A lovely quality pair of vintage figural cufflinks with busts of Adonis, the ancient Greek god of beauty and desire, and the lover of Aphrodite.
Hand-crafted in Greece from 8ct gold and sterling silver the Adonis busts are made from a layer of solid rose gold bonded onto sterling silver. A line of rose cut marcasite stones set in silver cups frame the images and add a fabulous steely sparkle. The cuff link posts and levers at the back are made of yellow gold plated sterling silver.
These unique elegant cufflinks are perfect for a wedding groom or any other stylish formal occasion and might make a worthy enough gift for a handsome chap!
MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, 8-carat gold.
GEMSTONES: Marcasite
MEASUREMENTS: the face of the cufflinks measure 1-1/8"/3cm tall and 3/4"/2cm wide. Total weight 12.2 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped on the back, "Sterling" "8K Gold" "Handmade in Greece", stamped on the posts "Sterling"
TOTAL WEIGHT: 12.2 grams
DATE: 1980s
CONDITION: In very good vintage condition with minimal wear and light tarnish, please see the photos
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
* Our photographs have been taken in extreme close up to show you every tiny detail. This often means that any flaws or damage which you can see on the photos will be invisible when viewed normally with the eye. This can also mean that the item can appear larger on the screen than it is in person, so please be sure to read our written description to double check all sizes and dimensions.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, 8ct Gold, Marcasite.