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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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The Hidden Royal Blueprint Behind Every Design Trend
The Hidden Royal Blueprint Behind Every Desig...

The Hidden Royal Blueprint Behind Every Design Trend In the modern age, ...

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Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Paintings That Immortalized His World
Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Pain...

Casanova and Canaletto: Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Paintin...

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The Regency Gentleman’s World: Pride and Prejudice Pt. 3
The Regency Gentleman’s World: Pride and Prej...

Welcome back to our Pride and Prejudice series! In our last blog, we dis...

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Protecting What's Priceless: The Role of Insurance in Art Collecting
Protecting What's Priceless: The Role of Insu...

A Lesson That Changed Everything I was 23, living in Italy, when my frie...

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The Million-Dollar Secret Behind America's Most Coveted Tiffany Windows
The Million-Dollar Secret Behind America's Mo...

The radiant stained-glass windows of Tiffany are some of the most legend...

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7 Antique Scientific Instruments That Changed History
7 Antique Scientific Instruments That Changed...

The pursuit of knowledge defines humanity. For centuries, we’ve built to...

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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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Pride and Prejudice Art: The Regency Era Explained, Pt. 2
Pride and Prejudice Art: The Regency Era Expl...

Welcome back to all things Jane Austen and Pride & Prejudice! In our...

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Secret Weapons That Won The War: 4 Pieces of World War II Memorabilia You Should Know
Secret Weapons That Won The War: 4 Pieces of ...

As we approach the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb that ended World ...

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Where Did Cocktails Come From?
Where Did Cocktails Come From?

The cocktail stands as one of America's most enduring cultural contribut...

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The Princess Diana Engagement Ring: The Story Behind Her Famed Sapphire and Enduring Fashion
The Princess Diana Engagement Ring: The Story...

The late Princess of Wales continues to mesmerize the world, and in June...

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The Art of Exploration: Wilderness and Western Painting
The Art of Exploration: Wilderness and Wester...

Throughout history, artists have ventured beyond the comfort of their st...

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Collector’s Guide: The Fascinating World of Ephemera
Collector’s Guide: The Fascinating World of E...

Defining Ephemera in the Context of Collection Marilyn Monroe Photogra...

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Beyond Pride and Prejudice: Exploring Jane Austen’s World, Pt. 1
Beyond Pride and Prejudice: Exploring Jane Au...

As the world prepares to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Decem...

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