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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.

Painting Mediums Explained

Paint is perhaps the prevailing medium in all of art history. Its versat...

Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco: Two Styles Explained

Art Nouveau and Art Deco — they were the two powerhouse design movements...

Art Glass: Innovation at the Turn of the 20th...

Glass is one of the most ubiquitous materials in our modern world, from ...

The Art of Pointillism

Standing close to the canvas, a Pointillist painting might look more lik...

CBS Sunday Morning Visits M.S. Rau: Shop the ...

M.S. Rau recently had the exciting honor of welcoming the CBS Sunday Mor...

Spotlight on Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Meet the artist dubbed as the “Faberge of the Americas” — Andreas von Za...

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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