A unique pair of eighteen carat gold with rutilated quartz center stones detailed with diamonds set into the ships wheel style detailing.  The large quartz stones set in each of the center of the links are stunning and contain very eye catching pieces of rutile.  Rutile is a major ore of titanium and it is this metal that causes the spear like inclusions in the quartz.  Rutilated quartz has been referred to as Cupid's darts, Venus hair stone and Fleches d'amour.  It is said to enhance peoples strengths and creativeness, and be a healing stone.  The cufflinks are unmarked by any maker, but are stamped K18 for eighteen carat gold.  European made, and date circa 1960's.