Cufflinks are making a comeback!

The cufflink has grown into a popular fashion statement for both men and women. Nowadays, cufflinks can be found in any shape, color or style. From glass, silver, gold, fabric, metals, etc.; cufflinks are making a big comeback with reckless abandon!








Cufflinks can be an elegant addition to a formal outfit or a funky addition to casual wear for both men and women. This is a far cry from the first cufflinks used by royalty in ancient Egypt and early Renaissance periods about 800 years ago. 






Glass buttons appeared in the late 17th century as a gaudier but lower-cost alternative to diamonds. The English fashion spread to France, where it became popular amoung the nobility. In 1788, the first known record of the word "cufflink" appeared.








During the nineteenth century, businessmen of varying classes began wearing cufflinks for a more casual wear, expanding beyond the traditional gala or evening event.  Prices came down and cuff links were now affordable to the average middle-class gentleman.





In the late twentieth century, the cufflinks industry had a low period when shirt manufacturers began mass-producing dress and tuxedo shirts with buttons on the cuffs.  But that didn't discourage the big jewelry companies from producing cufflinks.  Cufflinks and stud sets were here to stay.