Intaglios Are a Blast From the Past That Feels Right…Now
Rebecca Rau Fire & Fortune Ring. M.S. Rau
With The Odyssey‘s A-list cast, Christopher Nolan’s epic is sure to be a major influence on Greek-inspired fashion and accessories, Elle Spurr, a researcher at New Orleans–based antiques dealer M.S. Rau, told JCK recently.
That got us thinking: What else might blow up because of the star-studded epic? If you ask designers such as Seal & Scribe’s Shari Cohen, Erica Weiner, Rebecca Rau, Castro Smith, Monica Rich Kosann, and Francesca Villa, they’ll say intaglios.
These designers and many others have become known for reimagining ancient intaglios for new pieces as well as taking a fresh approach to this age-old motif—and we’re here for it. Many say they anticipate more of these pieces showing up on red carpets and on clients’ shopping lists.
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