Monkey's Fist Knot Cufflinks - 925 Sterling Silver Platinum Plated - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Cufflinks

Name: Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Cufflinks
Brand: Fort Belvedere
SKU: 4054956016819
Price: 415.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Cufflinks Comparison
Features	Fort Belvedere	Tiffany & Co.	Cartier	Brooks Brothers
Material 925 Sterling Silver	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Made In	Germany	?	?	?
Plating	5-6 Micron 23kt Yellow Gold/Platinum	?	Palladium	Rhodium
Luster	Yellow Gold/ Rose Gold/ Platinum	Silver/ YellowGold	Silver/ Yellow Gold	Silver/ Yellow Gold
T-Bar vs. Decorative Closure	Decorative	Both	T-Bar	Both
Handcarved Wax Model for Mould	Yes	?	?	?
Genuine Stones	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hypoallergenic & Nickel Free	Yes	?	?	?
Competitive Info Gathered	July, 2024	July, 2024	July, 2024	July, 2024

Solid & Heavy Construction - Made to Last
Handmade in Germany
Hypoallergenic & Nickel Free
Arrives in Handsome Gift Packaging

The cuff links are heavy and a nice gold. I am excited to see how they patina, but I’ve used them for several black tie events so far and I’ve gotten compliments on them more than once. From a distance they look almost plain, but the details of the knot show up when closer. So perfectly discreet without being anonymous
— Peter V., Denmark

Don't Monkey Around With These Cufflinks

Cast from Solid 925 Sterling Silver for Durability
Hand-Carved by a Master Jeweler
Thickly Plated with 5 to 6 Microns of Precious Metals
Timeless Monkey's Fist Knot Design
Hypoallergenic and Nickel Free

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 in Platinum and Rose Gold, completing, with these cufflinks, the Trinity of Menswer Jewelry Lusters.

Monkey's Fist Knot Cufflinks - Vermeil Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Plated - Fort Belvedere

You'll Be No Monkey's Uncle in These Gold Cufflinks

The monkey's fist knot is a common sailing knot, but its unique shape was also incorporated into classic menswear as a cuff link and a stud design. Originally made of silk, we have captured the timeless design of the monkey's first knot in platinum silver.

Traditionally, silver that is heavily plated with silver is referred to as vermeil, and with the thick, protective layer of platinum silver we have laid on these cufflinks, they certainly qualify! Platinum silver is a timeless classic, and our deep, classic silver will perfectly complement your outfits at any formality level. A thick plating ensures that the silver will not rub off with regular wear and imparts a rich luster that will truly stand the test of time and allows you to enjoy the look and feel of solid platinum silver cufflinks, easily valued at over $2,000, for a fraction of the cost.

These cufflinks can be worn with day ensembles or with evening attire and are suitably formal for both Black Tie and White Tie, able to be worn with tailcoat or a tuxedo. Traditionally, your cufflinks should exactly match your shirt studs, which is why Fort Belvedere carries both items as matching pairs.

To ensure the greatest possible versatility when assembling outfits either at home or while traveling, we encourage you to acquire examples of your monkey’s first cufflinks in as many metal lusters as possible, beginning with silver, yellow gold, and rose gold.

To help you in this endeavor, we are happy to offer a steep price break of 16% off if you purchase more than four cufflinks.

Questions?

If you have questions or need style advice in choosing a pair of cufflinks for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.

SKU 4054956016819

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.

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Truly Artisanal Cufflinks

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.

Proportions from the Golden Age of Menswear

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. You can see how they sit firmly in a shirt cuff from the associated pictures, but for your reference, please find the exact dimensions below.

Length: 32mm or 1.25"

Large Knot Diameter: Approximately 12mm or 0.48"

Small Knot Diameter: Approximately 10mm - 0.39"

What makes these monkey's fist knot cufflinks so special?

Cufflinks have been used for over a century to close men’s shirt sleeves, positioned, originally, at the top of the cuff before moving to the bottom. Through the decades, quality construction and elegant design have always set superlative cufflinks apart from mediocre cufflinks.

Classic cufflinks during the Golden Age of Menswear were designed to be works of art viewable from all sides. Therefore, both the front and back of the cufflinks were gorgeously decorated on both the faces and the post, often with intricate details and even precious stones. Soon, however, the cheaper and easier-to-make T-bar cufflink gained prominence, and genuine double-sided cufflinks were worn only by menswear connoisseurs.

Believing that cufflinks are an extension of the style and personality of the wearer, Fort Belvedere has revived the classic, timeless, and elegant cufflinks that look just as lovely in the back as they do in the front, because every aspect of a gentleman’s wardrobe should be refined and beautiful.

Modeled after the nautical monkey’s fist rope knot, these dignified cufflinks are handcrafted by master jewelers and are intended to stand the test of time, both as a timeless style icon and in the literal sense.

Details & Specs

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Handmade Artisinal Monkey's Fist Cufflinks

Just like a bespoke suit, the quality offered by a handmade piece of jewelry is beyond compare. These monkey’s cufflinks were handcrafted by a German master jeweler using heritage techniques. A genuine monkey’s fist knot was used as a model for our jeweler, which he then hand-carved into wax. A silicon copy was used to create a form from which the individual cufflinks were then cast in precious metals in the exact same process used in the making of custom jewelry.
Intricately Detailed Monkey's Fist Cufflinks

Our unrivaled production process makes it possible to emphasize the tiniest details in these beautiful monkey’s fist cufflinks. Each cufflink is balanced with a post of sufficient length to ensure a secure, well-positioned fit with double-cuffed shirts that will not snag or catch on the buttonhole. The fine, deep ridges on the cords showcase their impeccable workmanship, and we have discreetly hidden our Fort Belvedere maker’s mark on the reverse of the cufflink so that nothing spoils the elegance of the cufflink’s appearance.
Cufflinks Cast in Solid 925 Sterling Silver

The overwhelming majority of modern cufflinks are made hollow to save time and money. Because of our dedication to functionality and appearance, Fort Belvedere refused to compromise in this way and cast these cufflinks in solid 925-fineness sterling silver. Weighing in at just under an ounce at 24 grams, these cufflinks contain more than twice the silver of the cufflinks of our competitors. Not only does this give the cufflinks a pleasing heft in your hand, but the solid construction also improves durability and helps the cufflink sit securely in your sleeve.
Truly Timeless Monkey's Fist Cufflinks

ble to be effortlessly paired with casual, business, or even formal ensembles, these cufflinks are the most classic and versatile on the market today. Unlike other fanciful knot cufflinks, which can appear overdone and distracting, these monkey’s fist knot cufflinks are elegant and refined because their design is based on a real monkey’s fist knot. The workmanship and beauty of these cufflinks is so high that they can even be worn with Black or White Tie ensembles, which is why Fort Belvedere also carries a matching set of shirt studs.
Hypoallergenic & Nickel-Free

Most gold or platinum plating today contains nickel, an allergen that prevents many men from wearing plated jewelry. At Fort Belvedere, we have taken the extra step to ensure that none of our metal goods contain nickel, so even if you have had issues with other jewelry makers, you can confidently wear Fort Belvedere jewelry without concern or risk.