Nov 29



Blue is a word derived from the old French word “bleu” which is often used to refer to any shade level between navy blue which is the darkest type of blue and cyan which is the brighter type of blue.

The color blue is used to convey peace, calm, strength of character and reason. People who wear blue are said to be dependable individuals who are trustworthy and committed in everything they do. The use of blue cufflinks is perfect for those who are the voice of reason and handle very stressful situations. When it comes to business this is an excellent color to wear as it can transmit serenity to those who see it. This color is also said to aid intuition, calm and sedate.

Blue and its many shades is quite neutral when it comes to gender, in other words men and women can wear this color according to the shade used.

Interesting facts about blue:

* Indigo, a deeper tone of blue symbolizes wisdom, spiritual realization and self-mastery.

* In Greek superstition the color blue is said to ward of the “evil eye” which is sometimes cast unintentionally by those who envy prosperous people, the effects are said to turn any kind of good fortune around. This belief has been passed down from generations and among different cultures which is why wearing something blue is said to protect from envious people.

* In oriental beliefs, blue is said to be the color of the throat Chakra, wearing blue can open the throat Chakra improving clairaudience. Chakras are believed to be our “invisible organs” a way to think about them is by thinking of the many sounds which we don’t hear because our hearing abilities are limited, the many sounds are there but we just can’t perceive them, the same applies to our eyes and the many light wavelengths. Wearing a certain color will open the specific Chakra that color is related to, there are seven Chakras in total.

* In American history, blue was used to represent the northern union during the civil war.

* Studies show that people are more productive in blue rooms.

Great examples of blue cuff links are:

* Rectangular Blue Enamel Cuff Links (cufflinksman.com, keyword: “CL-0004”):: These are perfect for business people and professionals who want to transmit assertive energy, balance and strength.

* Azure Blue Window Cufflinks (cufflinksman.com, keyword: “CL-0024”):: Perfect cufflinks for those who want to keep a simple but elegant look.

* Retro 1970 Inspired Enamel Cuff Links (cufflinksman.com, keyword: “CL-0021”): If you like the retro-look these are the cufflinks to go for, they have two tones of blue which makes it look classy.

* High Fashion Blue Rhodium Cuff Links (cufflinksman.com, keyword: “CL-0023”): These are the perfect cufflinks to make a fashion statement, they have two tones of blue and perfect silver polish.



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Nov 27

SB1128 Cufflinks That Mean BusinessChevalier’s fall/winter 2008 collection showcases an interesting line up of brown ties and silver cufflinks to rival any other designer brands out there that aim to the same. One of the most popular among the series is the Copper Brown Silk Tie.

 

Copper brown has become the color choice of business executives who want to have some fun on a business suit but would still like to be taken seriously at the right place, and at the right time. The pattern itself tells us that the wearer is not afraid to be stylish and fashionable even if the rest of the herd would rather stick to the more conservative and traditional design.

 

We can expect innovative ideas and effective leadership from someone who thinks that change is necessary in any organizational and social environment. If you are someone who thinks that reform is as necessary as the air we breathe, this Copper Brown Silk Tie is the best accessory that can portray you as the person who would do anything to turn draconian ideas into something that can even be useful to future leaders.

 

Copper Brown Silk Tie is handcrafted to ensure high standards when it comes to neckties. The materials that were used are all handpicked by the designer to concretize his idea of what is beautiful and functional. The cloth that has been used is crafted through the jacquard weaving of copper brown and dark brown silk yarn woven in a subtle crisscross pattern. This one-of-a-kind tie perfectly matches any stylish cufflinks out there to achieve that elegant and sophisticated look.

Nov 26

SB1216 Men in Graphite & SilverThe Striped Necktie – Graphite & Silver is included in the recently released collection of ties which is aptly called the “Identity” series. It is a collection of business ties that aim to emphasize a certain personality in the person who wears it. The Striped Necktie – Graphite & Silver is one of the most popular in the collection which proves its constant recommendation in most silver cufflinks and ties stores, both online and offline.

 

The charm of Striped Necktie – Graphite & Silver lies in the innovative use of the material to achieve an interesting texture. Instead of using smooth silk for the whole tie, the designer managed to alternate ribbed and smooth silk—the silver stripes, being the smooth ones and the graphite, being the ribbed ones. That way, the necktie has achieved a certain structure, far from being the flat and thin ties that we are more familiar with. This one is a lot thicker, making it easier to knot.

 

While the play on the material is interesting enough, the stripe pattern also adds up to the final look of the tie, giving it a sophisticated and manly charm. Wear it in the office and your officemate wouldn’t be able to stand not taking a glance at your business attire as you walk pass through the corridor. The tie can also break the usual flow of men in black suit or tuxedo in a formal event, you, being that figure to arise amidst the herd.

 

Wear the silver & graphite tie on a white, gray or black suit and you’ll achieve that classic, film noir or mafia look—the perfect description to a man of class.

Nov 25

cd-700 Timepieces for the Elegant YouGold is the definition of classic elegance since time immemorial. The Western world has been fighting for gold and glory ever since their civilizations existed. There is really something about gold that makes it the epitome of riches, both natural and manmade.

 

Gold cufflinks prove such. But nothing else depicts the timeless beauty of gold but the Elegant Working Roman Numeral Gold Watch Cuff Links. Common sense tells us that these pair of functional material cufflinks is the quintessential timepiece you need for your cufflinks collection. If, otherwise, you don’t have the same penchant for cufflinks as that of collectors, getting the Elegant Working Roman Numeral Gold Watch Cuff Links as your first and last pair is recommendable. Some day, you’ll need to wear a pair of elegant cufflinks in a formal gathering and this one should be the ultimate pair of cufflinks you should wear for that once in a blue moon experience.

 

Not only that. Wearing the cufflinks in any social gathering can surely earn you some new acquaintances, potential good friends and more-than-friends. This interesting timepiece is a surefire conversation starter. The impression these people would have on you can be remarkably appealing, all that is left for you to do is to prove your worth.

 

Now you can capture all the right attention by wearing an elegant timepiece up on your sleeves. Enjoy and take advantage of the occasion by rising up to it. Show others what it is about you that they would love to know without seeming as if you are trying hard to please them. It is easier said than done. The cufflinks is a great start.

Nov 24

fz10266-022-1x Brown Sterling Silver Square CufflinksThe function of brown cufflinks has evolved from being a basic wardrobe necessity to make mixing and matching your outfit easier to a set of cufflinks that can actually command respect and authority. If you want to appear firm and strong in the office or in a formal gathering, wearing the Brown Sterling Silver Square Cufflinks might just do the trick for you.

 

Combine the fundamentalist nature of the color brown and the stylishness of sterling silver into one cufflinks and you’ll get the effect that you want to impose on people in a subtle manner. Wearing the sterling silver cufflinks in the office can help you put across the message that you mean serious business even if you are not trying to deliberately convey such.

 

It is great that psychologists and behavioral scientists nowadays have come to know the potential of color psychology to help managers and leaders organize their ranks easily, without hurting someone’s feelings or appearing too condescending to subordinates. By merely wearing the right color of cufflinks and neckties, you can easily manipulate how others will view you. Because of that, you also have control on what you wanted them to do for you.

 

You don’t just want to look beautiful and charming in the office everyday. There is a reason behind the importance that we give on the aesthetics. It is the first thing that other people can sense about us. It is true that attitude and personality is more important but it should all begin with the way you are able to present yourself. Besides, trying to present yourself in the best light possible is already a means for you to showcase your good attitude and personality.

Nov 21



Today, Swarovski Crystals, the choice material of world class jewellery designers. A sense of luxury is extended through sterling silver and enamels creating forms reflecting beautifully, textural influences at every angle. Natural light suddenly becomes part of the experience as it bounces off every facet of Swarovski Crystal.

If you’re a fan of Swarovski Crystal Jewellery here’s a little history? In 1892, Daniel Swarovski registered a patent for his machine that cut crystal on an industrial scale with greater speed and precision than the manual process. This was the start of one of the most sought after crystal production centres in art history. Daniel Swarovski founded his company in the Alps, named for his family, in 1895.

In the late 19th Century, crystal was regularly used to enhance formal evening wear. Crystal pieces were actually sewn into formal jackets and gowns. Swarovski took advantage of this fashion trend and in 1913; he created his own crystals exclusively for the fashion industry.

Always the entrepreneur, Swarovski used the storage of cutting machines and materials during World War I to enhance his business. For the war effort, Swarovski produced grinding and dressing tools that were used to process crystal stones and he marketed them under the name of Tyrolit from 1917 to 1919. Until about 1956, Swarovski would often use the innovations of his original crystal company by developing subsidiary companies which provided products for automotive and roadway reflectors, telescopes, and lenses.

By mid 20th Century, Swarovski returned to the work of jewellery-making and crystal promotion using special treatments to produce colourful effects within crystal. This new found popularity of Swarovski pieces made the firm’s crystal the desired crystal for famous chandeliers that graced such sites as the Metropolitan Opera House, major museums, and the castles owned by European monarchs. By the late 1960s, Swarovski stones were utilized in home design, fashion, and jewellery markets worldwide.

By 1976, Swarovski business expanded from that of a cutting, manufacturing, and jewellery production facility to a business committed to silver crystal as an end product for figurines and collectibles. The first crystal collectible sold by Swarovski was a mouse figurine. The mouse, a best seller at the Innsbruck Olympic Games, enjoyed prominence throughout the world. In the early 1990s, exhibitions featured Swarovski crystal and its crystal technology. In 1995, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary with the production of a prominent Swarovski century swan in silver crystal. In that same year, the firm opened its exhibition centre featuring a history of crystal and the Swarovski Company.

Some of Swarovski notable crystal designers include:

Max Schreck who is responsible for the popular animal line of fine crystal collectibles, Anton Hirzinger whose designs include the famous Swarovski trademark swan and the Centenary Swan, Edith Maier who joined Swarovski in 1990 and designed the Roe Deer Fawn, the Fairy Tales series, and the popular Sweetheart piece, Gabriele Stamey who designed Swarovski popular Columbine figurine, and Adi Stocker who is arguably Swarovski best known designer creating two major Limited Edition pieces for Swarovski crystal.

And the tradition lives on.



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Nov 20



Xmas is a magical time of year, where families get together and do their best to infuse themselves with as much of the Xmas spirit as they can. After all, it is the season of goodwill! Xmas is also a time for gift giving, and – unfortunately – a potentially stressful time as we try and work out exactly what type of Xmas gifts our nearest and dearest will enjoy.

So, when buying for him this Xmas – and it could be either a friend, or a loved-one - why not help him bring out his more stylish side with a pair of beautiful cufflinks? Designed for use with the delightfully decadent double-cuff shirt, cufflinks are the ultimate in Xmas gifts for men. Cufflinks can also be worn with some convertible cuffs, so the possibilities for wearing such an amazing gift have never been greater!

But what is the behind these wonderful items of male apparel? It has been claimed that the history of the humble cufflink actually goes back as far as the Middle Ages, when gentlemen would fasten their cuffs with something known as a cuff string. However, the London Gazette reportedly made the first reference to what we now universally regard as a cufflink in 1684; but it was not until the 1860s that these little gems made it into the mainstream and became affordable to the wider public.

Cufflinks are a great way to compliment his own unique sense of style. In addition to designs crafted from any number of different types of metal – whether precious or otherwise – cufflinks can also be crafted from silk knots, and it is even possible to obtain versions designed to resemble doubled-up buttons; although a cufflink or silk knot is a far more sophisticated option.

But when it comes to buying Xmas gifts, what’s the best style to go for? Construction materials aside, cufflinks chosen as Xmas gifts should fit the personality of the wearer. Science fiction enthusiasts might like to wear cufflinks featuring the Daleks, those not-so-loveable characters from the long-running series Doctor Who. Dads might like to receive cufflinks advertising that they have become proud new fathers – although the bleary-eyed sleep-deprived look should be quite a giveaway – and existing dads with daughters might like to wear on their sleeve the fact that their daughters love them.

And for men who like their sport, there are cufflinks designed to declare a love of football, rugby, and even pastimes such as cricket and snooker. But that isn’t all, as cufflinks can also be a great way to wish someone luck, show how fantastic it is to reach a certain age, or even for people to let the world know that they’ve managed to hold their own and make it through university; the number of messages that these Xmas gifts can potentially convey are almost unlimited!

The only difficulty with cufflinks is knowing how to wear the cuff as, in addition to the much-worn ‘kissing’ model, it is also possible to wear the cuff barrel-style. However, following the latter option forces the cuff ends to overlap one another and the incredibly stylish cufflinks might not be quite so visible to those located nearby.

However, cufflinks are actually pretty easy to put on; if the pair in question features a ball at the end of the bar, it is only necessary to push the ball through the hole, in a manner not dissimilar to fastening a cuff equipped with buttons. However, if the cufflink is designed to feature a bar end, this should be closed before pushing through the cuff; securing the link then becomes as simple as closing the bar into a horizontal position.

Most importantly however, when buying cufflinks as Xmas gifts, all that needs to be ensured is that the gift fits the personality and tastes of the recipient. After all, he is going to be wearing one of the most important and visible items of apparel in a man’s wardrobe of formal attire.



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Nov 20

LVL-BLU-1 Perfect Cufflinks for the Savvy ManGot a new blue suit you want to wear for a make-or-break presentation you have with the bosses? Well, just a little accentuation will call forth good impressions at once. How about adding a nice pair of silver cufflinks to the ensemble, something that your boss may find refreshing as they haven’t seen you worn such at the office?

 

Not a bad idea, isn’t it? Now that question is which cufflinks? There are several cufflinks stores online and offline offering a wide array of accessories that might fit your need this very moment. Checking them out armed with nothing at all is like finding a needle in a haystack. Now what you should do then is to try and figure out what exactly would the blue suit entail? Come one, you have chosen a great suit. Trust your judgment on this one.

 

How about a pair of blue cufflinks as well? That would make your choices easier because now you are sure that the color of your cufflinks would match the suit. Your only problem is which among the various blue cufflinks you are going to choose. There are lots of them, mind you—from novelty cufflinks to functional cufflinks to the traditional-looking ones.

 

With that, you will have to rely on your instinct. Again, you have already chosen a lovely suit. Choosing the perfect cufflinks is certainly easier than that. But if you really want a tip, here’s one: the Blue Liquid Level Cufflinks. It is simple yet elegant; minimalist and not too plain, too—perfect for the person that you are.

Nov 19

RR-213 Cufflinks to Remind You of the Great Days When You Were Still CarelessYou have never really been the conventional type ever since? Back in high school, you were one of the outsider crowd. Actually, what you had wasn’t even a crowd as most people like you seem to go their way in solitude. But all that became different when you finished college and was forced to go with the flow or else you’ll end up the dirtbag forever.

 

Now there you are clad in your business suits accented by a nice tie and a pair of silver cufflinks. But hey, what was that biker cufflinks doing on the sleeves of your polo shirt? Certainly, decades sans the leader jacket and studded boots aren’t ready to leave you alone. Not especially now that you can buy your own Harley Davidson’s. But of course, you now know better than what you did back in the days when you and your sports bike have gone through all that racing with a little too much to drink. Now, you can only than the heavens you are alive and you swear you won’t be as careless ever again.

 

But that doesn’t mean that you have fully given up your love for motorcycles. To you, that’s what Saturdays are made for and that’s the only way you can maintain that kid’s voice in you whenever you feel as if you are not yourself anymore. That’s your only escape. And that can never be replaced by any Motocross Cufflinks in the world. You just need the real thing and you need it badly. So you find your way back into that world again at least for a day. And cherish every moment of it because the next day, you are back to the reality you have chosen, again.

Nov 18

CC-BW-REPP Why Black and White Remains to be ClassicClassic designs are not called that if they were to fade away in an instant. There are elements in a jewelry that can make it time-tested fashionable and artsy. In such a way that there are modern designs that might not make the cut out in a few years time and would remain a lousy old fad to be forgotten from then on.

 

The cufflinks industry is not spared by such fashion faux pas. There is only a little percentage of the silver cufflinks that are being made today can possibly last until your grandson’s lifetime and we are not even expecting that long from these stuff. Instead, we are merely assuming that at least they would deserve the “classic” label for now.

 

So what are those elements that have to be considered to make a piece of jewelry a classic? Well, let’s talk about color first, or the lack thereof: black and white. Really, if you are expecting for the pink fad to last a decade, you are absolutely misinformed. Color is much affected by culture and as society changes, we get to change the tint of our spectacles, too. There are various reasons as to why we do such but to discuss that would entail a much lengthier article. Let us say, people tend to control how they want to see the world and if we are to take that more literally than metaphorically, we’ll understand why black and white photographs are still to-die-for despite high definition cameras.

 

Going back to jewelries, black cufflinks remain to be in the bestsellers list just because of that. Indeed, there are still fashionable people in the world who do not easily follow the trends. Those people would rather stick with the usual Black and White Repp Stripe Cufflinks than venture into a psychedelic catseye one or the shiny shimmering Swarovski fever.

 

Simple and minimal is always beautiful and it takes a great length of fashion exposure to realize.

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