Cufflinks are worn with French-cuff shirts and can range from simple silver-tone designs to colored stones and enamel. Black onyx, dark enamel and mother-of-pearl are versatile choices for business and formal tailoring, while carnelian, agate and other colored materials add more noticeable detail.
For black tie, black onyx or mother-of-pearl work naturally with a white dinner shirt and dark eveningwear. For weddings and other formal occasions, colored enamel or stones can connect with the wider color palette without matching another accessory exactly.
Shape and metal finish also change the look. Round designs feel softer, while square and octagonal cufflinks have sharper lines. Rhodium and silver tones work naturally with cool-toned watches and buckles, while gold finishes pair more easily with warmer metal accessories.