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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.

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Harness the Beauty of Harlem Renaissance Art
Harness the Beauty of Harlem Renaissance Art

What is Harlem Renaissance Art? One of the most influential 20th centur...

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How to Identify Antique Vases and Their Makers
How to Identify Antique Vases and Their Makers

Vases are an incredibly popular option for antique pottery collectors, ...

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What is Social Realism?
What is Social Realism?

  Social Realism in Art   Although Social Realism took the American art ...

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Unveil the History of the Vase
Unveil the History of the Vase

Vases are some of the oldest and most widespread decorative objects, and...

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From Amphoras to Urns: Types of Vases Throughout History
From Amphoras to Urns: Types of Vases Through...

  The beauty of antique vases is as varied as the materials, shapes and ...

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The Power of Post-War Art
The Power of Post-War Art

    Study for Nude with Bad Abstract Painting by Tom Wesse...

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Who Was Tamara Lempicka in the World of Art?
Who Was Tamara Lempicka in the World of Art?

“I live life in the margins of society, and the rules of normal society...

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Bill's Holiday Gift Picks: Fabergé Inkwell
Bill's Holiday Gift Picks: Fabergé Inkwell

Fabergé Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell   View more of Bill's top holi...

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Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studios Vase
Bill Rau's Holiday Gift Picks: Tiffany Studio...

  Tiffany Studios Faville Floriform Vase   View more of Bill's top h...

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The History of Jewelry Metals
The History of Jewelry Metals

    Hellenistic Greek intaglio gold ring. Late 4th-3rd cen...

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Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History
Famous Art Exhibitions That Defined History

Expositions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the world's adv...

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What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need to Know
What is Enamel Jewelry? Everything You Need t...

Enamel is colorful and versatile, and has been used for centuries to cr...

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