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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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Madonna and Child: Depictions of Mary and Christ
Madonna and Child: Depictions of Mary and Christ

Devotional images of the Virgin Mary have pervaded art history since the...

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Eight Festive Gift-Giving Traditions
Eight Festive Gift-Giving Traditions

The act of giving gifts is universal to humanity. We give gifts as a way...

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Over the Top: Intriguing Antique Toys and Games
Over the Top: Intriguing Antique Toys and Games

While kids today may want the newest technological gadgets like an iPhon...

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Birthstone Guide: The Lore and History Behind Your Birthstone
Birthstone Guide: The Lore and History Behind...

Birthstones are personalized and specific to your birth month, meaning f...

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All About Oscar Heyman
All About Oscar Heyman

Oscar Heyman has been a driving force in the fine jewelry industry for o...

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America’s Stories: The Art of American Illustration
America’s Stories: The Art of American Illust...

The great 20th century American illustrators captured American history u...

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Six of History’s Greatest Art Patrons
Six of History’s Greatest Art Patrons

From European to American art, many of history’s most enduring and sign...

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Shipwrecked: The Story of the S.S. Central America Gold
Shipwrecked: The Story of the S.S. Central Am...

Gold has shaped the very landscape of America. Promising wealth, glory a...

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U.S. News
U.S. News

12 Stores With the Best and Worst Return Policies Return policies can ...

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Magnificent Mines: Burma Rubies and Beyond
Magnificent Mines: Burma Rubies and Beyond

Hearing the phrase “Burmese ruby” is an immediate cause for excitement. ...

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Bourbon with Bill - Floor to Ceiling: 10 Paintings from the Salon and Royal Academy
Bourbon with Bill - Floor to Ceiling: 10 Pain...

Discover the intrigue and prestige of the Paris Salon and London's Royal...

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