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MASCULINE JEWELRY: HOW TIMELESS ACCESSORIES ARE MAKING A RESURGENCE IN FASHION

Though many jewelry companies tend to market to the female gaze, jewelry has been an essential part of both masculine and feminine wardrobes since the dawn of civilization. From ancient medallions to Baroque opulence to star-studded brooch-wearing movie stars, read on to discover the history and evolution of this intriguing jewelry.

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The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone Explored Through Color and Variety
The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone ...

Topaz, a gemstone renowned for its vibrant color range and durability, h...

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Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and Antiques Ever Sold at Auction
Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and...

The appeal of fine art and antiques often lies in their historical signi...

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Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionable Hue
Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionab...

Green decor is capturing the attention of designers and homeowners alike...

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The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Second French Empire
The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Secon...

During the Second French Empire (1852-1870), Emperor Napoleon III brough...

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What you didn’t know about Mathilde Bonaparte and the Impressionists
What you didn’t know about Mathilde Bonaparte...

The most powerful woman in mid-19th-century France was loved and respect...

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How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spawned the FBI
How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spaw...

If the FBI had existed in 1803, Napoleon’s troublemaking little brother ...

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Erté and the era
of Art Deco
An In Gallery & Virtual Exhibition
On View Now - January 3, 2024

Often called the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté was a tastemaker like no other. Join us as we trace Erté's incomparable impact on the Art Deco era.

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The Three Napoleons
The Three Napoleons

Typically when people hear the name Napoleon, one person springs to mind...

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Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The M...

How did this man, born to minor nobility, profoundly change Western and ...

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Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Haunted Houses in New Orleans
Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Ha...

In America, few locales possess an ambiance as enigmatic and mysterious ...

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Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutch Old Masters
Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutc...

Intro: In the tapestry of art history, few threads shimmer as luminous...

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