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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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What a Spread!  Five Extraordinary Pieces for Your Holiday Table
What a Spread! Five Extraordinary Pieces for...

Millions of people around the world will soon be gathering with cherishe...

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Bracelet Basics: The History of Your Go-To Accessory
Bracelet Basics: The History of Your Go-To Ac...

A staple of any fashionable woman's wardrobe, bracelets are certainly ha...

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The Mysterious Opal: The Cursed Gemstone?
The Mysterious Opal: The Cursed Gemstone?

Throughout the ages, gemstones have acquired distinctive mythologies and...

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Divine Provenance: The Vatican Mosaic
Divine Provenance: The Vatican Mosaic

Everyone loves a good story. In the realm of fine art and antiques, a go...

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Brace Yourself: Eccentric Statement Bracelets to Elevate Any Ensemble
Brace Yourself: Eccentric Statement Bracelets...

  Nancy Cunard photographed by Man Ray     Empowering and embol...

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John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent

  John Singer Sargent was by far considered the leading portraitist of ...

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The Art of Learning: Student/Teacher Duos from Art History
The Art of Learning: Student/Teacher Duos fro...

If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. - S...

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Magic and Mystery: The Mystical Properties of Gemstones
Magic and Mystery: The Mystical Properties of...

Today, we admire them for their elegance and the artistry they inspire, ...

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An Evening At The Royal Theatre By Paul Gustav Fischer
An Evening At The Royal Theatre By Paul Gusta...

      This monumental and highly detailed scene was composed by Paul Gu...

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Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

     One of the rarest and most sought-after of the great mystery...

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11 Unique Ring Settings That'll Make You Stand Out
11 Unique Ring Settings That'll Make You Stan...

The ring - this small piece of jewelry can have a big impact on one's ov...

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The Final Act: Abraham Lincoln's Assassination Opera Glasses
The Final Act: Abraham Lincoln's Assassinatio...

  Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by David Bustill Bowser     "N...

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