Formal Shirt Studs Appraisal

Men's Cufflink and Stud Set

This item is a men's formal wear accessory set, comprising one pair of cufflinks and four matching shirt studs, presented in a small, rectangular hinged presentation box. The cufflinks and studs feature a consistent design: a round, flat black insert or cabochon, possibly onyx or a similar dark stone/enamel, set within a polished gold-toned metal bezel. The metal appears to be a bright yellow gold color, suggesting either gold-plated base metal, rolled gold, or possibly solid gold depending on the quality and age. The cufflinks are a 'whale-back' or 'bullet-back' style, characterized by a rotating post and a flat oval or rectangular whale-tail-shaped toggle. The studs are standard button-style studs with a smaller, flat back that passes through the shirt's buttonholes. All pieces are uniform in color and material composition, indicating they belong to a single matching set. The presentation box is black, likely made of a hard material covered with a faux leather or velvet-like fabric, and features a cream or off-white satin or silk-like lining on the inside of the lid and a matching molded insert to hold the pieces securely. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The set appears to be in good to excellent condition, with no obvious signs of significant wear, scratches, or tarnishing on the metal components or the black inserts. The box also appears well-maintained. This style of cufflink and stud set was popular throughout the 20th century, particularly from the mid-century onwards for formal events, and continues to be used today. The craftsmanship appears to be of standard commercial quality, consistent with mass-produced formal wear accessories.