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Rolex: The Evolution of Horological Excellence

Few brands in the world of luxury timepieces command the respect and admiration that Rolex has earned over its storied history. From the wrists of world leaders and fictional British Secret Service agents to deep-sea explorers and mountain climbers, Rolex watches have been present at some of humanity's most significant moments.

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A Sparkling History: Five Iconic Periods of Jewelry Design
A Sparkling History: Five Iconic Periods of J...

Like any work of art or piece of fashion, jewelry is not immune to trend...

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Expert Insights: How to Display Art in the Home
Expert Insights: How to Display Art in the Home

Displaying artwork in a professional and pleasing manner is an art in a...

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Duo-Art Grand Player Piano by Steinway and Aeolian
Duo-Art Grand Player Piano by Steinway and Ae...

        Immensely rare and mechanically complex, the Duo-Art repr...

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Major Jewelry Makers and What To Look For When Collecting
Major Jewelry Makers and What To Look For Whe...

Classic elegance, impeccable stone selection, innovative design, and she...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Norman Rockwell
10 Things You Didn't Know About Norman Rockwell

No one artist did more to capture the American experience on canvas than...

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Do Tell! Five Tables with a Unique Story
Do Tell! Five Tables with a Unique Story

From family dinners to business meetings, our daily lives would be quite...

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The Art of the Samurai
Honor. Artistry. Tradition.

Step into the world of the samurai and discover how these historical guardians lived their lives through mesmerizing and functional works of art.

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A Collection of Rare Singing Bird Boxes
A Collection of Rare Singing Bird Boxes

Explore the beauty and wonder of M.S. Rau Antiques' current selection of...

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Lucas Cranach The Elder Masterpiece
Lucas Cranach The Elder Masterpiece

  Lucas Cranach the Elder 1472-1553 | German Portrait of Frederick the...

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Bedroom Ritual Furniture
Bedroom Ritual Furniture

A bedroom is so much more than where we sleep. It is a place to calm our...

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For the Record: History of the Armoire and the Dresser
For the Record: History of the Armoire and th...

Often taken for granted as common pieces of bedroom furniture, the armoi...

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Take a Seat! History's Most Intriguing Chairs
Take a Seat! History's Most Intriguing Chairs

Armchairs. Gaming chairs. Bean bag chairs. Massage chairs. The innumerab...

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