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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.

Royal Wedding Jewelry

Top 5 Portrait Acquisitions of All Time

A portrait's purpose has always been to memorialize its subject. Over ti...

Secret Identities: 5 Incredible Canes with Am...

Today, antique canes serve as a direct reflection of earlier societies, ...

Zadora Quartz Rhinoceros

Beneath the Surface: How Stone Sculpture is Made

The act of transforming a rough piece of stone into a work of art predat...

Think Outside the Ring Box: Your Guide to Fin...

Three-stone Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.28 cts You’ve ...

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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