
Tateossian
Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks
These cufflinks feature a carousel gear mechanism with manually controllable gears, set in a palladium-plated metal body with blue enamel accents. Each cufflink measures 0.75 inches (2 cm) in diameter and has swivel backs for secure attachment. They include an embossed signature logo and come with a signature dust bag; made in the UK.
- Color
- Blue Enamel
- Material
- Palladium plated, blue enamel
- Gender
- male
- Style
- industrial, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Color
Size
Specifications
Palladium plated cufflinks with blue enamel and functional gear mechanism.
Manual gear control mechanism, swivel backs, includes signature dust bag.
- Color
- Blue Enamel · blue
- Material
- Palladium plated, blue enamel
- Style
- industrial, classic
- Occasion
- formal, work
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- Palladium plated
- Blue enamel
- Embossed signature logo
- Swivel backs
- Signature dust bag included
- Made in the UK
- Diameter: 0.75" (2 cm)
- Functional gears that can be controlled manually
- Delicate, industrial charm
- Tateossian brand
- Engineering and finesse
Product Insights
Tateossian's Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks marry a mechanical accessory lineage since 1990 with an interactive wear experience: manually adjustable, precision-assembled palladium-plated gears hold position via friction, secured by a swivel-back post that protects the arrangement. The 2 cm-tolerance micro-engineered gears, blue enamel, and clear domed cover deliver a durable, hypoallergenic, nickel-free finish—yet the enamel risks chipping on hard knocks, trading daily‑wear resilience for kinetic expressiveness.
Verified claims
- Manual gears
- Gears are manually positionable and stay fixed; the swivel back allows fastening without disturbing the arrangement.
- Material
- Palladium-plated base metal with blue enamel; gears are palladium-plated for tarnish resistance and micro-engineered within 2 cm tolerances.
- Design heritage
- The gear mechanism continues Tateossian's mechanical accessory line, and the name evokes a rotating platform.
- Kinetic precision
- Gears are manually adjustable, hold position via friction, and stay aligned thanks to a swivel-back post.
- Brand positioning
- Carousel continues Tateossian's 30-year mechanical cufflink tradition.
- Brand heritage
- Part of Tateossian's kinetic lineage since 1990, named after a carousel.
- Kinetic mechanism
- Precision-assembled gears turn freely and hold position; swivel back prevents rotation during wear.
- Industrial aesthetic
- Palladium offers a brighter, more durable white finish than silver or rhodium.
- Hypoallergenic
- Palladium plating is hypoallergenic and nickel-free.
- Design theme
- Gears turn manually and hold position, making the Nuovo Carousel name literal.
- Kinetic lineage
- Part of a collectible series of kinetic cufflinks from Tateossian.
- Durability
- Blue enamel is durable for daily wear but may chip on hard knocks.
- Durable construction
- Clear domed cover protects enamel from scratches, and stable design minimizes handling wear.
- Collectible ecosystem
- Part of Tateossian's motion-based cufflinks, forming a collectible mechanical ecosystem.
- Gear mechanism
- Interactive gears hold position after adjustment, with a swivel back that protects the look.
Product record
- Title
- Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks
- Brand
- Tateossian
- Price
- 515 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Two round metal cufflinks shown on a flat white background. One is shown with its decorative face visible with a concentric gear-like pattern under a clear cover; the other shows the rear T-bar and circular back plate with small engraved letters.
- Overall shapeRound-faced cufflinks with circular bezel and a short curved post leading to a flat T-bar closure.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.35 (high) - Decorative face detailFront face contains a concentric gear-like motif: a central serrated disc surrounded by smaller gear shapes and floral-like cutouts under a clear domed cover.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Bezel and clear coverCircular polished metal bezel encloses a transparent cover over the decorative insert, producing a visible rim and internal reflection.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Rear plate and postThe second cufflink is shown with its flat circular back plate facing upward and a short central post connecting to a T-bar; the back plate has a narrow dark groove around its edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Engraved letters on T-bar“Two capital letters 'RT' engraved on the top surface of the T-bar/back piece.”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Polished reflective finishHigh-gloss, highly reflective metal finish visible on bezels, back plate, post and T-bar producing small highlights and mirror-like reflections.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.35 (high) - Thin dark accentA narrow dark ring or groove is visible between the stacked layers of the back plate, creating a thin black accent line.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft shadows. Two cufflinks arranged diagonally; image crops include full objects with soft directional lighting from upper left.
- Background and surfaceUniform off-white background with subtle texture and visible soft shadows beneath the cufflinks.
- Shot compositionTwo cufflinks placed on a flat surface, one near lower-left and one near upper-right, photographed from a slightly elevated oblique front angle.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse shadow falls to the lower-right of each cufflink indicating a light source from upper-left; specular highlights appear on metal surfaces.
Colors
polished silver· polished metal body and backs#C3C5C2dark gray· thin ring and inner accentslight silver· decorative insert#CBCDCB- Overall shapeRound-faced cufflinks with circular bezel and a short curved post leading to a flat T-bar closure.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of a round cufflink face showing multiple interlocking metallic gears under a clear bezel, plus a portion of the cufflink mounting visible at the bottom.
- Round bezel and faceCircular metal bezel with a clear transparent cover surrounding the gear assembly; bezel rim is polished and reflects highlights.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - Large toothed discA large circular gear with many triangular teeth and a fine diamond-patterned textured surface occupying the lower-right portion of the face; a short screw or pin is centered on this disc.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Multiple smaller gearsSeveral smaller star-shaped gears with pointed teeth arranged around the larger disc; each small gear has a visible central flat-head screw or rivet.
3 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Decorative three-lobed gearAn openwork gear with three lobed cutouts and an internal central screw, located near the upper-left interior of the bezel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible cufflink mountingPolished metal cufflink mounting and swivel bar protruding from the lower edge of the circular face, shown with strong specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.24 (high) - Clear cover reflectionsReflections and small highlights on the clear cover and polished metal surfaces indicating a glass or clear acrylic protective layer.
Other
Studio-style close-up with even diffuse lighting on a plain light background; the product fills most of the frame and the shot is cropped so the circular face is near the top edge.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing with the round cufflink face centered toward the top of the image and the mounting visible at the bottom edge.
- Background and stagingSmooth light gray to off-white background with no visible props.
- Lighting and highlightsEven, soft studio lighting producing distinct specular highlights on polished metal and subtle shadows inside the bezel.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the gear details and bezel; minimal noise and no obvious compression artifacts.
Colors
polished silver· polished metal gears and bezel#C3C4C4deep navy blue· background panel inside bezel#242C35- Round bezel and faceCircular metal bezel with a clear transparent cover surrounding the gear assembly; bezel rim is polished and reflects highlights.