Deakin and Francis

The world's finest cufflinks

Founded in 1786 Deakin & Francis designs and manufactures the world's finest cufflinks. The English workshops produce fine quality handmade jewelry in precious metal, incorporating vitreous enamel and fine gemstones.

Seven generations after their ancestor, Charles Washington Shirley Deakin, developed the product range, the business is today managed by brothers, James and Henry Deakin. Both fully qualified, James studied at the Gemological Institute of America and is a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist. Henry studied gemology at the International Gemological Institute in Vicenza and is a Graduate Gemologist and Designer.

Over the last 200+ years the team of manufacturing jewellers and silversmiths at Deakin & Francis has created over 5,000 cufflink designs. Styles include gold and silver cufflinks, through to full dress sets in platinum and diamonds, with designs ranging from funky and fun, to classic and collectable.

Customers include business people, celebrities and members of royalty worldwide. As England’s oldest family jeweller, Deakin & Francis is proud to build on the heritage, brand and family values that have been created over the past two centuries.