Solar Cufflinks
DESCRIPTION
This item is made to order, please allow four weeks for your piece to be complete.
Our Solar Birthstone Cufflinks bring a personal touch to your shirt cuffs. Featuring responsibly sourced birthstones, a handmade chunky belcher chain link and Kitty’s signature texture, they make a thoughtful gift for a wedding, birthday or anniversary.
Inspired by the warm halo of a glowing sun, the organic circular settings begin as recycled silver scraps collected in the studio. Kitty melts, hand forges and hammers the silver using a Bronze Age hammering technique, shaping each form to sit harmoniously with its stone. These original shapes are then cast locally in Hatton Garden before being finessed and hand finished by the studio team.
Choose from 12 birthstones to celebrate a birth month, mark a meaningful moment or simply wear a colour you love.
DETAILS:
Materials: 11 grams of recycled sterling silver per pair of cufflinks, finished with a chunky silver belcher chain links.
Dimensions: Each cufflink 12mm x 2.5mm thick.
Gemstones: Hand picked for their enchanting natural inclusions and interesting facets, each gemstone is bought from the Fair Trade Gem suppliers who source from fully traceable and responsibly managed mines. Each one will have slight variations in colour and inclusions, making each piece totally unique. Prices may vary depending on the size, quality, cut of stone.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Each piece in our collection is crafted with intention - balancing timeless design with modern responsibility. We use only high-quality, ethically sourced materials, working closely with skilled artisans who bring every detail to life with care and precision.
Our commitment to sustainability extends from recycled precious metals to responsible stone sourcing and mindful production practices. Whether it's a gift or a personal keepsake, your jewellery is made to last - and made to matter.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
GOLD PLATED
Our gold plated pieces are made with a hard layer of 18ct yellow gold on top of recycled sterling silver. For long lasting colour & to ensure longevity, keep it out of water for prolonged periods of time, including swimming, showering and physical exercise. Read more on our materials + care page.
SOLID GOLD
The most durable of all metals and can be worn all the time. To polish it up you can add a few drops of soft washing-up liquid to a bowl of warm water and soak your gold jewellery in for at least ten minutes. Clean gently with a soft brush / toothbrush & a polishing cloth
STERLING SILVER
The colour of the metal can tarnish with exposure to humidity and frequent handling.To brighten up your silver pieces, you can use bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice, and rinse with warm soapy water. You can also use specialist silver cleaning products such as brillo which you can buy from most supermarkets. Clean with a soft polishing cloth.
ENAMELLED JEWELLERY
All enamelled jewellery should be treated like the precious item it is so it lasts a lifetime. It is a delicate material and salt water, or humidity can degrade the enamel faster. It can react to strong products such as perfume and suncream and should not be worn when washing up, swimming or when doing physical exercise. Enamel can lose it’s shine but it can be polished up again.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
SHIPPING
We offer worldwide shipping, using DHL & Royal Mail. For any questions please contact us
Ready to ship pieces will be posted within 3-5 working days. Made-to-order and bespoke pieces are dependent on the availability of the item being made, with approximate times listed on the item page. If you require any further information please contact us atinfo@kittyjoyas.com.
More information on our shipping and delivery page.
Order tracking
Ready to ship pieces will be posted within 3-5 working days. Made-to-order and bespoke pieces are dependent on the availability of the item being made, with approximate times listed on the item page. Learn more here.
SOURCING & MATERIALS
At the heart of Kitty Joyas is a commitment to local craftsmanship and thoughtful making. We work exclusively with recycled metals sourced in the UK, supplied by partners who can trace every step of their journey. Our gold plating is Fairmined - supporting certified small-scale mining organisations that follow responsible social and environmental practices. Rather than sending our jewellery across the world to be produced, many stages of our making happen close to home. Pieces are cast, polished and engraved by family-run workshops just a short cycle from our studio. Relationships matter here. So does keeping traditional craft alive. Waste is something we work hard to avoid. Many designs are created in small batches or made to order, reducing overproduction. Any excess metal from the bench is carefully gathered, melted down and returned to the process - ready to be shaped again. Jewellery making is not an industry where sustainability is ever perfect. But we believe in doing better where we can, questioning old systems and moving, step by step, towards a more considered way of creating. Nothing rushed. Nothing unnecessary. Just jewellery made with care.