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MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
A Mid-century Sapphire And Diamond Dress-set
Located in London, GB
A mid-century sapphire and diamond dress-set, consisting of a pair of cufflinks and four buttons, each with a quatrefoil design, centrally set with a carré-cut diamond surrounded by ...
Category

20th Century English Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Mid-20th Century Jade and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century jade and enamel cufflinks, each link consisting a jade disk centrally set with a round brilliant-cut diamond on a white gold background with white enamel s...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Gold and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of gold and enamel cufflinks, each link designed as an artist’s palette with enamel paints and a set of paintbrushes, hallmarked London 2008, bearing the Bentley & Skinner spo...
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Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pair of Blue Poppies Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of blue poppies cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a diamond ...
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2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Pair of Red Poppies Art Deco Style Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of red poppies art-deco style cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a...
Category

2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Penguin Dress Set
Located in London, GB
A penguin dress set, the pair of black and white enamel penguin cufflinks accompanied by four matching buttons, all mounted in yellow gold, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2009, bearing...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Penguin Dress Set
Penguin Dress Set
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Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diam...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Guillotine or Straight-Cut Cigarillo Cigar Cutter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold cigarillo or cigar cutter. By Tiffany & Co. A so-called Guillotine or straight-cut cutter. With an engraved monogram. The opening for the cigar is approx. 1...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Mahie Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
These bold Mahie 22 karat yellow gold cufflinks are sure to define your look. Stamped: 22K, JM
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Diamond Gold Horse Head Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Realistically designed as horse heads with diamond eyes. Snap closure, mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Lion Enamel Cuff links
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from sterling silver, these enamel cuff links are hand set with .58 carats of pave diamonds with hand painted miniature art. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

12.34 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these cuff links are hand set with 12.34 carats Blue Sapphire and .39 carats of pave diamonds in blackened finish...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

DOLAND & BULLOCK Pair Of Cufflinks In 18Kt White Gold With 2.86 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of cufflinks designed by Dolland & Bullock. This are a fabulous pair of classic cufflinks, created in America by the jewelers of Doland & Bullock. The cufflinks has been carefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold "X" Motif Four Button Stud Set
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic 18k yellow gold four button Tiffany & Co. dress set is absolutely iconic. The set, copyrighted by the venerated house in 1992 is so complete that it will be delivered in...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Single Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cufflink Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14K Metal Color : Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight : 0.06ttcw Diamond Color Clarity : G-SI Height : 12mm JEWELRY CARE Ove...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Enamel Tennis Racquet Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Tennis related cufflinks By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each head with white and green enamel inlay and a tennis racquet with recessed strings to its center. ...
Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Links Of London Sterling Silver Beads & Black Gemstone Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English silver cufflinks. By Links of London. In sterling silver with bezel-set black gemstones. Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks! Date: 2005 Overall Conditio...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Black Onyx and Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of carved onyx and diamond cufflinks set in 18ct yellow gold, signed Asprey. This interesting pair features a Celtic knot with a stylised carved onyx body embell...
Category

1990s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks. Edo period decorative fittings for the sword hilt of fine metal work including the background in shakudo ...
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Paul Smith London Taxi Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Paul Smith London Taxi Cufflinks. Round silver tone metal frames with faces containing opposing enamel buttons depicting an enamel pixeated photo of a multi-colored Paul Smith stripe...
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2010s English Modern Cufflinks

Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Tie Clip No. 63
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern tie clip. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 63 by Arno Malinowski Simply a wonderful Danish tie bar! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks. Crafted in Japan in Menuki style, a sword handle decoration in Edo period Japan. These cast copper figures were intended as cufflinks and depic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Mixed Metal

Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold cufflinks set with lapis lazuli detailed description the size of the cufflink is 1.9 cm by 1.8 cm wide weight 20.2 grams set with - 2 x 1.2 cm x 1.0 cm square fl...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Opal Cufflinks.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Opal Cufflinks. The opals are a triangular cabochon cut of a a semi-translucent to opaque white body with pin-po...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century Good Luck Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Good Luck Cufflinks. Crafted in Hong Kong from sterling silver and the faces of black onyx. The Chinese character “Fu” (meaning good luck) in silver on the faces of the r...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Gilin 18k Yellow Gold Abalone Mosaic Cufflinks
Located in Central, HK
Abalone Mosaic Cufflinks set in the 18K yellow gold.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Custom Made Ruby Diamond & 14k Gold Lion / Tiger Cufflinks
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Custom Made Ruby Diamond & 14k Gold Lion / Tiger Cufflinks Description / Condition: New. All jewelry has been professionally scrutinized and cleaned prior to being offered fo...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Men's Custom Made 18k Gold & Diamond African Water Buffalo Cufflinks
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Custom Made 18k Gold & Diamond African Water Buffalo Cufflinks Description / Condition: New. All jewelry has been professionally scrutinized and cleaned prior to being offer...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cufflinks set with agate 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold cufflinks set with agate - size 1.7 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The cufflinks are 1.7 cm wide and 1.4 cm high weight 11.6 grams Set with - 2 x 1.5 cm x 1....
Category

2010s European Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salvador Dali 18 Karat Yellow Gold Portrait Vintage Cufflinks
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Salvador Dali Museum portrait cufflinks crafted in polished and satin finish 18 karat yellow gold. The cufflinks measure 18 x 22mm and weigh 27.4 grams.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold and Sterling Silver Oval Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair Classic Oval cufflinks. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With smooth faces and toggle backs. Marked to the reverse: © TIFFANY & CO. / 18K ON STERLING Simply...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Men's Silver/Grey Fresh Water Pearl & 14k Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks & Studs Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Silver/Grey Fresh Water Pearl & 14k Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks & Studs Set * Note Pearls are Baroque Shape* Description / Condition: New. All jewelry has been professionally scru...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Square Shape Multi Sapphire Cufflinks Made in Sterling Silver for Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
These Square Shape Multi Sapphire Cufflinks in 925 Sterling Silver are elegant accessories crafted with natural multi sapphire which calms the senses and increases concentration. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Whimsical 18K Gold & Enamel Four Button Penguin Dress Set by Designer Hidalgo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made for the gentleman wanting to have some fun when going a formal event in a "Penguin Suit," by sporting this very imaginative and well executed 18k yellow gold and enamel four but...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels presents an exquisite pair of cufflinks crafted by the skilled hands of Georges Lenfant in 18kt yellow gold, originating from France circa 1967. Each cufflink boas...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of 14k Gold & Diamond Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Round Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of gold & diamond cufflinks. By Tiffany & Co. In 14 karat yellow gold. Each with a round head and engraved with an starburst pattern centered on a round single cut whi...
Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cufflinks Lapis Lazuli Diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold cufflinks set with lapis lazuli ​​and brilliant cut diamond 0.06 ct F/G VS/SI - size 1.9 cm x 1.6 cm detailed description The cufflinks are 1.9 cm wide and 1.6 cm ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunburst Graver Etch Oval Cufflinks 14kt Gold 12367
Located in New York, NY
20x15mm Oval Sunburst style cufflinks Solid Flat Plate 1.5mm 14kt yellow gold 16 grams Bar: 19 x 5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks YG with 0.04 carats Diamond on the center
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks Yellow Gold with 0.04 carats Diamond on the center. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold, and a 0.04 carat Diamond set on the center of the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Pave Set Diamond Square Cufflink Men's Jewelry
Located in IN
Crafted from lustrous 18 Karat White Gold, these cufflinks boast a sleek and polished square design, exuding a sense of timeless elegance and understated masculinity. The smooth surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks White Gold/Rhodium-0.03 cts Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks White Gold with 0.03 carats Diamond on the center. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K White Gold, and a 0.03 cara...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Gump's Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gump’s lapis lazuli yellow gold cufflinks circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ1017K. Scroll down for specifications. The faces have bezel-...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks YG with 0.76 carats Red Spinel on the rim
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks Yellow Gold with 0.76 carats Red Spinel on the rim. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold, with 0.76 carats of exquisite quality Red Spinel ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks YG - Pave' with 1.19 carats Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks Yellow Gold - Pave' with 1.19 carats Diamonds. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold, pave' with 1.19 carats of exquisite quality Diamonds....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks WG - Pave' with 1.19 carats Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks White Gold - Pave' with 1.19 carats Diamonds. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K White Gold, pave' with 1.19 carats of exquisite quality Diamonds. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks YG with 0.76 carats Tsavorites on the rim
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks Yellow Gold with 0.76 carats Tsavorites on the rim. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold, with 0.76 carats of exquisite quality Tsavorites ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Signed Italian 18K Gold Engine Turned Bar Cufflinks by Unoaerre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Italian Mid-Century cufflinks. By Uno a Erre. In 18 karat gold. Each with an engine turned (or stipple engraved) head or bar and a toggle connected by a robust tape...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Kanners Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For the connoisseur who appreciates only the finest, and most unique, cufflinks. Vivid green tsavorite garnets are paired with custom cut bullet shaped tanzanites in a one of a kind...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Tanzanite, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold

"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks WG with 0.73 carats Diamonds on the rim
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Umbrella Collection Cufflinks White Gold with 0.73 carats Diamonds on the rim. Cufflinks, hand-crafted 18K White Gold, with 0.73 carats of exquisite quality Diamonds on the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold 0.25ct Diamond Cufflinks, Harris & Maisey, 1968
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of 18ct yellow gold cufflinks from 1968, featuring rectangular plaques with a textured bark finish and five eight-cut diamonds, attached to swivel T-bar terminals. Period: -...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Roman Numeral Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Atlas cufflinks. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Together with their original Tiffany pouch. With raised Roman numerals to the ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sapphire Yellow Gold Boucheron Paris Estate Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
These Boucheron Paris Estate Cufflinks exude timeless elegance, crafted with 18kt. Yellow Gold and stunning Sugar loaf Cut Blue Sapphires. Circa 1960's, they make an unforgettable ad...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Sepkus Ribbon Yellow Gold Sapphire Estate Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Unlock timeless luxury with these daring Alex Sepkus 18kt. Yellow Gold Ribbon Cufflinks Featuring stunning Blue Sapphire cabochons from the H&H esteemed Estate Collection. For those ...
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2010s Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver .925 Constantine Coin 15mm Round Cufflinks
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 Constantine Coin 15mm Round Cufflinks THEORY OF GIVING: Silver has been important to mankind since before the Bible was written...
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Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Donkey Head Blue Sapphire Eyes Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
These sterling cufflinks have a lifelike donkey head design, with showcasing the intricate details of the ears, mane, and sapphire blue eyes. These cufflin...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

VINTAGE Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 3/4" x 1 1/4" Oval Turquoise Cufflinks
Located in Las Vegas, NV
VINTAGE Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 3/4" x 1 1/4" Oval Turquoise Cufflinks TURQUOISE , a blend of the color blue and the color green, has some of the same cool and calming attributes....
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1960s American Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 3/4" x 1" Rectangular Tigers Eye Cufflinks
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 3/4" x 1" Rectangular Tigers Eye Cufflinks Meaning: Tiger eye is a powerful stone that aids in releasing fear and anxiety, promoting mental clarity, and grounding...
Category

1990s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

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