Since 1786, British jewellers Deakin & Francis have produced world-class cufflinks, signet rings, jewelry, and custom creations. Despite holding the impressive distinction of being England’s oldest jewellers, however, this brand is anything but stuck in the past. Deakin & Francis is a brand that is always looking to the future, and the future is bright. Like, literally. With wild colors, eye-catching patterns, kitsch accents, and retro vibes at its heart, maximalism is about being bright and bold. Fashion as escapism is the big idea going into 2022, and when “more is more” is your new motto, you simply cannot neglect the details! Suits and tuxedos for example, have increasingly left the age of penguin-imitation behind, and have embraced vivid colors or all-over floral patterns. The perfect complement for this new era of fun suits and tuxedos is an equally fun pair of cufflinks. Thanks to their storied history of excellence and innovation, Deakin & Francis are the perfect brand to turn to for a fine quality set of cufflinks with a flair for style. To make things even easier for you, we at Deutsch have narrowed down our enormous catalogue of Deakin & Francis cufflinks to our top 5 favorites, available in-store and online. Don’t be afraid of the commitment--you’ll need to cuff these cufflinks if you wanna keep them! (Did I use that slang right, Gen Z-ers?)
On the cuff: our top 5 Deakin & Francis cufflinks
1: Deakin & Francis Pheasant Head Cufflinks
Ahhh, it’s the ghost of Christmas pheasant! Just kidding, it’s just a totally gorgeous pair of sterling silver cufflinks by Deakin & Francis. Hand-enameled in vibrant colors, the textured head of the bird alternates dabs of deep blue and forest green in a pattern reminiscent of a fire opal, while a crimson comb and warm yellow eyes complete the quirky bird. They’re colorful, eccentric, nature-inspired, and beautifully crafted--what else could you want in a pair of cufflinks?
2: Deakin & Francis Rocket Cufflinks
Blast off with these Deakin Francis Rocket Cufflinks! The very definition of a “pocket rocket”, these charming base metal cufflinks are really a testament to Deakin & Francis’ incredible attention to detail. Delicate engraving on the sides give the impression of distinct panels on the body of the ship, while tiny studs mimic rivets. A bright red nose cone and fin brings both color and fun retro vibes to the cufflinks, and to finish it all off, a miniature round window peeks from the rocket’s side. But wait, there’s more! As if the image of an adorable vintage rocketship wasn’t enough, Deakin & Francis have gone to the effort of including a lever on the back of each cufflink that, when pulled, causes a vibrant yellow flame to shoot out. Good luck trying to do literally anything else when you can play with your rocket all day.
3: Deakin & Francis Moving Ladybug Cufflinks
She’s a laaaaaaady...bug! These Deakin & Francis Moving Ladybug Cufflinks feature red leather wings with hand-painted polka dots, a stunningly realistic segmented beetle body, and, because Deakin & Francis are the best, another secret movement lever. Carefully squeezing the antenna on these darling little insects will cause the leather wings to raise up in preparation for flight. These sweet lovebug cufflinks make a perfect romantic gift for your lovebug.
4: Deakin & Francis Hairy Viking Skull Cufflinks
You’ll definitely take a viking to these Deakin & Francis Hairy Viking Skull Cufflinks. Featuring a black oxidised helmet with enamelled horns, a bone design fitting, and rubies for eyes, these cufflinks are truly one of a vi-kind. I mean, they have actual hairy beards! The playful at heart would adore these fun-sized warriors for the sheer novelty of having cufflinks with hair, but with the Deakin & Francis legacy of excellence, you can rest assured that these vikings will be around to pillage your shirt-sleeves for years to come.
5: Deakin & Francis Yellow Gold Biplane Cufflinks
Part of the brand’s luxury cufflinks range, these Deakin & Francis Yellow Gold Biplane Cufflinks are just plane gorgeous. Take to the skies with these high-flying cufflinks, which feature 18k yellow gold biplane bodies and spinnable 18k white gold propellers. These yellow gold cufflinks are a stylish pilot or frequent flyer’s dream accessory, and will definitely keep them looking fly.
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