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Chunky, Bold & Retro Jewelry: Statement Design with Enduring Appeal

After years of whisper-thin chains and dainty jewels in barely-there settings taking the forefront of jewelry fads, the return of chunky jewelry feels less like a passing trend and more like a revival. From the geometric boldness of Art Deco to the sculptural forms of the 1980s, statement jewels and high-quality gold have long taken center stage in any glamorous wardrobe.

Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection

Red McCombs was a larger-than-life figure whose entrepreneurial spirit a...

Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jew...

If you ever read John Steinbeck’s novella The Pearl, you may recall the ...

Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments...

In the modern world, we rarely stop to think about the pigments behind t...

Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting

Brief History of Hunting Whereas the topic of hunting animals might conj...

Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Orna...

Emerging in the wake of King Louis XIV's reign (1643-1715), the Rococo a...

The Art of the Samurai: Extended Version

Our recent virtual exhibition, The Art of the Samurai, was met with re...

M.S. Rau Aspen

Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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