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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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Jewelry Imitates Art & Vice Versa: Exploring Connections Between Two Art Forms
Jewelry Imitates Art & Vice Versa: Exploring ...

Jewelry and fine art paintings are two of my favorite things in the worl...

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The Allure of Topaz Jewelry
The Allure of Topaz Jewelry

      6.21-Carat Topaz and Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co.     ...

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A History of Filigree Jewelry
A History of Filigree Jewelry

From bird boxes to home decor, filigree has been used as beautiful decor...

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Coffee Table Gems
Coffee Table Gems

At Rau our expansive collection of jewelry books that we have acquired o...

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Go for Baroque: Furnishings of the Baroque Period
Go for Baroque: Furnishings of the Baroque Pe...

The term Baroque often brings to mind highly decorative churches and the...

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Gaming Antiques for Your Game Room
Gaming Antiques for Your Game Room

Everyone needs an escape from the craziness of every day life. What bett...

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Expert Insights with Bill Rau: Laocoön Bronze Sculpture
Expert Insights with Bill Rau: Laocoön Bronze...

  The Laocoön marble sculpture after which this remarkable bronze wa...

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Wildly Beautiful: Animal Carvings in Antique Furniture
Wildly Beautiful: Animal Carvings in Antique ...

Going back thousands of year, artisans have incorporated animal motifs i...

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Expert Insights with Bill Rau: Mills Double Upright Slot Machine
Expert Insights with Bill Rau: Mills Double U...

This extraordinarily rare double upright slot machine was built...

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A Collector’s Guide to Antique Diamond Watches
A Collector’s Guide to Antique Diamond Watches

What is better than blending beauty with functionality? Diamond watches ...

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Napoléon Before the Battle of Moscow
Napoléon Before the Battle of Moscow

Emperor Napoléon I was and remains one of the most legendary mi...

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Charting a Path: Cartographical Treasures from M. S. Rau
Charting a Path: Cartographical Treasures fro...

In the quest for knowledge, fascination with maps and charts is as old a...

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