Written by A cufflink is an accessory traditionally worn by men to keep the cuffs of their dress shirts together. The sleeves of the cuffs have only holes and no buttons. There are 4 different types of Mens cufflink. The T-Shape, the shackle, the one piece and the knots. The T-Shape is one of the most popular and used as an accessory to complete a man’s formal attire. It is usually made of a glass button mounted on a horizontal shaft. When the shaft is inserted in the holes, the swivel bar secures it in place. The T-Shape is the most common among all the types and is the easiest to use as they don’t require much finger dexterity. The shackle is also called the chain link. It has designs on both ends of the cufflinks, making it more stylish than the T-Shape and it uses a chain to link the two ends. Among all the types of cufflinks, this is the one that is most difficult to use because it lacks a fixed shaft and the ornamental end should be threaded through each button hole.
The one piece is a more sophisticated type of cufflink. Based from its name, it is made of a solid piece of precious metal without any swivel bars or chain links. However, it is the hardest to wear because of its design but once inserted and locked in place, it provides an elegance like no other type of cufflink. Knots are usually made of silk threads and can be used for everyday, it is also the cheapest among the other types of cufflinks. Different types of personalized cufflinks are a great gift idea for men. It is personal, but not too personal.