Vintage cufflinks offers Swank Oriental Collection colssiane Samurai offered by Vintage Men's Swag Lot J-9

Cufflinks like this just don't show up often, and when they do they usually get sucked right into the collection of a savoy collector.... Yes, I almost just added them to my own! However, you can't keep (or wear) them all! It's rare that I stumble onto a set like these that I've not seen before! So here they are, just for you!

Probably part of Swank's Oriental collection or perhaps their Arts of the World collection, both dating to the late 50s and early 60s, these great oval cufflinks have a face design harking to the Japanese Samuari warriors. The clossiane design is framed in a detailed gold offers mount.

Lot J-9

PLEASE NOTE: the following is considered the ‘fine print' :

METAL PURITY: If I my listing includes any indication of metal purity (i.e., sterling silver, 14k gold, etc) that means specifically that either the item is marked as such, or I have tested the item. However, if the listing says “tested” please understand that I am not an expert nor a jeweler and there is no guarantee. I try to the best of my ability to insure that what I say is accurate, but am not infallible. There is no attempt to mislead bidders.

RIVOLI CRYSTAL and CRYSTAL: I tend to lump any stones/crystals or just glass that seem to flash a range of colors into the ‘Rivoli' category. This includes those sometimes called watermelon Rivoli as well as some that I see called Aurora Borealis. Only rarely do I obtain men's vintage jewelry in original boxes so that I can confidently call it “Rivoli”. If it flashes in a range of colors I call it Rivoli; if the color always seems to be consistently one color, I just call it crystal. Another name for this which you sometimes see is Heliotrope crystal. Also, it is difficult to photograph pieces with faceted crystals, particularly those that are “Rivoli” and show their true and unique color. When that is the case, I try to describe it to the best of my ability. To the best of my knowledge, the stones in any of my men's accessories are not ‘real' unless I so note in the description… so who knows, my ignorance may be to your advantage! For items that appear to be onyx, jade or other semi-precious stones I may call them what they appear to be, but cannot guarantee they are not faux stones.

CUFFLINKS and TIE ACESSORY SETS: While we don't wear ties as often in this day, having a smart tie tack, bar, or chain can move your style up a notch or two. Tie tacks, bars, or chains are available in a large number of styles, metal types, and themes. You can find them, and build a collection, that emphasizes your tastes, interests, and hobbies. And, with discernment, you can have the right tack, bar, or chain to fit any level of formality. Having some sets of cufflinks with tie accessories can also show your unique taste and interests. Hundreds of humdrum cufflink and tie accessories are available; rise above the crowd, and have cufflinks and tie accessories that show your individuality. Cufflinks and tie tacks, pins or bars are a great men's accessory and vintage cufflink sets are a hot collectible! Pick out a style that represents who you are, or that will spark conversation. Cufflinks show the world that you focus on the smallest detail, and add elegance to even your classy casual wardrobe. Typically, cufflinks are considered something you only need one pair for, and that pair is reserved for the most formal occasions. However, with the wide variety of french cuff shirts and cufflinks available, this needn't be the case! You can find a style of shirt and cufflinks that can be worn for nearly any occasion. While we don't wear ties as often in this day, having a smart tie tack, bar, or chain can move your style up a notch or two. Having some sets of cufflinks with tie accessories can show your unique taste and interests. Hundreds of humdrum cufflink and tie accessories are available, rise above the crowd, and have cufflinks and tie accessories that show your individuality. Don't be the guy who dresses to impress, then picks an accessory ‘off the rack' when, with just a little shopping around, he can find a vintage one the fits him perfectly! Of course, I'd recommend you look over all the vintage men's accessories I have available to make that shopping easier!

NOTES ON PHOTOGRAPHS: Many of the stones and even metal used in vintage men's jewelry is hard to photograph in such a way that it's true color shows. This can be due to reflection, facets, and lighting as well as the small size of some pieces. I try to take multiple pictures with different back grounds and lighting to help with that. I also try to describe them accurately.

BRANDS, DATES, and NAMES of specific cufflinks or men's accessories: I only identify cufflinks or tie bars/tacks as Dante, Swank, Hickok, Destino, etc IF I see them plainly marked as such. This even applies to cufflinks which I get in what seems to be an original box. Things get put into different boxes all the time. Also, some specific style MAY have been produced by several companies, some of which did not mark their products. If they are marked, I do attempt to get a photograph showing that.

CONDITION: I sell vintage men's accessories, so they will not, unless noted, be absolutely mint. However, I also do not sell any item I would not proudly wear myself. Some minor scratching may exist or wear in places that are not visible when wearing might be there. Also, I do not sell items that are in need of major serious cleaning, but all vintage jewelry may benefit from a light cleaning. I'd advice buyers to research how to best and safely clean costume jewelry do that if needed; if the item purchased is marked or I've tested it to be silver or gold, use appropriate cleaning methods for those materials. Personally, I like a little of the natural patina on sterling silver pieces and gold pieces.
ME: I'm a die-hard men's accessory collector, and have a large collection of vintage men's jewelry. And, as my collection has grown, I've found that I don't' have to wear what I collect to church, weddings, and funerals but can wear them in almost every occasion. I can't stop collecting, but there is a limit! When I see a piece that meets my high standards of what I'd wear, I buy it. But, since I can't keep it all and sometimes get duplicates, it has to go. That means you get to enjoy the great pieces I find! I'm a collector first and foremost, and don't sell as a business… only to pass along the great stuff I find! Rest assured that the money I make selling only gets reinvested in my 'hobby'.. or is it an obsession? You decide.