Emblem Collector

dodge sales & service sign metal emblem license plate vintage antique collectors $19.99

CANADA Coats of Arms & Emblems – Collector Plate – 22 K. Gold 100% Canadian $8.99

Vintage collector series Ontario Canada emblem made in Great Britain $2.99

12 EMBLEM ZIPPO LIGHTER’s IN COLLECTORS CASE RCA USS CHEVROLET MACK & OTHERS $56.99

GM & O TRAIN LOGO WINGS EMBLEM COLLECTOR RR LAPEL PIN $3.99

ERIE TRAIN LINE LOGO EMBLEM COLLECTOR RR HAT LAPEL PIN $3.99

1996 CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION NOSE EMBLEM NEW NOS GM 10254346 $40.00

Commemoritive Canada Coat of Arms&Emblems Collector Plate- Simpsons(potters) Ltd $5.00

Collectors Edition emblem Gold/black $10.00

VINTAGE COLLECTOR PLATE–FLORAL EMBLEMS OF CANADA–NICE $4.99

1982 Corvette Fuel DR Emblem-COLLECTOR’S EDITION $100.85

1982 Corvette Front Emblem-COLLECTOR’S EDITION US Made $100.85

Vintage Collector’s Choice Signed Crown Emblem – Meadowlark Bird $8.00

2002 Collectors Edition Trans Am WS6 Emblem New GM NOS $124.95

#00190 – Collector Plate Coat of Arms & Emblems of Canada & provinces 22 K gold $12.99

German Panzer Troops Uniforms Collector Guide V1 incl WWII Decorations Emblems $24.95

ORIGINAL MERCEDES-BENZ 230 REAR TRUNK EMBLEM FROM A 70’s GREAT COLLECTOR ITEM $15.99

VINTAGE OLD CAR PARTS GRAB BAG GM FORD MOPAR LIGHTS EMBLEMS CHEVELLE COLLECTOR $19.99

Vintage “Canada Coat of Arms & Emblems” Collector Plate $0.99

watch and knife in collector tin with #6 emblem on $5.00

20 ASSORTED COLLECTORS KNIVES WITH 3 DIFFERENT EAGLE EMBLEMS $20.00

Collector Edition 1982 Corvette Carpet Floor Mats w/ Embroidered Emblem $89.95

Blackwing Vayu the Emblem of Honor super NM CT07-EN012 yugioh Collector’s Tin 20 $2.94

BOY SCOUT OFFICIAL COLLECTORS EMBLEM CUB WEBELOS GIANT 2.5″ CHECKER 24 COUNT SET $11.95

BOY SCOUT OFFICIAL COLLECTORS ARBOR DAY 100TH ANNIVERSARY TREE PATCH EMBLEM $6.95

BOY SCOUT OFFICIAL COLLECTORS 6 PATCH LOT EMBLEM FITNESS DUMB BELL WEIGHTLIFTING $9.95

VINTAGE RARE HEATON NJ CROWN EMBOSSED CROWN EMBLEM CANNING JAM JAR COLLECTORS $4.99

Ferrari Emblem “Prancing Horse” Collectors Piece $1,999.00

Floral Emblems Canada Collectors Plate $0.99

ILLINOIS Black Emblem Stem IN BOX STATE MAP SHAPE 1983 Collector Souvenir Spoon $5.77

LT emblems – OEM chrome replacement or collector $0.99

chevy Chevelle emblem 1967 Brand New ! Worth buying as a collector! try a L@@K!! $5.00

ZIPPO Beautiful COMPASS Emblem Collectors LIMITED EDITION EXtremely RARE $89.00

New vintage SASKATCHEWAN Canada Iron On Patch Collector Emblem $1.99

New vintage SASKATOON Canada Iron On Patch Collector Emblem $3.99

1996 96 BUICK ROADMASTER COLLECTORS EDITION HOOD EMBLEM ORNAMENT $69.99

Collector’s Wall Clock (Dodge RAM Emblem) $6.99

Cuffs That Are ‘Linked’

Cufflinks may seem to have gone out of fashion, if you look at what young people are wearing today. But this is completely wrong if you look at what the more elegant man is wearing.

It could be assumed that this small piece of jewelry was invented somewhere in the twentieth century but this is completely wrong. In fact, cufflinks were founded somewhere in the time of the great pharaohs. They really hit the big time during the eighteenth century when no well outfitted gentleman would be seen without them. Then, the best cufflinks were made out of precious metals and jewels befitting the standing of the man concerned. They were not really for the working class so they became a bit of a status symbol amongst the rich and famous. Lower classes would fasten their shirts with laces or ribbons and even up to today most classic and dress shirts will have the small slit like openings to accommodate cufflinks.

Cufflinks became really popular around the eighteenth century when machines were invented to turn them out quickly and cheaply. This meant that this elegant addition to a man’s outfit suddenly became affordable for even working class men and the fashion took off.

Although richer men still wore gold and platinum cufflinks, they were still only worn at classy functions for fear of becoming lost. However, this trend also changed the habits of the upper class since the cheaper materials being used meant that cufflinks could be worn at all times. Some of the cheaper materials mimicked the real precious so well that men often wore them to the upper class functions without fear of being found out.

Because of famous artisans, the cufflink also became a bit of an icon. Very famous designers had them fashioned in gold and platinum and they were often studded with diamonds, rubies and pearls etc. They became so popular that visiting heads of state or other important men would receive them as a gift of welcome to that particular country. Even the Prince of Wales would have his three feathered emblem enameled into cufflinks to give out as a ‘thank you’ to important people or even servants who had been with the royal household for a number of years.

These days, avid collectors will hunt high and low for any set of cufflinks that has royal connections, belonged to famous people, or which are made from famous jewelry makers such as Faberge. Faberge was not only renowned for making exquisite jewelry; he was also famous for making bejeweled eggs for the Russian royal family. These are worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars today and are much sought after.

The most unusual pairs of cufflinks are housed in a cufflink museum in the US which has about seventy thousand pairs and are still collecting them even up until today!

Today, it would seem that they are still very much in fashion because there are so many, and in different designs and materials. Some come in beautiful enameled designs which are ‘in the fashion of’ those original pieces by Faberge and many people love that kind of old world design.

Through the 1960 to 1980 era, cufflinks the popularity of cufflinks waned somewhat because of the change to more casual and beach wear that became so popular. But people these days are starting to enjoy ‘dressing’ for an occasion again so the popularity of cufflinks is being revived.

Many times people will give a beautifully crafted pair of cufflinks to commemorate a wedding or special function. Some can have ‘I Do’ engraved on the cufflinks for the groom to wear. Others, perhaps for groomsmen’s gifts often have initials emblazoned on them. Either the bride and groom’s initials or the groomsman’s initials can be put on them. These make excellent special occasion gifts and are sure to be treasured.

For the modern man, tiny photo frames set in the cufflinks make a quirky but cute present. The wearer can put photos of his children, his wife or sweetheart in them to really make them unique. During the Victorian era, when they seemed to be preoccupied with death, many would put strands of hair from a deceased loved one in there. We should all be thankful that we are not so morbid these days!

Although this style of jewelry is considered to be a male fashion, women have taken to wearing dinner jackets and such. What better way to show off a perfectly sculpted shirt than wearing a beautifully precious bejeweled set of delicate cufflinks. Even tiny animal shapes would be suitable for women’s wear or any other ones come to that.

Of course, cufflinks come with all kinds of accessories attached or embedded in them. Fully functional watches, compasses and other attachments are available and highly unusual. Even if the wearer is an avid sports fan, emblems of the team supported are also available.

Perhaps one of the more elegant sets of cufflinks complete with button studs to match. These accessories, much beloved of the ‘bling bling’ set are more commonly studded with diamonds or other precious gems. They look magnificent against a stark white shirt and sparkle wonderfully in candle light. This, obviously, are for the more extravagant or wealthy wearer but copies in less expensive materials are available. Even enameled sets look great and offer much more in the way of color combinations.

For the traveler, or just for those who have started to acquire sets of cufflinks, the best way to keep them safe is a purpose built cufflink box. They usually come in sturdy but elegant finishes and have velvet lined interiors with slits to take the cufflink and keep them secure. Remember that these small pieces of jewelry are very easy to misplace or lose and one cufflink on its own is not at useful to anyone. Travel boxes or jewelry rolls are also available and are great for the executive who travels regularly on business for his company.

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