Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Shirt Studs

Timeless Platinum SIlver Monkey's Fist Knot Studs

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 Originally made of silk, we have captured the timeless design of the monkey's first knot in classic platinum silver.

Traditionally, silver that is heavily plated with platinum is referred to as vermeil, and with plating as thick as ours, we certainly think that these studs qualify! This thick plating ensures that the platinum silver on these studs will never rub off, which is why Fort Belvedere insists on plating that is ten times thicker than that of our competition. This thick plating not only improves longevity, it also imparts a rich luster that will truly stand the test of time and allows you to enjoy the look and feel of classic silver studs, easily valued at over $1,000 each, for a fraction of the cost.

Shirt studs are designed to be worn with evening shirts, such as a pleated-front tuxedo shirt for Black Tie or a Marcella pique or boiled-front shirt for White Tie. For formal occasions, it is traditional to match metals, such as your wristwatch, watch chain, fob, or other metallic accessories. Traditionally, your shirt studs should exactly match your cufflinks, which is why Fort Belvedere carries both items as matching pairs.

Platinum silver metals are traditionally worn with either Black or White Tie ensembles. Therefore, these studs are the perfect complement to any tuxedo, dinner jacket, or tailcoat, and their matching cufflinks could also be worn with day attire like a business suit at the office, tweed jacket, or navy blazer.

The Perfect Studs for Any Evening Shirt

These studs are sized according to the refined and understated conventions of the Golden Age of Menswear and were rigorously tested with evening shirts from various manufacturers to ensure an elegant position and a secure hold.

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

Length: 15 mm or 0.59" with the mechanism opened.

16mm or 0.63" with the mechanism closed.

Knot Diameter: Approximately 11mm or 0.43,” which is comparable to the size of a shell button.

Truly Artisanal Dress Studs

To ensure their durability, the bodies of these shirt studs have been cast from 925 sterling silver. While we considered making these studs 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 studs 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 studs as unique pieces of art that you will proudly pass on to your children.

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.