UK-based TMB Art Metal is launching a limited edition set of cufflinks handmade from metal taken from the Aston Martin DBR1 race car that won Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championships in 1959. TMB's exclusive Aston Martin DBR1/2 Essence of Form links are crafted using original pieces of aluminum body panel removed from the the famous car that was driven by Carroll Shelby, and was victorious with Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel in the 1959 World Sportscar Championship. Two versions of the cufflinks, with arms and drivers made of solid 18ct gold, are being issued accompanied by certificates of authenticity signed personally by either Shelby or Moss. Each version is limited to just 50 pairs worldwide, priced at £1,795 or about $3,000 each. The winning Aston Martin, one of the most famous cars in the world, is today believed to be worth around $25 million.

Daniel Craig's aviator sunglasses designed by Tom Ford for last year's Quantum of Solace (above) are among a collection of James Bond items in Christie's London's Vintage Film Posters and Entertainment Memorabilia auction on Nov. 24. The shades, estimated at £1,000 - £1,500, are among the more modern 007 mementos in the sale, along with a poker table chair and barstool graced by Mr. Craig's derriere in 2006's Casino Royale, estimated at £1,000 - £1,500. On the vintage front there are some key items from 1974's The Man With the Golden Gun, such as a two-piece black silk evening suit made for Roger Moore for the film, offered at £3,000 - £5,000. Also from that film are the arch villain Scaramanga's custom triggers for the golden gun itself, made in the form of cufflinks which he used to assemble the lethal weapon, estimated at £2,000 - £3,000. On offer as well are a pair of black leather of Salvatore Ferragamo dress shoes worn by Moore in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me, signed on the inside in gold ink along with a jocular note from the actor, for £800 - £1,200.

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We're not sure why you'd want a topographical map etched on a set of sterling silver cufflinks. However, like the judiciary, if it's legal then we don't need to concern ourselves with your intentions, and neither, for that matter, will Fluid Forms. The Austrian company will be glad to etch a section of the huge prairie deal you just closed in Montana -- or that Arcadia to which you and Mary Jane retired after senior Prom -- onto a small sliver of 925 silver for some 'links, a brooch, even a pendant.

And because, like the Earth, you're made of many things, Fluid Forms' work isn't limited to corporeal jewelry in silver. If it can be rendered in three dimensions, they can probably fashion it. Their Serene Salt & Pepper Shakers are particularly intriguing, the QR barcode belt buckles are a geek fashionista's dream, and they make Earth Bowls that look like they do their best work supporting your fruit collection. If you'll excuse us, we're going to see if we can have them create a topographical map of... Mary Jane...

Polished semi-precious stones are usually reserved for women's accessories, but thanks to Vivre there's an exception in this collection of sleek (and yes, beautiful! Get over it guys) cufflinks. Above is Rose Quartz & Purple Fluorite, and other favorites of mine in the set are the Turquoise White Jade pair and Rock Crystal Cube & Jade. Whether you choose them for their color, the sentimental value of a particular stone, or simply to coordinate with a certain suit, any man wearing these cufflinks will surely stand out as someone with unique, contemporary taste. $175/pair.

Here's a whimsical wardrobe addition from men's jewelry and accessories designer Jan Leslie: hand-painted enamel and sterling silver bee cufflinks. Recently introduced at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, the luxe links have become an instant bestseller at $595 a pair. In Leslie's sterling silver hand-painted enamel collection, which also features designs such as racecars, jockeys and spiders, artisanal methods produce unique works of quality and understated elegance. Leslie's creative process begins with the study of the actual subject - insect, animal or otherwise; next a wax prototype is sculpted then cast in sterling silver and polished smooth. The creation is then individualized through a technique of meticulously hand painting layers of enamel, creating the desired blend of color and luminescence. The overall process "transforms a simple statement into a commissioned piece of art."

Need a personalized gift for Father's Day? Shapeways offers a way to create do-it-yourself personalized metal cufflinks with a three-dimensional look. The Shapeways Cufflink Creator lets users enter text and then select from one of the nine styles to create a one-of-a-kind metal cufflink set. The links are made of stainless steel which is infused with bronze and cured and then finished. The cufflinks only cost $49 but you have to order by May 26 in order to get them in time for Father's Day.

The designer Yael Sonia is open about the fact that many of her jewelry and accessory designs are inspired by classic children's toys. This inspiration is particularly evident in her "Perpetual Motion" line of products that each have an enhanced sense of visual interest and charm through the presence of a continually shifting component in the items. In this case, Yael Sonia takes a men's staple accessory and adds a caged orb to the look.

These are the "Solo" men's cuff links. Crafted from 18k white gold, each cubic cuff link is constructed like a cage for a perfectly rounded light purple amethyst gem stone. The whole point is that the spherical stone has room to jostle around a bit – perpetually moving with your actions. The result is an innately satisfying addition to what can normally be stale business attire. Yael Sonia products are available in her boutique shop located on Madison Avenue in New York City. Retail price for these white gold "Solo" cuff links is $3,072.

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Slane & Slane makes beautiful, elegant jewelry which adds instant grace and sophistication to almost any outfit.

The Six Strand Pearl Necklace at right is currently a bestseller on NeimanMarcus.com -- and it isn't hard to see why. The natural cultured Chinese freshwater pearls are exquisitely interlaced with the varying silver chains, creating an opulent, modern look. The edginess of the chains makes the piece youthful, and the perfectly imperfect pearls make it beautiful. You can purchase one for just $950, which is surprisingly reasonable for pearls of this standard and design of this caliber.

Below are images of some of our favorites from Slane & Slane's latest collection. Keep them in mind for your next special occasion -- we especially recommend the cufflinks for men!

Of all the watchmakers trying to bring the automotive theme to your wrist, few carry it off quite like BRM. The French watchmaking atelier crafts unique timekeeping movements with engine-building techniques prominently displayed in racing-themed cases with very car-like five-figure price tags. BRM is the king of automotive wristwatches, and it is looking to secure its place on the wrists of the rich and car-crazed with this latest set of cuff links.

Inspired by the cross-drilled brake discs on racing cars, these 18-karat rose gold and polished steel cuff links are available at luxury retailer Berdorf Goodman for $2,050, so unless you're planning on using a gold card to buy these gold accessories, the fastest thing they may be stopping is payment.

As part of Barneys New York's 1960s Peace & Love "Hippie Holiday" theme, cooked up by creative director Simon Doonan, the store is offering a special set of Volkswagen Beetle cufflinks. The links, designed on behalf of a holiday partnership between Barneys and Volkswagen by the Caroline Collection, are modeled on the iconic 1967 Beetle. The whimsical "antiqued" cufflinks (above) are made of sterling silver and enamel in various colors and will retail for $550.00 a pair. Commenting on his adoption of the hippie theme, Doonan noted, "We only picked the cheery, upbeat aspects of the '60s! No overdoses or assassinations."

In these days of casual wear, cufflinks aren't quite the hot item they were many years ago. But the popularity of television shows like Mad Men are helping bring back the glamour. I'm certain I'm not the only woman who finds a man wearing cufflinks a little more attractive. And they aren't just for men. I've been wearing cufflinks for years, some I've collected over the years and some that belonged to my father and stepfather.

Today's giveaway is a pair of cufflinks which are made from authentic wood wine barrel staves and set in sterling silver. The barrels come from vaious wine regions including Napa and Sonoma County. They are from Cufflinks.com which has cufflinks that range from classical sailor knots to fire extinguishers, crystal skulls, and for this election season, cufflinks that let you proclaim your vote for McCain or Obama.

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Looking at the creepy little silver faces on these King Scull Cufflinks by Tateossian makes me feel like giggling. I'm pretty sure that wasn't the intent, considering they're scowling and all, but something about the looks on their faces and the way they're wearing their little crowns makes me feel bad for them, like maybe they're a pair of nerdy sculls trying too hard to be cool.

They're made of sterling silver, goldtone, and cubic zirconia, and I can't even begin to guess what kind of suit or event these would belong best at. $250

Sometimes I worry that French cuffs are going to become an artifact of a more graceful age, therefore it's exciting to know that today's young designers still have an interest in cufflinks. Cody Bradon is a new brand started by a couple of friends attending Parsons School of Design in New York, NY. Their mission is to reinvent the classic man with a modern twist. Their first collection of silver cufflinks is done is a style they call Streamline Moderne, a nod to Art Deco styles of the past. Each cufflink style is named after an example of Streamline Moderne design from the past and features gemstones set in sterling silver. The cufflinks sell for $25 to $35.

Prince Charles will soon be launching a luxury line of cuff links and ties. The new cuff links will be released in limited edition, made of silver and enamel in "arabesque" designs, and are scheduled for release later this month under the label Traditional Arts (which so far has only included houseware items). By the end of the year the new goodies should be available here in the States and around the world. And don't worry, you're not paying to support royal amenities like fine china for afternoon tea -- all the profits go to charity.

The Eleven Forty Company which created the Opus foosball table, the table in which you can create your own three-dimensional player heads cast from a photograph. has created another customized head product. They know make luxury customized head cufflinks. You can turn family and friends into cufflinks or choose from their eclectic collection that includes Gandhi, Lucifer, Flash Gordon and Einstein. Each cufflink is one side of the head and when they are not being worn the two halves can be displayed together to create a mini bust. They are available in a range of metals and prices start at £225.