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Cufflinks were invented long ago as a removable button for shirts and jackets. When buttons became mass-produced and cheap enough to sew onto the material itself, these little studs were eventually used only at the cuffs. On the other hand, those same mass production techniques meant that the variet y of cufflinks increased dramatically. Of course, the need for Cufflinks increased, too.
Simple designs were most popular with country folk, while the more elaborate and decorative cufflinks stayed the jewelry of choice for sophisticated city folks. The Cufflinks can be spotted with embroidery, precious metals, painted designs and in some cases, huge paste or real gems. Today, Cufflinks are not for men alone. More and more women look for these little beauties, too. Some turn them into earrings. Cufflinks are the ideal collectible. They're reasonably priced, fun and, best of all; you can wear them out on the town and show off! You can certainly tell a lot about a person from his cufflinks.
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