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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.

Young Talent: Announcing the Rau for Art Scho...

2019 1st Place Scholarship Winner Kathy Nguyen with Owner Bill Rau Man...

From Sea to Shining Sea: An Exhibition of Ame...

One of the greatest qualities of American painting - and ultimately the ...

Art and the Intersection with Wealth Transfer

This is a guest blog from SEI: Private Wealth Management, our partner on...

Exceptional Antique Italian Safe

Massive and deftly constructed to be impenetrable is this fully f...

Exploring Colored Diamonds: What Makes Each C...

In 2018, Harry Winston spent a record-breaking 50 million dollars on a j...

Art and Politics: A Brief History of Presiden...

Since the nation's very first president, George Washington, took office ...

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