Archive for July, 2009

Silver Cufflinks

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Silver is a metallic shade which is often attributed to the metal of the same name, one of the most important features this color has is that it can’t be reproduced by the combination of any other color, silver takes the properties of the color gray and enhances it with its metallic characteristics.

Other colors have certainly been enhanced to resemble the natural characteristics of silver which gives them a glossy look, however when it comes to cufflinks there are very few colors which create balance and elegance. Cufflinks which use polished silver are often seen as elegant and expensive items when they are compared with other cufflinks made of different materials, the way the light is smoothly transferred and reflected by this material which bears a soothing color can create the feeling of peace and relaxation.

Silver cufflinks are often mixed with some other color in order to break expectation and the feeling this color and material tends to produce in people.

• The human eye can recognize and perceive over 500 different shades of gray when it comes to silver this number increases, the variations depend on the way light is aimed at the material, reflected and perceived by our eyes which are said to be able to differentiate among 10 million colors.
• Silver is used to represent the color for lent in Christianity.
• Gray and silver are often associated with intelligence, people often refer to “gray matter” as the material our brain is made of, this is all in an effort to express someone’s intelligence, the use of silver objects projects the same message about the person using it.
• Silver is often used to create the sensation of cold temperature. Several commercial products use the word “silver” as well as paint which has properties which resemble silver in order to make a statement, a clear example of the use of “silver” could be recalled by the multiple beer commercials which mentioned the “silver bullet” – Coors.
• The message sent by wearing silver cuff links is that you like futuristic looks and elegance.

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Microchip Cufflinks

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

So you’re not Bill Gates but want to be him? Who wouldn’t with all his grandeur, genius and well…money. Show everyone your love of computers with this intricate microchip cuff link. Just be careful not to put it in a computer, it doesn’t work the same. With its elegant black and intelligently understated design, let the world know your brainy side and love of chips! And we’re not talking potato chips people.

Tags: computer cufflinks, geek cufflinks, microchip cufflinks, pc cufflinks, technical cufflinks
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Compass Cufflinks

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

In case you ever lose your way out with a night with friends or need to navigate a way to that business meeting, these compass cuff links will be right there with you. Fully functioning compass cufflinks will be the guiding light to your good night (and day), while your colleagues are wondering where they are in the world. Who needs map quest when you’re wearing compasses on your sleeve? Portable, light weight, and fashionable, these cuff links mean you can ditch that GPS system and throw on a nice shirt.

Tags: compass cufflinks, outdoor cufflinks
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