Vintage cufflinks tie chain Krementz rare offered by Vintage store Men's Swag Vi-1

There are many adjectives I don't often use.... rare, spectacular, amazing.. you know, those extreme terms.

But here I go... this is a rare, spectacular and amazing set! Not just cufflinks, not just a tie chain, but both together! And, by Krementz, one of the best jewelry makers of the first half of the 1900s.

These are also great because of the design - two intersecting gold tone rings of different colors of gold. The matching tie chain is the same, but enhanced with a small blue stone. Can you see the great potential of this set for a wedding? On as an anniversary gift? I love the set, and I'm so happy to offer it in very good condition.

Date: c.1940

Condition: Very Good

Item Type ((see shop home page: www.etsy.com/sg-en/shop/vintagemenswag for definitions) : Cufflinks

Frame type (Cufflinks): (see shop home page: www.etsy.com/shop/vintagemenswag for definitions) : Toggle, thick shaft

Metal: Alloy

Metal Color: Gold tone

Stone or decorative addition: Blue man made stone

Engravable?: No (** Use your local Jeweler, Vintage Men's Swag does not offer engraving)

Brand: Krementz and Company, Newark, NJ
Company Info: Krementz & Company was founded in 1866 in Newark, New Jersey and continued in business until 1997. This company's earliest success was with the Krementz one-piece collar button in 1884. They expanded into a full line of men's and women's jewelry, including 14K gold, diamond, and platinum pieces. Krementz costume jewelry was always produced with the same attention to detail and quality as their fine jewelry pieces. During the 1950s, Krementz specialized in "real look" jewelry thickly plated in 14K gold which they claimed was nearly indistinguishable from fine jewelry. Krementz jewelry was never inexpensive, a feature which they emphasized in their advertising, claiming that the "special pride" which you would feel when wearing or giving it more than justified the extra price.
Years of Production: Late 1880s – 1997



NOTES ON TIE CLIPS AND ACCESSORIES: Cufflink sets were common gifts in the first half of the 1900s. And they were often sold in sets that included the cufflinks and a tie accessory. However, as the 50s and 60s progressed, the cufflinks were not as often worn as the tie clip or accessory, and so the tie accessory was separated from the links or completely worn out or lost. So, finding a set that includes a tie clip, or finding a tie clip to match a pre-1970 set of cufflinks store is somewhat rare. If you see a pair of cufflinks offered with a tie accessory and you like the design, consider yourself lucky and snap them up!

INITIAL AND NAME JEWELRY: Initial jewelry was popular from about 1930 to 1970, and can be found with one, two, or even three initials. Also, in the 1960s, some companies even began producing men's accessories with full names on them. My two cents worth? If you find a set with your last initial, strongly consider purchasing it if you like it. If it has your first and last initial, that's a pretty rare match. Three initials or your full first name? The stars are perfectly aligned for you and it's just meant to be! And for all these examples if it is a cufflink and tie accessory set, you really can't go wrong! As a friend advises, if it's your name or initial, you probably won't see it again!

SHIPPING: Vintage Men's Swag prides themselves on the quality and speed of their shipping. Each item you purchase will be carefully wrapped and boxed to insure its safe arrival.

CONDITION GUIDE FOR MY DESCRIPTIONS: Perfect/New/Mint in Box: The item and or piece of jewelry has no visible flaws and no signs of wear or use. Excellent: The item and or piece of jewelry has evidence of wear. Very Good: The item and or piece of jewelry has small flaws that are not usually noticeable during wear. These flaws could include light scratches on the surfaces of imitation pearls, light scuffs on rhinestones, or light marks on the metal's finish. Good: The item and or piece of jewelry is completely wearable with working hardware. However, the rhinestones may be yellowing or beginning to turn gray (dark spots are visible when you are looking into the stone). Wear may be more visible, and there may be light chipping. Fair/Poor: The item and or piece of jewelry has visible damage that may include dark stones, missing stones, or broken parts. This item should be considered for repair or restoration purposes only.

REMEMBER: You are buying a vintage item. Even for items I indicate are in ‘perfect/mint/new/Mint in box, there still may be some minor scratches or other issues when the item is examined very closely. Most items in my shop are 40 to 60 years old, with many even older. They will have some ‘acquired character'. Also, even if I indicate the original box is present, the condition of that box may not be very good, particularly the exterior.
PHOTOS: I try to get sufficient pictures, of good quality, that allow you to see the details, construction, condition, and color of the items I list. However, with gold tone and silver tone items, by their very nature, it is difficult to capture the ‘exact shade' of their color. Compounding that issue is the difficulty of photographing certain rhinestones and crystals. Many will flash a variety of colors or have a luminescence that is hard to capture. In those cases, I try to indicate that in my description.