Decorative fasteners used to secure shirt cuffs, typically worn with formal attire.
Compound of 'cuff' from Middle English coffe meaning 'glove' or 'mitten', and 'links' meaning 'connections'. Cufflinks developed in the mid-17th century as a more elegant alternative to ribbons or strings for fastening shirt sleeves.
Cufflinks are tiny works of art that often tell personal stories - they're frequently passed down through generations or given as meaningful gifts. Interestingly, they represent one of the few acceptable ways for men in formal settings to express personality and style through jewelry.
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