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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.

Rau’s Greatest Masterpiece? A Park View by Ge...

Some of art history’s greatest names grace the walls of M.S. Rau’s New O...

Optic Magic - Four Phenomenal Gemstones

Who doesn’t love a one-of-a-kind gemstone? Among the most desirable gems...

The Wonderful Wares of Venice

Anyone who has been to Venice knows that it is a world all its own. Floa...

New Orleans' Holiday Traditions

New Orleans is a place that is steeped in tradition, and its residents l...

Winter Whites: Pearls, Opals and Diamonds

Alternating strands of diamonds totaling approximately 55.04...

At the Center of it All: Centerpieces to Elev...

Table setting for formal and informal occasions is a longstanding tradi...

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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