Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Question
Is it permissible for men to wear gold cuff links in the Hanafi Madhhab (or in any madhhab)? Would they be considered a type of jewelry?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
If one owns shirts that do not have buttons on the cuffs of the sleeves, the use of cufflinks in such a case is not considered jewelry. However, if the cufflinks are gold, it is prohibited for a man to use them as gold is prohibited for men to use. [Nahlawi, al-Durar al-Mubaha]
This ruling is not restricted to jewelry as it applies to anything that is directly used such as utensils, cups, dishes, etc… [Ibid.]
Hope this helps
Allah knows best
[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani