Malachite and Onyx Cufflinks Malachite and Onyx |
| Elegant green malachite and black onyx separated
by polished bands of gold. The bright gold and colorful
gemstones give these mid-century cufflinks an alluring
appeal. Created by Harvey Avedon in 14kt gold, circa
1960.
Malachite is a copper based mineral named for its resemblance
to the verdant leaves of the mallow plant. Black onyx is
chalcedony quartz that has been treated to create its
rich black color. These two gems were often paired in
the 1950s and 1960s to create dramatic, stylish cufflinks.
These cufflinks were created by
Harvey Avedon, a maker of fine cufflinks, pocket
lighters and other gentlemen's accessories during the 1930s
through the 1960s. The Avedon workshops were located
on New York's westside and the firm's creations were
retailed at Tiffany's and other fine jewelers of the
day.
 The maker's mark of Harvey
Avedon ("Avedon") and the gold purity mark
("14K") are stamped on the sides of the fixed yoke.
Name: Malachite and Onyx 
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