesting and useful. We will be back with more informative articles on gem stones and jewelry and hope to have the pleasure of your company. You can see some of our high end custom man cuff links at this link: http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/man-cuff-link-kj-all.htm

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Custom Man Cuff Links In Sterling Silver Or Gold
Kaisilver experts have conducted an intense research into the lifestyle and habits of modern men. The interesting and useful findings from this research are vital inputs in the man jewelry designs that we create. Men take far less care of their jewellery as compared to the ladies and this means that, the basic design and structure of man jewelry needs to put more emphasis on being sturdy and having better long term durability. We have mastered the art of designing and making man jewellery that is good in design, material and craftsmanship and yet does not compromise on longterm durability.

Each pair of man cuff links is completely custom made and we do not mass produce them. This allows you a high degree of customization and flexibility that no other jeweller can provide. Some of the world's finest craftsmen work on each jewel and provide the same level of intense concentration and attention for both silver and gold jewellery. You can further customize these man cuff links to include a name, short message or date etched on the underside of the cuff links.

All design modifications are available and these men's cuff links are not mass produced, you can even send us images of jewelry that you want custom made. Email us with your queries or doubts at sales@kaisilver.com and we will provide you with all the information needed to make the right choice. See complete details of the Kaisilver man cuff links collection at this link Click here man cuff links collection. and you will realize why more than 5,000 buyers in 17 nations rely on Kaisilver for all their high end jewelry and gemstone requirements.

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Kaisilver is the world's largest online provider of highend custom jewelry. We are networked to all the leading providers of gemstones and jewelry in Thailand and five other nations. This massive network gives us direct and preferential access to over 3,500 skilled craftsmen and over 200 million carats of gemstones. The jewelry and gemstone information that you see on this section has been compiled by our team of experts that includes 7 top notch designers drawn from 5 nations. All jewelry is completely custom made with gem stones of your choice. You can request for all design changes and modifications, 14k and 18k white or yellow gold options are available for all jewelry. Our jewelry is custom made and you can select any of our designs or even send us images of your favourite designs to be custom made. Over 5,000 buyers spread across 17 nations rely on Kaisilver for all their jewelry and gemstone needs. Buyers include members of the U.S armed forces, fashion models, business professionals, doctors and surgeons, lawyers, engineers, news readers and others from all walks of life.

Please email us if you need any specific advice or information regarding gemstones and jewelry. A team of Kaisilver designers and craftsmen will answer all your queries and you need not make any purchase from us to get the benefit of our expertise. You can email us at sales@kaisilver.com and rest assured that you will not be pushed into making an impulse purchase by smart talking sales staff. We infact do not hire sales staff at all and rely completely on satisifed buyers to keep our business going and growing.

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