Eagle Claw Malachite Cufflinks

Heritage-Grade Hand-Carved Cufflinks

The semi-precious stones that decorate these cufflinks are the first thing that people notice, and for good reason: each stone is sourced from reputable dealers and undergoes a rigorous quality control regiment to ensure that only the finest stones make their way into the final product. The result? Truly astounding semi-precious stones that provide an unforgettable flash of color.

To ensure their durability, the bodies of these cufflinks have been cast from 925 sterling silver. While we considered making these cufflinks out of solid gold or platinum, we recognized that this would be cost prohibitive for many of our loyal customers. Therefore, we decided to utilize sterling silver for the bodies and then thickly plate each stud in a precious metal.

With a plating of 5 to 6 microns in thickness, these cufflinks look and wear exactly like examples crafted from solid gold or platinum, but at a fraction of the cost. The ethereal glint of shimmering platinum or the vibrant shine of gold marks these cufflinks as unique pieces of art that you will proudly pass on to your children.

Perfectly Proportioned Dimensions

These cufflinks are sized according to the refined and understated conventions of the Golden Age of Menswear and were rigorously tested with shirts with cuff buttonholes ranging from 13 to 19 mm, or .5” to .75,” to ensure an elegant position and a secure hold.

Length: 35mm or 1.38"

Large Ball Diameter: Approximately 12mm or 0.48"

Small Ball Diameter: Approximately 8mm - 0.32."

Please note that the additional width created by the claws around the smaller ball ensures a secure fit within the cufflink buttonhole.

Weight: 14 grams.

How to Wear These Cufflinks

These cufflinks are designed to be worn with a double, or French, cuff. Traditionally, you should endeavor to match the other metals in your outfit, such as a wristwatch, belt buckle, collar jewelry, or rings, with the metal of your cufflinks.

Fort Belvedere carries these same cufflinks with either gold or silver plating and clasping one of six different semi-precious stones.

Jewelry That Gets Better with Age

With regular use, your Fort Belvedere jewelry should not require any special cleaning and will naturally develop a beautiful, subtle patina that imparts personality and uniqueness.

If desired, a quality precious metal cleaner can be used sparingly to bring out a brighter shine on the metal, but this is not necessary. All of our jewelry is sturdy enough that you can wear it without concern and can look forward to passing them on to your children or even grandchildren.