An exceptional pair of vintage sterling silver cufflinks centered with luminous genuine moonstone cabochons and finished with beautifully detailed silverwork.
Each cufflink features an oval moonstone cabochon bezel-set against a darkened sterling silver field with fine radiating texture. A substantial twisted-rope sterling border frames the rectangular design, creating wonderful contrast against the soft blue-white glow of the moonstones.
The moonstones display that unmistakable ethereal luminosity for which the gemstone is prized, shifting from milky blue to warm flashes as they move through the light.
With a combined weight of 19.19 grams, these are not lightweight costume cufflinks. They have a substantial, luxurious feel in the hand and beautifully constructed sterling fittings on the reverse.
The backs are clearly marked STERLING.
A distinguished pair for the collector of vintage men’s jewelry, sterling silver, or natural gemstone accessories.
Details
- Vintage men’s cufflinks
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Metal: Sterling silver
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Marked: STERLING
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Gemstones: Genuine moonstone
- Stone cut: Oval cabochon
- Setting: Bezel set
- Twisted rope border
- Fine textured / oxidized sterling background
- Substantial swivel-bar cufflink backs
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Total weight: 19.19 grams
- Classic mid-century-inspired design
Measurements
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Cufflink face: approximately 1 inch x 3/4 inch
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Moonstone cabochon: approximately 16.60 mm x 11.54 mm
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Total pair weight: 19.19 grams
Condition
Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear and natural patina consistent with age.
The sterling retains excellent definition throughout the textured surfaces and twisted-rope borders. Both cufflink mechanisms remain secure and functional.
The moonstones are securely set.
One moonstone exhibits visible natural internal characteristics and surface-reaching inclusions consistent with the individual character of an older natural gemstone. Please review the detailed photographs closely.
Styling Notes
These are exactly the sort of cufflinks that elevate a beautifully tailored shirt without looking overly formal.
The cool sterling silver and soft moonstone glow work especially well with black, charcoal, navy, crisp white, or French-cuff evening shirting.
They would also make a particularly handsome groom, anniversary, or heirloom gift.
Collector’s Notes
Moonstone has been prized in jewelry for generations for its mysterious floating glow, while substantial sterling cufflinks represent a category of men’s jewelry that has become increasingly collectible.
What makes this pair especially appealing is the combination of genuine gemstone cabochons, nearly 20 grams of sterling silver, dimensional rope detailing, strong vintage construction, and classic masculine proportions.
They feel substantial, beautifully made, and completely unlike modern mass-produced cufflinks.
