- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1971
- Medium
- fourteen-carat gold with lapis lazuli and rhodochrosite
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 9/16 × 9/16 in. (3.8 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm)
- Description
- This pair of “Beady cufflinks” is designed and created by Art Smith. Each cufflink has a cufflink face of a rounded and polished pink rhodochrosite, a post made of 14k gold, and a movable toggle of a rounded and polished lapis lazuli with a 14k wire wrapped on one side.
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- cuff links
- Topic
- Art
- Clothing and dress
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
- Object number
- 2023.12.17ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




