Calvin Klein cufflinks: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £63 (~$84) |
| Like New | £54 (~$71) |
| Good | £41 (~$55) |
| Fair | £28 (~$38) |
| For Parts | £16 (~$21) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Calvin Klein
- Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, the Raf Simons line from 2017 to 2018, which ran for barely two years and is collected as a distinct body of work
- 1990s CK minimalism — slip dresses, plain tailoring, the original logo underwear — which is searched for as period design
- Vintage CK Jeans pieces with the older logo treatment, which have a following quite separate from current denim
- Wool and cashmere tailoring, which is cut cleanly and dates slowly
What pulls Calvin Klein resale value down
- Current mainline basics and outlet stock, which are made in volume and sell for very little secondhand
- Stretched or greyed elastic on the logo waistbands, which is the identifying feature and the first thing that ages
- Faded blacks on the jersey pieces, which is common and very visible in photographs
- Licensed watches and fragrance-counter accessories, which trade well below the clothing
Identifying and dating yours
- The neck label distinguishes 205W39NYC, CK Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and the mainline — the Raf Simons line is worth considerably more than the others
- 1990s pieces carry a different label design and often a Made in USA care label, both of which date the garment
- On logo pieces, photograph the waistband or strap where the logo sits, since its condition is what buyers judge
What lifts any cufflinks, whatever the label
Cufflinks are small, easy to post and hold value well when they are precious metal or from a recognised maker.
- Precious metal with hallmarks
- Recognised makers and designer pieces
- Complete matched pairs
- Original box included
And what pulls one down
- Odd single cufflinks
- Worn plating showing base metal
- Failed swivel or chain fittings
- Novelty and promotional pairs
Working out what yours is worth
- Look for hallmarks on the backs
- Confirm both are present and match exactly
- Test the swivel fittings work
What to state in the listing
- Material, with hallmark photographed if present
- Dimensions and weight
- Fitting type, and whether both swivel freely
- Any enamel damage, stone loss or plating wear
Material, style and maker: “Sterling Silver Cufflinks, Hallmarked, Swivel Bar”. Material is the price and any maker’s name carries the listing. Say the fitting type, since chain link, swivel bar and whale back all wear differently.
Preparing and photographing it
- Check both cufflinks are a genuine matching pair, and photograph any hallmark or maker’s mark.
- Test the swivel bar or fitting on each, since a seized or broken bar makes them unusable.
- Clean gently according to the material, avoiding dips on anything with enamel or stones.
- Both cufflinks together, face up
- The reverse showing the fittings and any mark
- A hallmark magnified, if present
- Any enamel, stone or engraving, plus every scratch or plating loss
When it sells best, and handing it over
Lifts before Christmas, Father’s Day and wedding season. Hallmarked silver and designer pairs sell within days in those windows.
Very cheap to post. Use a small rigid box with the pair secured so they cannot rattle against each other and scratch, and a tracked service.
What buyers ask
What is Calvin Klein 205W39NYC?
It is the line Raf Simons designed between 2017 and 2018. It ran for barely two seasons before he left, which makes it a closed and collected body of work that sells for far more than mainline Calvin Klein.
Is 1990s Calvin Klein worth selling?
The minimalist pieces are — slip dresses, clean tailoring and the original logo underwear are searched for as period design. Ordinary 1990s basics are not.
How much are Calvin Klein cufflinks worth?
Roughly £10 to £63 depending on condition, against £10 to £60 for cufflinks generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £36 for Calvin Klein cufflinks, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£7 | £29 |
| eBay | −£5 | £31 |
| Mercari | −£4 | £32 |
| Etsy | −£2 | £34 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £36 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell cufflinks for the title, handover and timing, or the general cufflinks value guide if yours is not a Calvin Klein.
See also: all Calvin Klein value guides · value guides by brand · buying cufflinks · Jewellery & Watches · condition grades.