Knot cufflinks are a style of decorative fastener worn by either men or women to close two sides of a sleeve cuff on a dress shirt or blouse. Knot cufflinks are used on shirts that feature a French Cuff or double cuff style sleeve. Such shirts have two buttonholes on the cuff but with no buttons. The cuff is fastened with a cufflink so that they close in a kiss or barrel style fashion.
Knot cufflinks feature a knot on the outside portion of the cufflink. This knot can be non-metallic, such as the style known as a silk knot cufflink. A knotted cuff link typically features a type of knot known as a monkey's fist or turk's head. Silk knots are usually made with elastic materials and not real silk, and they often accompany French cuff shirts in multi-color sets. Silk knot cufflinks come in many different colors and color combinations. They are excellent accessories that can add spice to any dress shirt or blouse, and are usually much cheaper than hard metal cufflinks.
Metal knot cuff links are similar to silk knot cufflinks but they are made of metal that is commonly plated with gold or sterling silver. Metallic knotted cufflinks are more expensive, but they feature precious metals that increase value and durability. Gold knot cufflinks and sterling silver knot cufflinks make for excellent gifts. These classy cufflinks are suitably worn at business events and formal occasions, but can also be worn to impress anyone in your company.
Single color, two color and multi-colored silk knot cufflinks are eye-catching accessories that can show off your good taste and add highlights to your existing wardrobe. These colored silk knot cufflinks often come in monkey fist knots, or barrel logged shaped ties. Because of their low cost, silk knot cuff links are often purchased in sets, which gives the wearer more variety to pick and choose from.
Designer knot cufflinks are available from many popular fashion houses. Gold Tiffany's cufflinks are very popular gifts, and feature a signature style that is sure to impress your audience. Cufflinks are also designed and sold by Gucci, Versace, Prada and Burberrys.