14K Gold Aquamarine Martini Glass Cufflinks Rockefeller Style Mid-Century 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare and exceptionally stylish pair of mid-century 14k yellow gold and aquamarine cufflinks featuring a crisp cocktail glass motif framed within an open circular bezel. Each cufflink showcases a stylized martini glass formed in polished gold, centered with a custom triangular-cut aquamarine simulating the drink itself. Designed during the golden age of American cocktail attire, this exact design reflects the ultimate mid-century luxury aesthetic—allowing you to live like a Rockefeller. A virtually identical pair of 14k gold and aquamarine martini glass cufflinks from the legendary collection of David Rockefeller was sold at Christie’s New York (The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller) on May 9, 2018, realizing $13,750. These cufflinks are the ultimate artifact of post-war American luxury and mid-century lounge culture. During the 1950s and 1960s, the martini glass emerged as the defining symbol of sophisticated bachelor style—popularized by Frank Sinatra, the Sands Hotel Rat Pack, and the mid-century "Cocktail Hour" movement. Whether worn with a tailored tuxedo at a swing dance club or displayed as barware art, this design captures the suave, effortless cool of early Playboy era style. The open gold circle framing the aquamarine glass mirrors the bold, geometric design language of 1950s fine jewelry, making it a definitive statement piece for collectors of mid-century Americana. During the post-war era, high-end fine jewelry houses in New York and Providence (such as Larter & Sons, Marchal Jewelers, Crescent Jewelry...
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Gold
