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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.

How Cut Glass Came to Succeed in America: A S...

The following is a transcript from Bill Rau's Keynote Speech from the Am...

Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole

This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was craf...

Continental Enameled Singing Bird Box

A tiny automaton bird comes to life in this exquisite Contine...

Frères Rochat Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box

This exceptionally rare Swiss automaton singing bird box was ...

"Triple Signed" Cylinder Music Box by Nicole ...

Created by the renowned Nicole Frères of Geneva, this “triple sig...

Interchangeable Cylinder Music Box by Paillard

This rare Swiss interchangeable cylinder music box was craf...

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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