Behind the Brand: Oh My Got Cufflinks
Based in Antwerp, meet the brand shaking up the diamond cufflink industry with style, sophistication and innovation
Clothes make the man, and cufflinks seal the style. So says purveyors of the finest and most meticulously designed men’s accessories on the market, Oh My Got Cufflinks.
And they’re not wrong. True style lies in the details, and founder David Gotlib was keen to convey connoisseurship of the highest order in his range of cufflinks. A third-generation diamantaire, Gotlib has weathered the storm of the precious stone industry, managing a successful rough and polished diamond business from the bastion of the global diamond industry, Antwerp.
True to his materials, Gotlib’s approach and brand shines out from the rest. Like a diamond produced over years of compaction, Gotlib harboured and cultivated a desire to create his own line of distinctive men’s jewellery for years, before finally taking the plunge and assembling a crack team to make this dream a reality.
In Antwerp, Oh My Got design and create every pair of their exquisitely hand crafted cufflinks – and submit all of their goods to be certified by IGI Antwerp, the International Gemological Institute. But, before they are faultlessly scrutinised, the design process is unlike any other in the industry, imbued with a level of both passion and skill rarely seen together.
"Like a diamond produced over years of compaction, Gotlib cultivated a desire to create his own line of jewellery for years..."
Treasuring style and individuality, Gotlib wanted to create a very special experience for men who appreciate the cachet of distinctive diamond cufflinks. Bold, memorable, statement pieces are the cornerstone of this collection, dazzling jewellery brought to life from the very cradle of the earth itself.
But, more important than their signature look, is the ethical sourcing of the diamonds. Oh My Got takes enormous care to ensure the origin of their diamonds, the integrity of their supply chain and social responsibility. This means that the precious stones are not only scrupulously sourced, but also crafted into cufflinks by artisans comfortably at work in professional, healthy environments.
The Classic collection
The collection is split into three ranges: Classic, Smart and Dare. Each does what it says on the tin, with the Classic range a timeless cachet collection of moonstones, vivd diamonds and Celtic patterns. Our pick of this line are the Money Clips, a brilliant 18k white gold pair of cufflinks containing 132 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Or, if you’re looking for more simplicity, the Moonstones are for you. With their mystic grey depth, these 18k white gold cufflinks contain two of the eponymous moonstones, and 72 diamonds around the edge. Or, to push the envelope of the classic cufflink, why not opt for the Partnered Triangles? With their geometric design, pink gold and ninety eight – count them – diamonds, these are reserved, but still show character.
The Smart collection
With motifs and logos in abundance, the Smart collection takes your deepest passions and wildest wants and sets them, in glorious diamond, on your wrists. From golf clubs to Ying Yangs, you can show everything from your sporting preferences to religious beliefs by accessorising. Our particular favourites include Unusual Business, a pair of 98 diamond cufflinks that slyly nod to your success.
Also up there are the Gloves, a pair of 18k gold catcher’s mitts that contain a baseball crafted from 54 diamonds – and ingenious design if ever we’ve seen one. Or, for the superstitious amongst us, these Clovers take that famous fourth leaf, and cover it in 70 appropriately Irish-green emeralds. Lucky is the man who wears these.
The Dare collection
Blasting full force into the realm of statement accessorising, Oh My Got’s Dare line includes everything from serpents to skulls, and dares you to up your cufflink game once and for all. We’d roll the dice on these top-quality white gold offerings, as lucky as the clover and hardly a style gamble – just look at them.
Alternatively, why not strike these Bolts of Lightning cufflinks? With one black and one white – with the diamonds to match – these are 88-gems strong and make quite the impression. Or, to really make your voice heard, the Lion Roar cufflinks contain more diamonds than any other – and are a limited edition. That’s 530 diamonds on 18k gold cufflinks – regal supremacy on your wrist.
Learn more about Oh My Got here, or for further accessorising, take a look at 8 watches we want from SIHH 2018
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