Paul Smith
Colourful Signature Cuff Links
These Paul Smith cuff links are dress accessories featuring a curved rectangular face with a multicolored vertical-stripe inlay of mother-of-pearl set in a polished silver-tone metal frame. They are made from copper, zinc, and mother-of-pearl, with swivel-back fasteners, and each cufflink is 0.75 inches (2 cm) long. Designed to fasten shirt cuffs for formal or business occasions, they combine the brand's iconic colorful stripe pattern with a compact, curved silhouette.
- Color
- Silver
- Material
- Copper, zinc, and mother-of-pearl
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry
Specifications
Silver cuff links featuring Paul Smith's iconic colourful stripes with a curved design.
Swivel back closure; made of copper, zinc, and mother-of-pearl.
- Color
- Silver · gray
- Material
- Copper, zinc, and mother-of-pearl
- Style
- classic, modern
- Occasion
- formal, party, gift
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry
Additional Attributes
- iconic colourful striped motif by Paul Smith
- silver-toned metal finish
- curved design for a modern silhouette
- swivel back closure for easy wear
- 0.75 inch length (2 cm)
- crafted from copper, zinc, and mother-of-pearl
- natural mother-of-pearl inlay
- lightweight construction
- signature Paul Smith design
Product Insights
At a 78% discount from its original $225 price, these Paul Smith Colourful Signature Cuff Links offer a rare entry into the brand's heritage through the iconic Signature Stripe, which comprises 40 distinct colors and debuted in 1996, embodying the founder's 'classic with a twist' philosophy. The convex curved mother-of-pearl inlay creates iridescence that adapts to light and pairs with any shirt or tie, while the swivel-back T-bar fastening provides a secure click and sturdy feel. However, the soft mother-of-pearl (Mohs 3.5) is prone to scratches and chips, a tradeoff for the unique color range and subtle accent that adds controlled personality without overpowering formal attire. The cufflinks arrive in a branded gift box and feature a dense, rigid copper-zinc alloy base that resists bending, making them a delicate statement piece for those who value design heritage over durability.
Verified claims
- Color range
- The Signature Stripe comprises 40 distinct colors.
- Care
- The colorful stripes are inlaid mother-of-pearl, making each pair unique.
- Value
- At $49.95 (78% off the $225 original), these cuff links are the lowest current entry point for Paul Smith cuff links, undercutting comparable designer listings by a significant margin.
- Versatility
- Iridescence adapts: subtle in dim light, cool with grey, warm with navy.
- Fastening
- The swivel-back T-bar fastening is a standard Paul Smith design that closes with a secure click and is generally sturdy with gentle handling.
- Inlay durability
- Mother-of-pearl inlay is soft (Mohs 3.5) and prone to scratches and chips.
- Base metal durability
- The cuff links are built on a 90% copper, 10% zinc alloy, the same metal makeup Paul Smith uses for comparable cuff links, distinguishing them from cheaper pure-brass imitations.
- Gift box
- Arrives in a branded Paul Smith gift box, gift-ready without extra wrapping.
- Brand story
- Signature Stripe was formalised in 1996 and uses 40 colours; it sits within Paul Smith's 55-year brand identity, while Smith has described his clothes as 'classic with a twist' for over 30 years.
- Signature stripe
- Part of Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe family of coordinated accessories.
- Subtle accent
- Adds a controlled colour accent without overpowering a formal outfit.
- Adaptability
- The 40-colour stripe and silver-tone finish pair easily with white, light-blue, grey, and navy shirt or tie colours.
- Fit
- Authentic Paul Smith product: personally reviewed by the founder, embodying his classic-with-a-twist and unexpected-element design ethos.
- Iridescence
- The mother-of-pearl inlay has a layered nacre structure that produces subtle, shifting iridescence as light changes.
- Cuff sizing
- Length is 2 cm; face width is unreported but referenced from similar Paul Smith models (1.6 cm circular, 2.2 cm rectangular).
- Stripe construction
- The coloured stripes are inlaid mother-of-pearl, not painted, so the colour is natural nacre rather than a surface coating.
- Tarnish resistance
- The silver-tone finish is plated over the copper/zinc base; it resists tarnishing under normal dry wear, but if the plating wears, the underlying copper and zinc can tarnish with moisture.
- Natural variation
- Each cufflink face has a slightly different mother-of-pearl pattern and iridescent signature, so no two pairs reflect light in exactly the same way.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Signature Cuff Links
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Colourful Signature Cuff Links: Choose this if you want Paul Smith's iconic colourful stripes as the defining detail of a dress accessory: each curved rectangular face carries a multicoloured vertical-stripe inlay over mother-of-pearl, set in polished metal with swivel backs for fastening. The cuff links measure 0.75 inches (2 cm) long, come in one size, and arrive in a branded gift box suited to gifting. Note that while the retailer describes them as silver, the stated metal composition is 90% copper and 10% zinc.[1,2,3] | Golden And Mother-Of-Pearl Lines Tie Clip: Choose this if you want a Paul Smith accessory with the brand's signature stripe motif, rendered here as a row of narrow mother-of-pearl inlays along a highly polished, reflective gold-tone bar. It is an elongated rectangular clip on a hinged clamp mechanism with a ribbed grip pad, made of 90% copper and 10% zinc, offered in one size, and it comes with a signature storage pouch.[4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A pair of rectangular curved-face cufflinks with polished silver metal hardware and a multicolored vertical-stripe inlay covering each face; visible toggle backs attached to each cufflink.
- Face shapeCurved rectangular face with slightly convex surface on each cufflink, edges framed by a narrow polished metal border.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Inlay patternFace inlay composed of multiple narrow vertical color strips placed side by side, forming a striped mosaic across the curved face; strips include light and dark colors and appear as small rectangular tiles stacked horizontally along the curve.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Metal hardwarePolished silver-colored metal frame and toggle mechanism visible behind each face; toggles are oval with a hinged bar.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finishInlay pieces have a glossy, reflective finish creating small specular highlights; metal surfaces are highly reflective with clear highlights.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (high) - OcclusionBoth cufflinks are fully visible and unobstructed; minor shadowing underneath each piece from studio lighting.
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light background with soft directional lighting from the top-left creating soft shadows and subtle reflections; image is centered and not cropped.
- Background and surfaceSmooth off-white to very light gray background and surface with a faint horizontal junction line near the bottom third.
- LightingSoft directional lighting from the top-left producing shadows to the right and below the cufflinks and small specular highlights on metal and glossy inlay.
- ShadowsSoft drop shadows visible to the right of each cufflink corresponding to their placement on the surface.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.71 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with even exposure and minimal noise.
Colors
polished silver· metal frame and toggle#C4C5C2off-white· inlay stripe - white/off-white#F1F1F1gloss black· inlay stripe - blackmustard yellow· inlay stripe - yellowsage green· inlay stripe - greenpale blue· inlay stripe - light bluenavy blue· inlay stripe - dark blueburgundy· inlay stripe - red/burgundypeach pink· inlay stripe - pink/peach- Face shapeCurved rectangular face with slightly convex surface on each cufflink, edges framed by a narrow polished metal border.
- 02
Product
Single metal cufflink shown on its side: oval swivel head with raised script, vertical stem, and a rectangular backing bar with a narrow multicolored enamel stripe on its front edge.
- Oval swivel headPolished oval metal head with a shallow recessed central panel and raised cursive script stamped into the recessed area.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Raised script text“Paul Smith”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Vertical stemShort polished rectangular stem connecting the oval head to the backing bar, with reflective highlights and a folded joint at the base.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (high) - Backing bar shapeFlat rectangular polished backing bar oriented horizontally and resting on the surface, with slightly rounded corners.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Multicolored stripeNarrow horizontal enamel stripe along the front lower edge of the backing bar showing several distinct color blocks.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing a faint right-side shadow; single cufflink isolated with slight cast shadow visible to the lower right.
- Shot compositionCufflink centered in frame on a plain white background, photographed at a slight downward angle so both the top swivel and the backing bar are visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left producing specular highlights on the metal surfaces and a soft shadow cast to the lower right.
Colors
polished silver chrome· metal surfaces#CBCBC6mustard yellow· stripe - yellow segmentpale sky blue· stripe - light blue segmentsoft pink· stripe - pink segmentbrick red· stripe - red segmentcharcoal black· stripe - black segment- Oval swivel headPolished oval metal head with a shallow recessed central panel and raised cursive script stamped into the recessed area.
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