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Show off your taste for fine craftsmanship and nature's beauty with these handcrafted cufflinks. Each pair is handmade from the most beautiful and rare woods and materials from around the world and is made one pair at a time by me, by hand, in my home shop. Because materials vary greatly in color, figure, and texture, these are individually photographed and the exact item pictured will be the one you receive. They measure 1" long by 3/8" wide.
The stark contrast and irregular stripe pattern of the white Holly with the black Ebony is broken by a strip of M3 Stainless Steel which unexpectedly upsets the alternating cycle, yet at the same time appears to belong.
Ebony is one of the most intensely black woods known, which, combined with its very high density, fine texture, and ability to polish very smoothly, has made it very valuable. It is one of the few wood species that will sink in water. Ebony is the Greek word for "fruit of the gods". Historically drinking goblets were made from its wood, as they believed it was an antidote for poison, and its use would ward off their enemy's evil intent.
Holly is heavy, hard and whitish. One traditional use is for chess pieces. Looms in the 1800s used holly for the spinning rod. Because holly is dense and can be sanded very smooth, the rod was less likely than other woods to snag threads being used to make cloth. Peter Carl Faberge used holly for cases for Faberge eggs as well as small objects such as hand seals. Several holly species are used to make caffeine-rich herbal teas. The South American Yerba Mate (I. paraguariensis) is boiled for the popular revigorating drink Mate.
If you would like to see other views of these cufflinks or if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I try to return all conversations within a matter of hours. I also accept custom requests and engraving on some items. The storage box pictured is imprintable, so if you would like initials or a name, that can be done for an extra fee. If there is something special that you have in mind, please feel free to ask without any obligation, and we can discuss your options.
Domestic orders will ship USPS Priority Mail in a small flat rate box using recycled packing materials. International orders will ship USPS First Class mail. I always try to ship same or next day, and I treat every order with urgency and try to ensure that you receive your purchase as quickly as possible.
Please view my entire collection of men's cufflinks here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dfuss?section_id=6385553
The stark contrast and irregular stripe pattern of the white Holly with the black Ebony is broken by a strip of M3 Stainless Steel which unexpectedly upsets the alternating cycle, yet at the same time appears to belong.
Ebony is one of the most intensely black woods known, which, combined with its very high density, fine texture, and ability to polish very smoothly, has made it very valuable. It is one of the few wood species that will sink in water. Ebony is the Greek word for "fruit of the gods". Historically drinking goblets were made from its wood, as they believed it was an antidote for poison, and its use would ward off their enemy's evil intent.
Holly is heavy, hard and whitish. One traditional use is for chess pieces. Looms in the 1800s used holly for the spinning rod. Because holly is dense and can be sanded very smooth, the rod was less likely than other woods to snag threads being used to make cloth. Peter Carl Faberge used holly for cases for Faberge eggs as well as small objects such as hand seals. Several holly species are used to make caffeine-rich herbal teas. The South American Yerba Mate (I. paraguariensis) is boiled for the popular revigorating drink Mate.
If you would like to see other views of these cufflinks or if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I try to return all conversations within a matter of hours. I also accept custom requests and engraving on some items. The storage box pictured is imprintable, so if you would like initials or a name, that can be done for an extra fee. If there is something special that you have in mind, please feel free to ask without any obligation, and we can discuss your options.
Domestic orders will ship USPS Priority Mail in a small flat rate box using recycled packing materials. International orders will ship USPS First Class mail. I always try to ship same or next day, and I treat every order with urgency and try to ensure that you receive your purchase as quickly as possible.
Please view my entire collection of men's cufflinks here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dfuss?section_id=6385553
Mens Cuff Links - African Ebony with American Holly Irregular Stripe and M3 Stainless Steel Accent (CL-410)
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- Materials: wood, metal
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Donald J. Fuss
owner, maker, designer
I started my shop back in 2008 as an outlet to share my work with others. By day I work in Information Technology, and my craft is my creative escape from the mundane. I live for the weekends, when I can wake up early and head downstairs to my shop with a hot cup of coffee and simply create.
I work in a small basement...
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- Listed on Aug 27, 2012
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