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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.

Tateossian

Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks

CA$515.00CAD
In Stock

These Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks are round, swivel-back dress cufflinks featuring a functional gear mechanism that can be manually controlled. They are constructed from palladium-plated metal with blue enamel details and a clear domed cover that reveals interlocking gears, accented by an embossed signature logo. With a diameter of 0.75 inches (2 cm), these cufflinks are made in the UK and include a signature dust bag.

Color
Blue Enamel
Material
Palladium plated, blue enamel
Gender
male
Style
industrial, classic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
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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 and hold position via a friction fit or detent; the swivel-back post preserves the gear arrangement during fastening.
Brand positioning
Carousel continues Tateossian's mechanical cufflink tradition, which dates to the brand's 1990 founding.
Brand heritage
Part of Tateossian's kinetic lineage since 1990, named after a carousel.
Kinetic mechanism
Precision-assembled gears turn freely and hold position; the swivel back lets the body rotate for fastening without moving the gear arrangement.
Industrial aesthetic
Palladium offers a brighter, more durable white finish than silver or rhodium.
Hypoallergenic
Palladium itself is hypoallergenic and rarely contains nickel, but the base metal beneath the plating is not specified.
Design theme
Gears turn manually and hold position, making the Nuovo Carousel name literal.
Durability
Blue enamel is durable for daily wear but may chip on hard knocks.
Collectible ecosystem
Part of Tateossian's motion-based cufflinks, forming a collectible mechanical ecosystem.
Diameter
The cufflink case measures 2 cm in diameter.
Post fit
Post thickness is not specified, but standard dress shirt buttonholes fit posts roughly 2–3 mm thick, and most cufflinks from this brand fit standard openings without issue.

Product record

Title
Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks
Brand
Tateossian
Price
515 CAD
Availability
In stock

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Nuovo Carousel Gear Cufflinks: Choose this if you want cufflinks with a conversation-starting detail: functional gears you can control manually, set under a clear domed cover in a round face about 0.75 inches (2 cm) in diameter. This blue-enamel, palladium-plated pair has swivel T-bar backs, an embossed logo, and a high-gloss finish, and comes with a signature dust bag; the retailer characterizes the look as having a delicate, industrial charm. Note the face is base metal with palladium plating rather than solid precious metal.[1,2,3]Septagear Cogs Cuff Links: Choose this if you want a statement cuff link with a mechanical edge: the faces rotate and feature seven interlocking cogs in gold-toned metal with green enamel accents on a dark gunmetal finish, secured by swivel toggle backs. They are made of plated brass and enamel, come in a single one-size green variant, and arrive in a designer box—fitting if you also value that this Tateossian design is made in the UK. Note the subjective retailer description of blending precision and sophisticated flair is promotional, so look to the concrete rotating-cog design and materials when deciding.[4,5]Big Ben Cuff Links: Choose this if you want conversation-starting cuff links that double as working timepieces: each stainless steel link houses a functioning watch with Japanese quartz movement, styled after London's Big Ben with a Roman-numeral dial, engraved London bezel, and knurled crown. The swivel backs and polished silver-tone finish suit formal wear, and a signature dust bag is included. Note they come in one size in the White colorway, measure 0.75 inches (2 cm) in diameter, and are made in the UK.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

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Nuovo carousel gear cufflinks product image (primary)
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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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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
Nuovo carousel gear cufflinks product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Tateossian
URL
https://tateossian.com/products/carousel-gear-cufflinks-in-yellow-gold-plated-base-metal-with-black-enamel

Carousel Gear Cufflinks In Yellow Gold Plated Base Metal With Black Enamel

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https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/accessories/jewellery/nuovo-carousel-gear-cufflinks--11799-1631349?colourId=0
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