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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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Five Important Considerations When Buying Fine Art
Five Important Considerations When Buying Fin...

The art market is a $45 billion global industry. With so much activity, ...

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An American Legend: The Marilyn Monroe Photographs by Lawrence Schiller
An American Legend: The Marilyn Monroe Photog...

Hollywood starlet. Sex symbol. American icon.   Marilyn Monroe’s s...

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7 Incredible Holiday Gift Ideas for the Man who has Everything
7 Incredible Holiday Gift Ideas for the Man w...

M.S. Rau is often described as a “cabinet of curiosities,” one that attr...

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Keeping Time: 5 Essential Clocks for Any Collection
Keeping Time: 5 Essential Clocks for Any Coll...

For thousands of years man has endeavored to harness and tame the relent...

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Let There Be Light: Choosing the Right Antique Chandelier
Let There Be Light: Choosing the Right Antiqu...

  Featuring oversized drops and luminous prisms of fine Baccarat cryst...

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Very Superstitious: Intriguing Gift-Giving Legends
Very Superstitious: Intriguing Gift-Giving Le...

Though we tend to think about presents the most during the time between ...

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Award-winning Australian Billiard Table
Award-winning Australian Billiard Table

  This magnificent award-winning Australian billiard Table is amo...

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Make It Shine! The Dos and Don’ts of Caring for Your Silver
Make It Shine! The Dos and Don’ts of Caring f...

Silver is traditional, elegant and timeless and lends an unparalleled le...

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An Introduction to the Splendor of Fabergé
An Introduction to the Splendor of Fabergé

The Fabergé family can be traced back to the 17th century and the House ...

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Antique Colored Glass: History, Lore & More
Antique Colored Glass: History, Lore & More

Colored glass remains one of the most fascinating mediums in the decorat...

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