Amber Cufflinks

Amber cufflinks are part of amber jewelry category. They are made of amber and very often precious metals like silver, gold or platinum. Amber is a yellow, sometimes reddish or brownish, fossil resin of organic origin. It is a translucent brittle material used for making beautiful jewelry or other ornamental objects.

First cufflinks were made around seventeenth century when men wanted something more practical and elegant than ribbons used to hold together their cuffs. Amber cufflinks became very popular and with development of jewelry industry the variety of designs expanded greatly. Shirt makers adjusted quickly to the new trend and started selling cufflink-ready dress shirts.

Wearing amber cufflinks became a fashion statement and nowadays amber cufflinks are worn both by men and women. Amber cufflinks are used to link the cuffs of shirts but play a decorative role too. Amber cufflinks add elegance and sophistication to any outfit. They come in different shapes and sizes but they are usually small, rarely exceeding 0.5 x 0.5 inch size. Men usually choose amber cufflinks for special occasions like: formal dinners, weddings or interviews. The most popular colour for amber cufflinks is cognac or dark cherry.