A compass consists of a magnetized pointer that is left free to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field.  Before the advent of the compass, direction at sea was determined by landmarks and the observation  of the stars in the sky. Ancient mariners often made sure they kept within good sight of land to help them know where they were heading at any particular point in time. Modern compasses use a magnetized needle inside a capsule that is filled with fluid (usually oil, kerosene or alcohol). Aside from their navigational function, compasses have served a just as in imnportant metaphorical and symbolic function. They are used as tropes for finding one's way in this life, for navigating through a storm (which is to say, a particualrly difficult period in one's life), and coming onto to dry land at the end. In this sense, the cufflinks on offer are not just for the budding navigator or geographer, but for the navigator of life, for the man or woman who is seeking direction. If this is you, then we invite you to order a pair of these stunning designs which will inspire you to find the right path.