| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Backing type | Swivel back |
| Item No. | can033 |
The joke only works if the execution does not wink. These are solid .925 sterling silver with a polished surface, made to the same standard as every other pair in the atelier. The humor comes entirely from the subject, which is why they read as confident rather than as a gag.
A plastic novelty cufflink is a joke about the wearer. A sterling silver rubber duck is a joke the wearer is telling.
The person who has reached the point in their career or their life where they no longer need their accessories to demonstrate anything. It is a common gift for someone who owns every serious cufflink they need, and for the groom who wants one detail in the day that is not solemn.
It also answers a specific problem: the man who is difficult to buy for because he already owns the obvious things. A rubber duck in sterling silver is not an obvious thing, and it is not a compromise either.
The polished finish catches light more than a matte piece, so the motif is noticed before it is identified. That sequence is the effect: a flash of silver at the cuff, then the double take.
Best against a plain white shirt and a dark suit, where nothing else is competing.
The swivel bar can be engraved, and on this piece that is where the gift is usually made personal. An inside reference, a date, a set of initials. The front stays the joke and the back is for the two people who know why.
The pair is also available in gold vermeil.
A pair of Rubber Duck cufflinks in solid .925 sterling silver with a polished surface, handcrafted in our atelier, presented gift-ready. Delivery is typically five to seven business days within the United States, with a more accurate estimate shown during checkout.
For a different subject in the same register, see custom cufflinks.
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Is this actually sterling silver, or silver plated?
Solid .925 sterling silver, the same material as the rest of the collection. A gold vermeil finish is also available.
Can they be engraved?
Yes, on the swivel bar at the reverse. Initials, a date or a short line.
Is it too informal for a wedding?
That depends on the wedding. It is regularly worn by grooms who want one element of the day to be light, and by guests at receptions rather than ceremonies.
Is this a serious gift or a joke?
Both, and that is the point. The subject is light, the execution is not. It is bought most often for someone who already owns every conventional pair.
When will the order arrive?
Typically five to seven business days within the United States. A more accurate delivery estimate is shown during checkout.
This gift box is free and is included in your cufflinks order.