'Apollo with Lyre & Eros' - Black Onyx Silver Cufflinks
Designed exclusively for Stanley Lewis, these exquisite Intaglio silver cufflinks capture the spectacular essence of romance and seduction from a bygone era. These Intaglio men's cufflinks are made of Venetian glass and handmade by Italian designer ‘Tagliamonte’. Stanley Lewis and ‘Tagliamonte’ use mythological gods in their original splendor and translate their beauty into limited edition silver cufflinks. This rare and exquisite craft dates back as far as the Mesopotamians - a technique and skill exclusive to the Tagliamonte family. These Stanley Lewis Intaglio men's cufflinks are set in an antique setting of 925 silver and the black onyx Venetian glass highlights the careful attention to detail. Handmade with precision and passion, these exquisite silver cufflinks are presented in a genuine leather and suede cufflink box handmade by another of Italy’s finest craftsmen. SIZE - Round 17mm Diameter THE STORY - APOLLO WITH LYRE & EROS In Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo is recognised as the god of Justice, both feared and loved; the god of War and Peace; the Lover of Men & Women; Wise, Beauteous, All-Knowing, Ever Just, Ever Young; the god of Prophecy and Music; the god of Medicine, the god of Flocks & Herds. Apollo carries a Lyre, which is a stringed musical instrument known for its use in classical antiquity. The Lyre was created for Apollo, the god of Music. Eros is at his side. Eros, the patron of male love and in Greek mythology is the primordial god of lust, love and intercourse. Eros embodies the universal desire that gave origin to the world and is worshipped as a fertility deity.
