Cartier Santos 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Octagonal Cufflinks
Cartier Santos Two-Tone Cufflinks with Signature Screw Motif and Ball-Back Design
A distinctive pair of vintage Cartier Santos cufflinks crafted in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring the geometric design and signature screw motifs associated with Cartier's celebrated Santos collection.
Each cufflink features a bold octagonal face with a brushed stainless steel center, surrounded by a polished yellow gold border decorated with eight exposed screw motifs. The contrasting metals and precise geometric construction reflect the industrial-inspired aesthetic that has made the Cartier Santos design so recognizable.
The cufflinks are completed with polished stainless steel spherical backs, creating a balanced and contemporary appearance. The combination of brushed and polished surfaces adds depth to the design while maintaining the clean architectural lines characteristic of Cartier.
An excellent addition to a collection of signed designer men's jewelry, these Cartier cufflinks offer a distinctive combination of luxury craftsmanship and modernist design.
Key Features
- Designer: Cartier
- Collection: Santos
- Period: Vintage, circa 1990s style
- Metal: 18K yellow gold and stainless steel
- Design: Octagonal faces with brushed steel centers, yellow gold borders, and eight exposed screw motifs
- Finish: Contrasting brushed and polished metal surfaces
- Fastening: Polished spherical ball-back fittings
- Style: Geometric, modernist, two-tone designer cufflinks
- Condition: Excellent estate condition
Collector's Note
The Cartier Santos collection takes its inspiration from the historic Santos watch, recognized for its geometric case and exposed screws. These design elements have become an important part of Cartier's visual identity, extending beyond watches into jewelry and accessories.
These two-tone cufflinks capture that distinctive aesthetic and are particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Cartier accessories and fine men's jewelry.
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