Silver Advice
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Solid silver, or Sterling silver, is an alloy of silver having minimum fineness of 925. Solid silver contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. As pure silver (99.9% purity) is too soft for making large resourceful and utilitarian objects, silver is usually alloyed with copper (in the above-mentioned percentage) to give the added strength whilst preserving silver's ductility and preciousness. Copper is primarily chosen in solid silver as it offers improved resistance to tarnish.
Solid Silver Cufflinks
Solid Silver cufflinks, A favorite gift for men can be engraved with the recipient's initials on the back of each cufflink. It is often either not suitable, or indeed desirable, to engrave the front of cufflinks, so the back is the perfect place to personalize the gift. I consider of all the men's gifts I can think of a Solid Silver pair of cufflinks is one of the most welcome gifts.
Engraving initials on the back of cufflinks not only makes them unique to the new owner it also shows the receiver you care. Look out for online sellers who have the necessary skill to offer this service. Engraving on solid silver cufflinks is still quite rare, but there are few sellers online who offer this service.
A History of Silver Cufflinks
The history of cufflinks starts in the late 1600s with Charles II, who had a flair for both fashion, and function, and was the instigator of the modern day cufflink. Before the 17th century, fashion conscious men retained their cuffs by ribbon or lace. However, some modernists, including Charles, started to use silver buttons connected by a small chain to retain their cuff, thus silver cufflinks were born.
Over the time, the silver cufflink developed and became a more stylish part of a man's wardrobe, especially for evening suits and other formal attire.
During the 19th century, businessman of all types began wearing cufflinks for business wear, expanding beyond the traditional wedding or evening event. Prices came down and silver cufflinks were available to the average man.
At the beginning of the 20th century, very innovative designers, like jewelers Liberty and Tiffany were at the forefront of cufflink design. Artistic trends like "Art Deco", Cubism or Bauhaus influenced cufflinks creators which used sophisticated materials like silver, enamels, crystal, pearl and precious stone. With the varying types of stones, precious metals, sterling silver cufflinks, fabrics, and design, the cufflink became the new well-dressed man's adornment of choice. They almost had an element of professional class attached to them.
In the late 20th century, the silver cufflink industry had a slow period when shirt manufacturers began mass-producing dress and evening shirts with buttons on the cuffs, but the industry has since seen a change. With styles and trends, as well as a price range to suit all budgets, silver cufflinks is a great accessory and add a touch of elegance.
Patina
The characteristic patina of silver arises from the hundreds of very fine random scratches that develop through time. The same minor scratches will be present on new silver and, although on a new surface they may be more noticeable, they are not a matter for concern on any new piece of silver, indeed quite the contrary.
Important: Please take extra care with your engraving message, engraved items cannot be returned, we will engrave exactly as you instruct.