Cufflinks from Classic to Contemporary

If the man you’re buying a gift for is a smart dresser, preferring suits to casuals, or if he wears a suit to work, then he may appreciate a set of cufflinks. It’s not something a man will normally buy for himself, but he will happily use a set if given as a gift. I used to think cufflinks were an old-fashioned gift, but there are some great contemporary cufflinks shapes and designs around, as well as more traditional ones.

If he has quite conservative tastes, then stick with simple but stylish gold or silver cuff links. The most classic shapes are oval, rectangular or square, but they also come in less plain designs such as Celtic knots and octagons. These are ideal for everyday wear and can be worn with any color of shirt or suit. For something simple but special, give monogrammed cufflinks. For a classic evening look, cufflinks inlaid with onyx are a good choice.

If the man prefers a more contemporary look, silver cufflinks would be ideal. Again, these come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but if you want to make the gift extra-special, look for handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks. Another good contemporary choice is colored cufflinks, featuring either different gemstones or enameling.

For a really personal gift, match the cufflinks to his hobbies, interests or even his career. A few examples of career-related designs are tractor cufflinks for a farmer, blueprint cufflinks for a designer and gavel cufflinks for a judge. Novelty designs include guitar, corkscrew, football or fishing cufflinks.

Cufflinks are a perfect gift to give on special occasions such as weddings and anniversaries as they can be engraved with appropriate dates, names and sentiments. This makes the gift one that can be treasured for a lifetime.

Like all jewelry, cufflinks can be inexpensive or blow-the-budget. If you don’t have much to spend on the gift, go for plain gold or silver plated cufflinks. If money is no object, then you can get cufflinks encrusted with precious stones such as diamonds. The choice is yours!

If, like me you had the idea that cufflinks were unsuitable as a modern-day gift for men, then hopefully this article will have changed your opinion. If you’re still unconvinced, take a look online at the hundreds of cufflink designs available, ranging from classic to contemporary, formal to funky, and prepare to be amazed.