Apr 26

Cuf5PD-ALA-SL Cufflinks from colleges worn with pride

A perfect gift for any man who is well dressed and likes to turn heads wherever he goes is a pair of cufflinks. Most universities and colleges have their own cufflinks to go with their uniforms. There are college cufflinks, Alabama Crimson Tide cufflinks, and cufflinks for various training institutes and for defense personnel while they are under training. There is a feeling of pride in wearing your institute’s recognition in the form of a pair of cufflinks which shows where you are from. Prestigious institutions have their students showing off their cufflinks years after they have graduated from these institutions with a tinge of pride in their voices, while they open their boxes to give their sons and younger generation a peep into their past, a glorious past from a place which held pride of place in their hearts.

Women too have worn cufflinks and felt good about it. These have been worn on their uniforms because they have been doing jobs and enrolled in colleges and academies which were once only the prerogative of men. In today’s world women are doing a mans job, in fact more than that. Today’s woman is a multifaceted person, who hold her own amongst men and still has her special touch. A cufflink which adorns her wrist is something special. Even a manly square large cufflink looks elegant on the slim wrist of a lady who holds the world in her grip and steers it to safety.

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Apr 25



Founder of Veritas Precious Metals Mark Platt studied at Oxford University before joining classic brand Alfred Dunhill where he worked on developing menswear accessories and fragrance products.

He moved to iconic jeweller Tiffany and Co., where he worked for 6 years and furthered a passion for Sterling Silver accessories and jewellery. Tiffany offered a fascinating insight, with its great archives and history, into the silversmith’s and jeweller’s art over the course of a century and a half.

Mark launched Veritas Gifts (from the Latin meaning “Truth”) in Sept 2003. The first collection was launched at the New York Collective in July 2004, with the object of creating unique and distinctive cufflinks in Sterling Silver and Rhodium Plate. The second Veritas collection debuted in New York 2005, featuring new enamel designs, which built on the strong theme of Swarovski Crystal from the previous year. It featured the unique African Animal Collection, exquisitely carved heads of Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Oryx with safari coloured enamel fittings.

Mark Platt is primarily interested in design innovation, combining unusual precious materials and offering change and stimulus with each new season.

A little history

Jewellers like Cartier and Tiffany crafted work of art designer cufflinks in mother of pearl, crystal; precious stones…These famous fashion names establish silver cufflinks the essential accessory for men

Some anecdotes

For many centuries vitreous enamel has been widely used to adorn jewellery of the highest quality- from Parisian gold snuffboxes of the 18th century to Carl Faberge’s Imperial Eggs in the early 20th century. Archaeological evidence suggests that enamelling may date back to 3000BC. The Byzantine Empire, Chinese, French and Russian cultures have all influenced the development of enamelware. Cloisonné, which is a design distinguished by using flattened wire to separate the enamel, is most suited to jewellery. And combined with mother of pearl, Swarovski Crystals and semi precious stones bring together ancient and contemporary materials used to create work of art cufflinks. The design possibilities are add infinitum.

Now

In the wake of Alfred Dunhill and Tiffany Mark has taken Veritas to new heights with the release of a range of sterling silver cufflinks of superior elegance. Just a brief handle will satisfy your senses. And in the tradition of great jewellers, gleaning Mother of Pearl, crystals and precious stones to slender elegant stems, engineered to give many years good linkage.

And the future

The resurgent popularity of cufflinks in recent years has inspired many young designers. New materials like resins are at hand and they’re being combined with crystals, cat’s eye and semi precious stones, creating a new framework of styles, but without loosing classicism. The use of CAD and CAM for design and modelling are used extensively and laser welding and cutting technology employed to refine the edges. Combined they give another dimension to the finished product and greatly assist the modern designer cope with the pressures of commercialism. Seasonal styles are turned around in short time as demand is met.

And, what of tradition? It remains intact. Designer brands like Veritas Lbb London, Ian Flaherty and many more carry it forward.



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Apr 25

CD-1053 Cufflinks make an important event special

What jewelry is to women cufflinks are to men. Women deck up for special occasions in their finery and to add to this they bring out their designer jewelry to match their outfits and make it look even more elegant. Men have started wearing ornaments too, for special occasions but the most elegant one is a pair of cufflinks. There are a wide range of varieties available which give the man a status symbol and make him stand apart from the rest with local interest cufflinks, international cufflinks and for those who believe in good luck charms a pair of 4 leaf clover cufflinks.

Men in tuxedos with ruffled shirts and cufflinks adorning their wrists make them look elegant and debonair. Giving them that air of mystery, handsome yet unapproachable, and women long for a look from a man of this stature. You cannot blame them because this is such a difference to the scruffy jean clad male who rules the roost today and you hardly get the opportunity to see these stylish dudes now, cuff links et all. Weddings and events which have dignitaries attending are all graced by gentlemen who have these bejeweled cufflinks of different kinds adorning the cuffs of their designer shirts.

Cufflinks can cost anything from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. You get them in metal, gold and platinum encrusted with diamonds and precious stones depending on the choice of the wearer. 4 leaf clover cufflinks are a good luck charm on your writs always carrying your luck with you; local interest cufflinks come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors each one more interesting than the other and  of course the international cufflinks to match your evening wear and add to its elegance.

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Apr 20



The act of choosing what gift to give to love ones can give you quite the dilemma. For one, you would need to choose something unique and special which will be appreciated by the person. Most of all, you would choose the gift to be something that your receiver will always remember you by. But what the easy solution to this dilemma is? You can always gift a pair of photo cufflinks. What are photo cufflinks? Photo cufflinks have pictures on its face. The picture that you can put on such a cufflink can be anything that you want. You can think of a photo cufflink as a photo album that you can wear as an accessory on your outfit.

Photo cufflinks are very versatile gifts. Photo cufflinks are all time gifts that can be gifted on any occasion. One such occasion is a wedding. It is customary for a groom to give his best man and his groomsmen cufflinks as gifts on his wedding day. These photo cufflinks can have a picture of the bride and groom on them, as well as the date of the wedding.

These cufflinks can have a picture of you and your loved one. This is a very sweet way of taking the phrase "wearing your heart on your sleeve" in the literal sense. You can gift these cufflinks to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day or on your anniversary. This would be the best way to express your love and feeling to your partner.

Photo cufflinks can be gifted at any occasion, event or holiday. It will never be considered improper, inappropriate or out of style. A person can even commemorate every milestone that happened in his or her life with a set of photo cufflinks. It is just like a photo album where you can carry with anywhere and anytime on your sleeves.

It is not like that you can only have your family pictures on photo cufflinks. you have some scenery that you saw on one of your trips all the time which will remind you of those sweet memories, put it on a pair of photo cufflinks so you would always remember. Or you can have monograms put there instead.

Photo cufflinks are very versatile gifts that anyone you give them to will certainly enjoy and appreciate. Try them out to see them for yourself.



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Apr 19



 

Fashion, is a culmination of the past, present and future, drawing inspiration from archives, a designer puts pen to paper creating styles for future prosperity. A bit like life, we live out the past while planning for the future.

So to illustrate factually, we have compiled a tidy collection of brief informative product reviews for you to browse at leisure.

Christmas may seem a long way off but still it’s better to be prepared and save the last minute rush, so you can enjoy the festive season.

Collar Stiffeners by London Badge And Button: Here is a choice collection of sturdy collar stiffeners, a very functional accessory and useful gift. Once Inserted, your collars will never turn and bend at the point, or bow in the middle. And, will grip your tie knot firmly in place all day long. They come in a choice of materials of silver, gilt, resin, or enamel.

Silk Pocket Squares : Primarily designed for decorative purposes, but like the handkerchief, a pocket square has many uses. However you choose, there will always be to tie loosely match and, colourful enough cufflinks to harmonize with any selection from your wardrobe.

Contemporary And Vintage Collectables: Collectable gifts hardly discovered, including rarities like Westwoods’ take on the Swiss Army Knife. Released less than one year ago and made in very small quantities. Properly cared for their value is retained for many years to come. It is tastefully packaged the knife fits snugly in a small leather envelope and additionally protected by a draw string jewellery bag.

Tie Pins & Tie Clips: Tie pins and clips were originally designed to perform a particular function. But soon they became another way to decorate a gentlemen’s out fit or uniform. Like the lapel badge, tie clips are otherwise worn to pledge an allegiance to school, men’s exclusive club, and sporting fraternity or, to announce regimental status. Our tidy collection is non specific; they’re, sturdy, functional and decorate enough to compliment your silk tie. Though considered out of fashion, they’re never out of style. Again enamels have been the popular choice of materials

The “Icons Cufflink Collection”, featuring, Che Guevara, Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are brought to vibrant life, using sterling silver, enamel and Swarovski Crystals to create instantly recognisable forms. Veritas gifts have once again set the benchmark for style, quality and innovation in finely crafted jewellery. Made in limited quantities, so, value is retained for many years to come in the “Icons Collection” luxury designer cufflinks

Sir Winston Churchill, an instantly recognisable figure, is honored in these beautifully formed cufflinks, using Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and enamels. Like all finely crafted jewellery created by Veritas they are made in limited quantities, so, value is retained for many years to come in the “Icons Collection”

Marilyn Monroe’s beauty is captured perfectly in these collectable designer cufflinks using Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and enamels. Like all finely crafted jewellery created by Veritas they are made in limited quantities, so, value is retained for many years to come in the “Icons Collection”

In fond memory of the revolutionary Che Guevara who once brought an entire nation to its knees, a modern day Robin Hood if you like. Now an honorable legacy is created in realistic depiction of the man, the cufflinks the revolution.

Its all history

 

 



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Apr 17



If you have to buy an interesting gift for your friend, father or even boyfriend, here’s a list of cool gift ideas that are ideal for the man who loves gadgets and gizmos and always knows what he wants.

The irreplaceable iPod. Every man wants an iPod. This is not because he actually wants to listen to music all day, but because now he can. He can listen to music in his car, at work, at the gym and even at home - but best of all, he can listen to the music that he wants to listen to! The iPod is the irreplaceable accessory of the 21st century, and whether you want a Nano or a Mini, every man knows the social benefits of having this great little music player. Here’s a tip: the bigger the better! And if it has a full color movie screen, this will make the perfect gift for someone special.

The automatic toilet seat. This is not a joke. Ask any man what he hates most about living with his wife or girlfriend and he’ll tell you that he hates being yelled at about leaving the toilet seat up. The automatic toilet seat is a nifty gadget that automatically lifts up when it senses that there is someone standing in front of it, and will automatically flush and put itself down again when that person has moved away. Not only is this great for avoiding potential toilet-seat fights but it is also really smart for mid-night bathroom excursions when you sometimes forget to check if the toilet seat is up at all (because really it should be at all times anyway!).

A set of stylish novelty cufflinks. Cufflinks are the hallmark of the sophisticated individual and the true gentleman. Also, they make every man feel like he is James Bond for a night. Forget about those stuffy crest cufflinks that have your initials on them and get a set of sophisticated novelty cufflinks that are actually miniature working dice, or a light up poker chip, or even working carpenters levels! Endless fun is had by all when pairing these cheeky cufflinks with a stylish French cuffs shirt.

The remote controlled helicopter. Every man is actually a little boy trapped inside a man’s body, and that boy wants big man toys. Don’t fool yourself - remote control helicopters are the most awesome and most incredible big man toy around! You get to pilot your own helicopter through the treacherous swamps of your home and safely get those little paratroopers to their secret mission in your living room, and sometimes (when your girlfriend is out of the house) you can invite your friends over and have helicopter wars and try to avoid obstacles like the ceiling fan and expensive art works!

The totally awesome Space Pen. This pen is more than just a simple ink-filled pen! The legendary Space Pen can write upside down, under water and can even work in space! The first and only pen designed to withstand the anti gravitational forces, this pen is ultra cool and looks awesome too. Enough said!



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Apr 14



The act of choosing what gift to give to someone you care about can give you quite the dilemma. For one, you would need to choose something that is unique and something that the person you will be giving the gift to will really appreciate. Most of all, you would need the gift to be something that your receiver will always remember you by. But you know what the easy solution to this dilemma is? You can always give a pair of photo cufflinks as a gift.

What are photo cufflinks? Simply put, photo cufflinks are cufflinks that have pictures on its face. The picture that you can put on such a cufflink can be anything that you want. You can think of a photo cufflink as a photo album that you can wear as an accessory on your outfit.

Photo cufflinks are very versatile gifts. You can give a pair to anyone on any occasion, be it a holiday, a special event, or simply because you feel like giving one. One such occasion is a wedding. It is customary for a groom to give his best man and his groomsmen cufflinks as gifts on his wedding day. These photo cufflinks can have a picture of the bride and groom on them, as well as the date of the wedding.

Fathers often get photo cufflinks when a new baby is born to the family. These cufflinks almost always have a picture of the new baby, and at times the baby’s mother, as well as the date the baby was born. Wearing such photo cufflinks is a very nice way for a father to proclaim that he is a proud new father, and people would go out of their way to congratulate him for the new blessing to the family.

If you want to be sentimental and if you want your significant other to wear something that will declare your love for each other in a way that is non-traditional and yet not as extreme as having names tattooed on your body, a pair of photo cufflinks will be a very nice choice for a gift. These cufflinks can have a picture of you and your loved one. This is a very sweet way of taking the phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve” in the literal sense and it is a very good gift to give to your loved one on Valentine’s Day or on your anniversary.

Photo cufflinks can be given as gifts at just about any occasion, event or holiday. It will never be considered improper, inappropriate or out of style. A person can even commemorate every milestone that happened in his or her life with a set of photo cufflinks. It is just like having a photo album where you can wear the pictures on your sleeves if you want.

But it is not just family pictures that you can have on your photo cufflinks. If you want to be reminded of some scenery that you saw on one of your trips all the time, put it on a pair of photo cufflinks so you would always remember. Or you can have monograms put there instead.

Photo cufflinks are very versatile gifts that anyone you give them to will certainly enjoy and appreciate. Try them out to see them for yourself.



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Apr 10

At Linkyourshirt.com we love cufflinks but we also know that life doesn’t simply rely on cufflinks solely. Since summer is near, we thought we’d share with you one of our favorite hobbies: going for a nice quiet picnic. Picnics aren’t just fun but they’re a great way to save money in these tough economic times! Of course, to have a fun picnic, you’ll need to have a picnic basket, a couple of picnic blankets and a couple of picnic backpacks if you’re really into it. Epicnicbasket.com has a great selection of picnic goods and picnic baskets and are sure to please your needs. They’ve been online since 2005 so they actually know what they’re doing :) They’ve even got some nice designer lunch bags for women who like to eat in style ;)

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Apr 7



Simon Carter is considered one of Britain’s premier men’s fashion accessories designers. He holds his position steady in an increasingly competitive market, which was, until recently undersupplied. Things have certainly changed, now us chaps are getting the choice and variety we demand, new, exciting and refreshing cufflink designs that we actually want to wear.

Simon Carter has enjoyed a steady stream of success with his distinctive styling. In the 80’s and 90’s he introduced fresh and exciting designs that revolutionised the men’s accessories market, which had long been stagnant.

His company began selling pewter brooches for men but really found its niche when it began selling cufflinks. He combined in his designs semi precious stones, complimented by other organic materials like Paua shell from the far away shores of New Zealand. Symmetrically divided by thin strips of metal they resemble art deco architectural embellishments, while other designs maintain more simple form using cat’s eye in subtle pastel colours of blues and pinks.

In the mid-1990s the company opened its own showroom and shop in London’s West End. International sales also began to take off, with agents appointed to sell Simon Carter products in the U.S., Canada, Japan and Australia. Today, the accessories (which include watches, cufflinks, ties, luggage, small leather goods and pens) are carried in some of the most exclusive department stores and independent retailers in 35 countries around the world, including Selfridges, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Takashimaya, Bloomingdales and David Jones.

Early 2002 saw Simon Carter branch out to include a menswear line. From the start, the range proved very popular and the collection is now stocked in House of Fraser, Selfridges, Moss Bros, Fenwicks, Brown Thomas (Ireland), GB Place (Japan) and David Jones (Australia).

Dressing The West Ham Football team and actor Will Smith propelled him onto the intentional stage. Other windows of opportunity opened more recently when, Simon Carter signed a clothing and franchise agreement for Japan with Japanese company, BBS. The five year deal covers designing, manufacturing and distribution of a clothing range in Japan and the opening of stand-alone stores in Tokyo and Osaka.

Simon’s boldness in the face of conservatism has been the hallmark of his success. He took notice of customers’ demands and responded accordingly. Subsequently, he enjoys strong sales and continuing growth.

Now we wait in great anticipation for the next range of designer cufflinks.

And a closing anecdote: The resurgent popularity of cufflinks in recent years inspired businessman Claude Jeanloz to open The Cufflink Museum in Conway, New Hampshire, in the late 1990’s. Jeanloz, who obtained his first pair as a confirmation gift from his godmother, began collecting cufflinks in the mid 1960s. After amassing a large number of them, he decided to establish the Cufflink Museum, which features over 70,000 pairs on display in 10,000 square feet - by far the largest collection in the world. Also on display are cufflink memorabilia such as vintage cufflink ads, photos and even album covers featuring performers wearing cufflinks like The Beatles and Bob Dylan, “did you say Bob Dylan”?



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Apr 5



Few colors can convey many sensations, this is where the color purple comes in because purple is one of them. Purple takes on the properties of the color red which produces motion and causes people to get excited and at the same time it blends the properties of the color blue in the entire mix. Blue is known for being a soothing calmed color which encourages concentration and productivity.

There are many tones of purple, in darker clearly defined purple tones this color helps people relax (blue properties) if the tones are high on the other hand it can cause uneasiness, but for the most part the color purple people use is somewhat darker or lighter which can uplift those who see this color, it can calm our minds and nerves and just like the color blue encourage creativity.

It has also been said that the color purple offers a sense of spirituality which sets it apart from other colors and tones. People who use this color send the message of being independent, creative, individualistic, romantic and very original. This color is also said to be related to New York fashion and NY urban style.

Interesting facts about the color purple:

The color purple is said to represent “pride” in Christian belief. Some say that priests who use this particular color are being proud of having knowledge which leads to God. It is also used to represent advent and Lent.

When purple objects are used in small spaces they often makes the place appear to be larger, this theory has actually been tested in gardens where it is said that this color visually recedes and and makes a small place feel larger.

Violet, a tone of purple is said to be the color of the “crown chakra” which is directly linked to our mind, our nervous system and it is also a representation of pure thoughts. Those who use the color purple or surround themselves by purple are said to be able to open the chakra which connects to infinite consciousness and also provides deep spiritual understanding.

In United States politics the color purple is used to represent balance, for instance those states which have an equal distribution of members of the Republican and Democrat parties are said to be purple states.

In countries such as Japan and those with similar belief system, the color purple is used to represent wealth and great social position.

Great Examples of Purple Cufflinks are:

Circular “On Target” Purple Cuff Links : (cufflinksman keyword: “CL-0010″) These rhodium-plated purple cufflinks are very elegant and a definitive must have for those who like the way silver blends and contrasts with the color purple. These cufflinks have a glossy finish which makes them even more attractive to the human eye.

Traditional Rectangular Plum Striped Cuff Links : (cufflinksman keyword: “CL-0020″) The perfect cufflinks for those who go for the elegant look while showing a trendy and futuristic design.

Plum Purple Silk Knot Cuff Links: (cufflinksman keyword: “SK-0011″) These are the perfect cufflinks for those who love simplicity and love the effect purple has in people, they are carefully hand made with real silk.

Plum Purple & Cream Silver Silk Knot Cuff Links: (cufflinksman keyword: “SK-0018″) Just like the already mentioned cufflinks these have a simple yet elegant design in two thread tones, silver and purple which soothes and calms people.



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