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Be Royal in Your Own Fashion

July 12th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks religion zen vermeil fleur lys large 02 Be Royal in Your Own FashionA popular symbol among European royalty, most prominently the French and English royal families for centuries prior to the advent of Napoleon and the Windsors, the Fleur-de-Lys has found its way to adorning other personages, city pendants, and eventually to the New Orleans Saints football team, among other places.  Meaning “lily flower” in French, the origins of this ancient symbol is disputed, with some sources pointing to Mesopotamia and even Egypt.  What it truly symbolizes is also in dispute, as some has thought it to be a distinctive arrowhead, a trident, or other weapon.  Some have even considered it to be representative of a bird, and even this is debated among scholars.  Despite all this, this symbol has even found its way to adorn samurai of feudal Japan, and is widely considered a distinguished decorative that happens to feature prominently.  Wherever it comes from and whatever it means, you may now possess this timeless decoration on your sleeves with the Vermeil Fleur De Lys Cufflinks.  These gold cufflinks will give your formal-wear a regal accent sure to impress and captivate.  They are engravable, which can make these personalized gifts that others will treasure for years to come. These and other religious and zen cufflinks will sure to give your outfit that extra bit of flair or statement without being too loud or ostentatious from the impression you attempt to project.  Though the Fleur De Lys may not have any official significant meaning that the other symbols on these cufflinks, they do evoke a royal bearing from having been adorned by kings and princes of Europe for centuries. 

Add Meaningful Weight to Your Gift by Personalization

July 11th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in engraved cufflinks

cufflinks engravable oval gold large Add Meaningful Weight to Your Gift by PersonalizationSometimes you want to show your appreciation for someone with something better than a mere trinket or bauble.  For many situations this is no task to be entered into lightly.  Perhaps you’re dating someone special and you want to show him your affection with something sentimental and appropriate.  Or maybe you’ve worked with someone for many years and a pair of baseball tickets just won’t do.  Several years of college and graduate school is an achievement worthy of more than a handshake and a slap on the back.  A loving marriage of multiple decades is something to be celebrated and cherished with something more than a vacation.  A set of personal, engravable cufflinks may be just the thing you’re looking for.  Classy and elegant, sterling silver cufflinks add appeal and luster to any man or woman’s formal-wear and are an appropriate gift for any important occasion.  They’ll certainly appreciate the shining accentuation brought by the set of Oval Gold Engravable Cufflinks.  Easily customizable with your own personal message, such as your initials, your fraternity or sorority Greek letters, or anything that would fit there, you can give something that will be of immediate sentimental value to that special person who deserves your appraisal.  But, of course, these don’t have to be limited as gifts for others.  Get them for your own collection.  A set of engravable cufflinks with your own personal monogram is a very sophisticated touch to your outfit that won’t be missed even by casual observers.  Personally directed gifts such as engravable cufflinks give a meaningful weight to the gift that will not be lost on the receiver. 

Lobsters are Not Just for the Rich Anymore

July 9th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks animal lobster large Lobsters are Not Just for the Rich AnymoreLobsters may not be great for your cholesterol, but that does not stop us from craving the succulent creatures. When they have been fresh caught from the cold waters of the sea, and steamed to perfection, there is nothing better dipped in butter and lay on a plate. We often associate Lobster with having a great deal of money, but that is not so true anymore. With the availability of commercial refrigeration, lobsters are no longer a seasonal treat; they are available all year long. They are still quite expensive when served fresh, but frozen lobster is quite tasty also. Lobster is usually eaten on special occasions; weddings, graduations, promotions, a special celebration. On vacation in the North East, specifically Maine, you can spend a fortune staying and eating fresh caught Maine Lobster, the best in the world. For a once in a lifetime experience, it would be worth every penny for the lobster eating alone. There is no obvious correlation between accessories like cufflinks for fashion and lobster, except two. That is the ability to show off the fact that you love lobster, and are proud of it; and for the lobster fisherman, and business owner it is the perfect way to show your brand every time you show your cuff. Our distinguished catalog of connoisseur cufflinks is the perfect place to find sterling silver cufflinks and the Lobster Cufflinks that you will proudly wear.

Cufflinks For The Vodka Lover

July 7th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks connoisseur vodka large Cufflinks For The Vodka LoverDespite popular belief, vodka is not Russian, it has its beginnings in 11th century Persia when they learned to distill ethanol from grape must. Of course it was only used for medicine back then, One famous medicine can be produced by you, and it works wonderfully for muscle aches and pains; no you cannot drink it,. Just fill a jar with lavender flowers and vodka. Set it in the sun for three days. It makes one of the best muscle pain relievers you can imagine.  It was not until the early 1300’s that vodka was produced as an alcoholic beverage. An Italian monk used the Persian technique and created “Aqua Vitae”, this is the base alcohol from which all other liquors come; Schnapps, Whiskey, Brandy, Cognac and Vodka. It was not until the late 1300’s that a merchant brought Vodka to Russia, and the legend began. Of course the Russian countryside is not applicable for grape production, so they processed rye for ethanol instead. Vodka has proven to be an American favorite over the years, and with the creation of flavored vodkas there is even more demand for it. It was James Bond’s favorite mixer and he asked for it by name in his famous line in all his movies; “Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred”. If like many people you are a fan of vodka and James Bond, there is a perfect way to show it. In our fabulous connoisseur cufflinks line you will find not only our famous sterling silver cufflinks, you can also find a beautiful pair of Vodka Cufflinks  shaped like miniature vodka bottles. They are perfect for the vodka lover in everyone.

He Can Take His Popcorn Anywhere

July 6th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks connoisseur popcorn large 01 He Can Take His Popcorn AnywhereThe wide screen of a theatre is the best place to see a movie, everyone enjoys the experience. Sure you could stay home and watch the DVD on television, but the same pleasure would not be there. Even with the new production home theatre sound systems being sold today are wonderful, but they still cannot hold a candle to the pure sound that is available in theatres.  Besides, sitting at home does not allow you the joy of dressing up, and going out to dinner, with your date for the evening.  There is something extremely romantic about picking up a young lady, driving to nice spot and having a relaxing dinner, and then driving on to the movie theatre and watching the latest block bluster movie, sitting next to someone to share it with.  With all the new talent around these days, you are sure to see someone that impresses you with their ability to act. The special effects being created almost daily allow you to experience new worlds filled with new and unbelievable beauty, or the worst that man can do. No matter the movie, there is always something to enjoy. If your date is a good one, she will not mind sharing the popcorn with you. Popcorn in a movie house has a special taste; you cannot get that taste with any other popcorn no matter how they tout it to be the same.  All of our memories of going to the movies is tied with the taste and smell of that popcorn.  For movie lovers there is no better gift than one that will remind them of a special time in a theatre.  In our connoisseur cufflinks catalog, you can find sterling silver cufflinks  for every occasion; for that special movie going, popcorn loving someone, there are the Popcorn Cufflinks. These are a perfect reminder of a special evening.

Cufflinks For Coffee Lovers

July 5th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks connoisseur coffee large 01 Cufflinks For Coffee Lovers

Coffee was once the sole drink of early risers and late workers. Over the past few years it has been reinvented as the beverage of choice for almost everyone. In the local coffee shops you can have it regular, bold, or mixed strength. Your other choices are espresso, cappuccino, latte, frappe, hot, cold, or somewhere in between. It is appreciated by everyone, young, middle age, old, businessman, teachers, professors, blue collar workers, guys, and girls on computers, people meeting friends, and family for a cup of coffee. Just look around any coffee shop and there they are. Coffee was considered taboo for just about everybody once, now they say there are benefits to being coffee drinkers. You do not have to be hip or cool to hold a warm or cold cup of your favorite coffee. Most shops are located near business offices to provide the time for a quick cup before work, or a place to go while on your break. For the businessman running a tight schedule it is the perfect opportunity to grab a cup of coffee and maybe have time for a quick read over the paper before his next meeting.  If you know someone like this man maybe it is time to search for a perfect gift and we have the answer. In our connoisseur cufflinks catalog you will find that as well as sterling silver cufflinks, we also offer a lovely set of Coffee Cufflinks that will remind him every time he sees them that you cared enough to give a gift that represents something he loves.

Take A Picture!

July 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in General Cufflinks

cufflinks career sterling camera large Take A Picture!

 

Ever since the launch of the digital camera, worldwide interest in this artistic medium seems to have exploded. It is probably due to the low cost, high quality and simplicity of modern day digital cameras compared to SLRs of the old times. This explosion has also been caused by the rise of photo sharing sites such as facebook and flickr which allow for you to share your photos with anyone or everyone. Whether or not this is a good thing is debatable but it has definitely led to a much increased interest in photography which can only be a good thing. Also available are high-end digital SLR cameras which really deliver a high quality image suitable for large scale publication and used by many amateurs and professionals. If you are a photographer yourself, it can feel like many people are taking up your job as a hobby and can be quite alarming. To mark yourself out as a proper, professional photographer, get yourself some career related cufflinks. These sterling silver cufflinks will impress your clients and friends alike and will help people to know that you are a professional photographer. The Sterling Camera cufflinks are a really fantastic buy which no photographer can do without in competitive times like this. Whilst the career of photography has no uniform like the army for example, by wearing a pair of camera shaped cufflinks you will be marking yourself as a true pro camera, and you hopefully are really on your way towards becoming pro.