Onyx Round Gold Plated Cufflinks

A round face of black onyx set inside a gold plated rim. The stone is left plain, with no pattern or engraving to interrupt it, so the contrast between the dark centre and the bright surround does all the work. The proportions are generous without being showy.

Black and gold is the easiest pairing to wear with formal shirts, and these sit as comfortably under a dinner jacket in the evening as they do with a business shirt during the week. The fitting is a straight post with a fold-over back, which passes through a double cuff without fuss.

• Black onyx face
• Gold plated surround and fittings
• Round face, fold-over back

Cufflinks of this kind make a sound gift for a groom or a best man, and they are worth keeping to hand for occasions that ask for something more than a button cuff. Give the stone an occasional wipe with a dry cloth to keep it clear.