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Timeless cufflinks - William Link
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Timeless cufflinks - William Link
William Link was a Newark, New Jersey jewelry maker who primarily worked in sterling silver and some 14k gold. The company was in business from 1871 through 1931. Over the company's various incarnations (quite helpful in dating the pieces) Link maintain a very high standard of workmanship and design on par with the best in Newark, including Unger Brothers.
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Link was founded simply as Wm. Link in 1871. The company became Link & Conkling in 1882 and went back to just Wm. Link in 1886. In 1893 the firm became Link, Angell & Weiss and in 1900 just Link & Angell. This period's trademark was three interlinking rings with L A W going to L & A when the name change occurred. In 1910 the firm became Wm. Link Co. with a double link trademark.
The company founder by William Link left behind memories of the olden days cufflinks for the new folks to admire. What a pair of timeless cufflinks!
Adwin Ang
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by creat3cp @ Thursday, December 28, 2006
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| Thursday, December 21, 2006
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Christmas Sales Countdown For Cufflinks
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Christmas Sales Countdown For Cufflinks Hello friends, Today let me give you a brief write up on the top 5 stores online offering a sales on their cufflinks this christmas. 1. JEGEM.com
They are running a 48 hours christmas super sale. So shopping for most stunning pieces?
Save up to 78% off retail price. 48 hours only, Dec 20 to 21 2. Cufflinks.com
Cufflinks.com is proud to offer free domestic (inside the US) UPS ground shipping for all orders over $100.00.Saver for resident in the U.S.A Take alook at their range of cufflinks on theme xmas! 3. DiamondSafe.com
They are giving a Up to 50% off for christmas sale. Plus free shipping on domestic order above $150.00. 30 Days risk free return policy. 4. TheSilkTieFactory.com
One of the cheapest retail store online for men cufflinks! Everyday a surprise lowest price for you. I see a 50% discount on most item. Will you grab it?
Shop for cufflinks at bargain prices,retail and wholesale! 5. eHotBay.com
Take a look at their Christmas sales.One word colourful. Another word: Many design.
Close Out Stock are clearance stock even they are not old or used or quality rejected.They are cleared for sake of introducing new items. Clearance will be done until the stock lasts. Enjoy your online shopping!
Adwin |
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by creat3cp @ Thursday, December 21, 2006
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| Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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David Webb's Cufflinks
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David Webb's Cufflinks
 David Webb is probably the foremost American jewelry designer. His impact on the jewelry business can best be summed up by a statement in the 90s by Hidalgo, a multiple winner of the Jewelers of America Jewel Award when he said "Webb was, I think, the most prolific designer of this century and I think unequaled."  David Webb grew up in Asheville, North Carolina which has a long arts and crafts tradition. He started work in his uncle's silver factory at age 14 and left to seek his dreams in New York three years later. Once in New York, his design flair eventually became apparent and, in 1948, he was able to team up with Nina Silberstein, an accountant, who raised the funds needed to start the business and then ran the business so Webb could concentrate on design. Nina and her family still run the David Webb Company today. Webb is known as a designer that took chances and worked with a variety of unusual materials. While his cuff links do not reflect the breath of materials used in other jewelry, they do reflect the spectrum of designs. Webb drew many of his designs based on nature, (top right) some, like this nautilus, fairly realistic, and others, like his enamel animals, being more whimsical. His best seller is probably the green frogs, but he used many colors with my particular favorites being the red frogs and the blue lions.  Webb also found inspiration in the many ancient designs. You can find pieces reminiscent of ancient Egypt, Greece and Japan. He sometimes used the Japanese mixed metal concept, the type used for a Samurai's armor, in cuff links (bottom right) Webb's effect on style was best stated by Hollywood Stylist Anna Roth when she said "It's not only quality of the workmanship, which is impeccable, The pieces are bold and unique. When you want to make an elegant statement you can count on David Webb." Yes, David Webb cuff links are bold, and to me, fun. They are excellent for that elegant statement, but are not for the faint of heart. Cheers! Adwin
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by creat3cp @ Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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| Sunday, December 17, 2006
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Paul Lobel Jewelry Design
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Well, let's look at another famous old time designer. Here it goes:
Romanian born and American raised and trained, Paul Lobel came to jewelry design in the manner of the top European designers. Lobel trained in commercial art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He did extensive work in commercial art designing accessories, furniture and holloware (dining services). As a commercial artist, Lobel's pieces were chosen as part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 1934 "Contemporary American Industrial Art" exhibit and he was a medal winner at the 1937 Paris International Exposition of Arts and Techniques. Some of Lobel's silver items were chosen again by the Metropolitan for its 1940 "Silver, An Exhibition of Contemporary American Designs by Manufacturers, Designers, and Craftsmen." Beyond commercial art, Lobel was also a painter and sculptor as well as even selling a few cartoons. When Lobel opened his jewelry shop, in 1944 in Greenwich Village, he was already an accomplished and well-known commercial and fine artist. Only two years after opening his jewelry shop, his pieces were included in the Museum of Modern Art™s "Modern Jewelry Design" exhibition. From then on, his pieces would generally be found in any major exhibition of modern jewelry design. Additionally, probably due to his commercial art background, his cuff links are far more wearable than those of many of his Greenwich Village. If your collection is contemporary or American made, Lobel's pieces should be strongly considered as a prized addition.
So do you want to get a piece?
Time for question and answer.
There is no real rule of thumb regarding how large (or small) someone's cuff links should be. There are many things to consider when deciding what size cuff links you are going to wear: - Are you a conservative dresser or think Liberace did not go far enough?
- Are you a gymnast or a defensive lineman?
- Do you conceal your position in life or do you wish to demonstrate that you have arrived?
One simply has to determine what one is normally comfortable wearing. Personally, I am usually the flamboyant dressing defensive lineman type. However, I have in my wearing collection several pair of small cuff links. There are simply occasions that call for a different way of dressing. For example, I would not wish to call attention to anything if I were appearing for an IRS audit. There are also times when someone else should be the center of attention -- woe befall the Father of the Bride whose jewelry pulls attention away from his daughter on her day. Dressing for the occasion does go both ways. If you normally wear small cuff links and need to attend a Texas Barbecue or Super Bowl party do not be demure, make a statement. Quite frankly, there are times that you wish to fit in with your surroundings and it takes a variety of styles and sizes of cuff links to fit into different circumstances. Good luck in finding the style that is normally you and have fun with determining what to wear for those unusual events.
Adwin Ang
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by creat3cp @ Sunday, December 17, 2006
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| Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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7 Secrets to choosing your desired cufflinks
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7 Secrets to choosing your desired cufflinks By Adwin Ang Hi everyone, You might want to know if you are wearing your desired cufflinks or the cufflinks does not fit you at all. I mean come on, have you worn a shirt which you fit uncomfortable before?
But for cufflinks, how can you feel it is unsuitable or totally distasteful? Okay. Right now I will reveal to you never before the 7 secrets to choosing your desired cufflinks. In fact, I am plainning to write an e-report in greater detail. Nevertheless, you get to read it here first. 1. Your Personality
Are you an outdoor person or an indoor person? Research study shows that people who are indoor tend to choose more dark dull colours while a outdoor person will choose a brighter colour. 2. Your skin tone
Try to get cufflinks that can complement you skin tone. If you are towards the draker skin type, get softer tone colour for the suface of your cufflinks. 3. Your Hobbies
Whare are your hobbies? Get a pair of cufflinks related to your hobbies. You might be able to find people with similar hobby talking to you as they will get attracted to something they like. 4. Your Dressing
How do you dress daily or during your free time? It is always good to have at least 2 pair of cuff links. One pair for your formal occassion and one pair for your casual dineing. Getting 2 pair of cufflinks would almost be an idea gift. 5. Your Sensitivity
What materials of cufflinks you would almost always stop for a second look? You do not need to look far. Just look at the watch you are wearing right now. Metallic, silver, gold or plain fabric. Choose a pair that matches your watch material. 6. Your Creativity
Do you like innovative idea or design? Why not try to get something unusual. If you have too many doubled cuffed links, why not get a normal swivel cufflinks with unique design. 7. Your Touch
Have you thought of getting a personalised cufflinks? Having your initial or your favorite photos engraved is possible with modern technology. Getting a personal cufflinks would clearly make you stand out as a truly unique personality. The key is be different.
Use the above 7 secrets wisely when deciding what to buy for yourself or your loves' one will give you a good idea in selecting the most desirable cufflinks.
Have a nice holiday! Adwin
Your cufflinks tour guide!
P.S: This is the missing xmas tree for previous posting. |
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by creat3cp @ Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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Christmas Tree Cufflinks
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Christmas Tree Cufflinks
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Look what I have found today. A xmas tree cufflinks! Wow, just look at the detail on the
christmas tree. I love the decorative on the tree makes one feel happy. Consider it is an
enamel cufflinks with limited production, the cost is on the higher side. A $160/pair.
There are also various similar but plain tree design. Hmm, why not get those. I am sure
the cost would be much lower. Anyway, no trees exist in natural with light bulks hanging on them.
ha ha!
Detail on cufflinks:
Enamelled Christmas tree cufflinks on a sterling silver setting. Approximately 1" x 3/4"w.
Source : http://www.cufflinks.com
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by creat3cp @ Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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| Sunday, December 10, 2006
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Murano Glass Cufflinks
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Murano Glass Cufflinks If you are think of getting a real pair of unique cufflinks for your loves one this christmas, do check out this store by Nathan Tim. Relatively a clean store with a wide range of uniquely crafted design ranging from seduction,glacier,plum.carnival,spice,truffle,candy,bouquet and custom cufflinks. The layout of the webstore is clean and surprisingly, there is an animated picture of how the cufflinks looks like when worn on the cuff shirts. Indeed a thoughful way to show visitor and gives the visitor a refresh view just by placing the cursor over the picture of the cufflinks. Nathan Tim also appeared in The Washington post express and Gotham Magazine. Indeed a popular item and cufflinks have move to higher ground of bring an art piece adored by many. Adwin Ang Your cufflinks tour guide
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by creat3cp @ Sunday, December 10, 2006
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| Wednesday, December 06, 2006
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Sterling Silver Clover Leaf Design Cuff Links
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| Sterling Silver Clover Leaf Design Cuff Links I thought this might be a good christmas gift you are intending to get it for your boyfriend or husband. This is a perfectly stylish and made of polished sterling silver material. These chunky cuff links feature a black cat's eye three-leaf clover. I heard that this is an extremely popular item now. The Clover leaf symbolise luck. Black Cat eye to to ward off evil and Sterling silver is classy. If you were to examine closely, the back resemble a double cuff but a swivel. The designer actually do consider the overall look of the cufflinks with great detail. A neat piece I would consider. Considering the price of 33.99 usd I would agreed it is a good buy. Hmm, I should get myself a cufflinks as well for x'mas. Detail:
Materials: Sterling silver, black cat's eye stone
Model No: CFGS1597172U-0505
Dimensions: 16.94 mm L x 12 mm W x 2.5 mm T
Merry Xmas everyone! Adwin Ang |
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by creat3cp @ Wednesday, December 06, 2006
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Southwestern Cufflinks
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| Southwestern Cufflinks
Hello, I am back. Today I saw an interesting article on southwestern cufflinks. Why not let me share it with you here. ( Read it while enjoying over a cup of warm coffee)
There are fair amounts of handcrafted cuff links produced in the American Southwest. While there are many similarities between pieces produced in the American Southwest and those produced in Mexico, there are also many differences. The materials used by both are basically the same as such materials are local to both areas. Both also bring together the influences of their native culture plus European design concepts. However, the differences between pyramid building militaristic Aztecs and the more peaceful Pueblo dwelling peoples of the Southwest is far greater than the differences between a Spanish influence and a Northern European influence. The cuff links of the Southwest fall into two categories. First, there are the basic trade goods, simple silver designs or enamel pieces done on copper in the same traditional Navaho, etc. designs seen on rugs and other fabrics. While these enamel on copper pieces are not highly collectible, there are certainly quite wearable and on a break-a-way Friday can certainly make your French blue Egyptian cotton shirt think its denim. Then there are also some great silver cuff links that come out of the Southwest and many can be had at bargain prices. This is because many of the pieces are not signed and for many that are signed – the artist just is not well known. Also, there will be times that you may find cuff links by a known Indian artisan, but will be reasonable as the collectors of major Indian silver jewelry focus on the larger traditional pieces. I believe that the confluence of cultures in the Southwest, together with nature itself, provides a backdrop that allows an artist to step outside of the box and create unique pieces. Time for some question and answer. Question:
I just got a pair of cuff links signed Bent K – who is Bent K? Answer:
Bent K stands for Bent Knudsen who was trained as a silversmith at C. M. Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. He worked at the Hans Hansen Smithy for 10 years. Bent and his wife, Anni (also a trained silversmith), established their own smithy in 1956. He often used stones in his designs that are in a simple, clear style and clearly well crafted. Knudsen's pieces certainly would be generally classified as Danish Modern; however, his use of stones puts him apart from most Danish modernists. While generally not at the quality level of Bent K, there is another Danish silversmith from the 50's whose signature is often found on cuff links – John L. It appears that John L was John Lauritzen, a Copenhagen silversmith from 1955-1981. His pieces are generally smaller and some were made in 830 silver instead of sterling. His pieces are well made but are probably more wearable than collectible. Knudsen is listed in the Thage Danish Jewelry book, listed in helpful resources while Lauritzen was not included.
Have you learn something today? Have a nice weekend & Happy Holiday!!
Adwin Ang
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