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cuff links by Elsa Schiaparelli, $150 at Deco Jewels. |
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Asprey
723 Fifth Ave., at 56th St.
212-688-1811, 800-883-2777
asprey.com
A pair of this famed London jeweler’s sterling-silver-knot cuff links ($500) adds instant class to any outfit. We also love the button links in silver and amethyst ($600).
Barneys
New York
660 Madison Ave., at 61st St.
212-826-8900
barneys.com
True to its cutting-edge reputation, Barneys carries plenty of cuff
links that appeal to well-dressed, fashion-conscious men. Particularly
striking are designs by Suzanne Felsen ($215-$695), Paul Longmire
($425), and Duchamp (around $200). The store also carries a new signature
Barneys collection that includes links with enamel and semiprecious
stones ($195-$795).
Bergdorf
Goodman Men's
745 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St.
212-753-7300
There’s something for everyone at this shrine to thesophisticated, old-money look. You’ll find simple, classic silver links ($175–$250), perfect for men just learning to love French cuffs, as well as some very distinguished onyx and mother-of-pearl styles ($1,500–$5,000).
Bloomingdale’s
1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.
212-705-2000
bloomingdales.com
This one-stop shop for high-end accessories offers a wide range of links for the discerning shopper, in many styles and price ranges. A sterling-silver-and-enamel plaid Colibri set is $100; look to the simple in-house collection for even lower prices (starting at $65).
Brooks Brothers
346 Madison Ave., at 44th St.
212-682-8800
666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St.
212-261-9440
1 Liberty Plaza, nr. Church St.
212-267-2400
brooksbrothers.com
Brooks Brothers has a great selection of sterling-silver links—everything from jokey little inspirations to more traditional styles. Serious-minded grooms and ushers will prefer simple silver knots ($85) or the
sterling-silver-and-onyx circles ($150).
Camilla Dietz Bergeron
818 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St.
212-794-9100
By appointment only
If you make your way through the fine antique, period, and estate
jewelry, you'll find a plethora of supercool but tasteful links. Bergeron
is a private dealer, so pieces don't stick around for long, and it's
not unusual for discerning clients to spend $4,200 on a pair of eighteen-karat-gold
fluted onyx-and-diamond links.
Cartier
653 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St.
212-753-0111
cartier.com
Cartier has some of the most sophisticated men's jewelry in the world.
Eighteen-karat-yellow-gold cuff links with hoops start at $775, and
bars are $320 for a set of four. The lapis-lazuli-studded bars make
for a truly stunning gift, and will run you $550 for a quad-set.
Deco
Jewels
131 Thompson St., nr. Prince St.
212-253-1222
If the groom can't find what he wants among the 500 pairs of vintage
cuff links and stud sets at this nineteen-year-old jewelry store,
owner Janice Berkson will conduct a global search to make him happy.
Designs include kitschy roulette wheels, dart boards, guitars, and
cowboys, as well as the more serious mother-of-pearl. From $50 to
$400 a pair.
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Modolo
635 Madison Ave., at 59th St.
212-644-6564
dimodolo.com
Designer Dino Modolo has expanded his offerings, adding diamond baubles
and loads of glamorous jewels. He now also offers a stunning selection
of cuff links, including spiffy sets in eighteen-karat yellow gold
with onyx ($875).
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Cerney
13 E. 7th St., nr. Third Ave.
212-673-7033
East Village locals stop in to check out the reasonably priced display
of vintage and costume jewelry at Duane Cerney's twenty-year-old shop.
There's plenty of the snap-style from the forties, alongside the more
ornate tiger's eye and oversize jade versions. "I sell pieces that
Liberace would love," says Cerney. Prices range from $48 to $88 a
pair.
Dunhill
711 Fifth Ave., nr. 55th St.
800-776-4053
dunhill.com
Sure, you can get a cigar here, but the notions selection is what
we really love about this store. You'll find everything from classic
silver ovals that can be engraved with initials to swank eighteen-karat-white-gold
cuff links set with tiny diamonds ($95-$9,000).
Fortunoff
681 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St.
212-758-6660
fortunoff.com
Don’t think this behemoth is for women only—some of the best stuff here is for men. We like the sleek, stylish cuff links in silver ($40–$395), gold ($50–$595), or gold with diamonds ($225–$595).
Garrard
133 Spring St., nr. Greene St., third fl.
212-688-2209
garrard.com
The official crown jeweler in London offers a dazzling selection of eighteen-karat white- and yellow-gold cuff links (from $1,500). The white-gold-and-pavé-diamond crown-shaped cuff links are fit for a (modern-day) prince ($3,300).
Gucci
685 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St.
212-826-2600
840 Madison Ave., nr. 69th St.
212-717-2619
gucci.com
The luxury megabrand's contributions to men's wrists range from a
simple silver set ($160) to a pair studded with precious stones (up
to $2,000). There's a smattering of stylistic accents-sixties mod,
say, or modern artisan-but they all share a signature look: sleek,
clean, masculine . . . in other words, Gucci.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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