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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.

Millennia in the Mirror: Portraiture in Histo...

Portraiture in Ancient Art Portraiture has a history almost as long as...

Pearls: A Collector's Guide

The pearl is undoubtedly one of the world's most recognizable and sought...

17th-Century Cabinet of Curiosities

Bidding Farewell to Temptation

That's a wrap! Our latest show Vice & Virtue: An Exhibitio...

Flora Danica: Porcelain Fit for Royalty

Prestige. Refinement. Royal Provenance. A true product of its age, the o...

19th-Century Italian Safe

M.S. Rau Aspen

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