Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx Each piece is very light

Each piece is very light in weight and comfortable to wear

A secure pin clasp is found on the back and a illegible hallmark is stamped on the pin's bar

The sides angle downwards and the corners are clipped

These stunning earrings are simply beautiful and would make a great addition to any collection

This beautiful and unusual piece is a sterling silver open wirework fob that has a smooth stamp bottom

Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx Each piece is very lightShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys, and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. These unusual cufflinks from the Victorian era (ca1880) era a wonderful example of the Shakudo art! Both cufflinks have unique figural motifs that are independent, yet complimentary to each other.