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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.

The Story Behind Pope Paul VI's Jewels

October 4, 1965, marks an important occasion in the intersection of reli...

Re-think, Recognize, Rebrand: M.S. Rau Rechri...

What’s in a name? For 107-year-old antiques, fine art and jewelry galler...

True Blue: The Sapphire's Enduring Legacy

For centuries, sapphires have been a gemstone prized by royalty, spiritu...

Untreated Green Sapphire Ring

Shop the Video Untreated Green Sapphire Ring, 4.69 Carats Learn Mor...

11 Things You'd Never Guess Came From Tiffany...

Tiffany & Co. It is a name that conjures images of little blue boxes...

Eight Things You Didn't Know About Claude Monet

We all recognize Claude Monet as the father of Impressionism, one of the...

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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