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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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Fall, Curated: Specialists' Top Picks for the Upcoming Season
Fall, Curated: Specialists' Top Picks for the...

  Sales Consultant and Jewelry Specialist, George Peralta, discusses his...

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Westminster Abbey Architectural Skeleton Clock
Westminster Abbey Architectural Skeleton Clock

A majestic representation of Westminster Abbey, this rare architectural ...

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Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Watch Winding Display Cabinet

This incredible, one-of-a-kind antique watch display cabinet brings toge...

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Georgian Silver
Georgian Silver

Georgian Silver       The Georgian Era is a period of British hist...

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The Art of Advertising: Leyendecker and Rockwell
The Art of Advertising: Leyendecker and Rockwell

  Oil's First Century by Norman Rockwell, advertisement for the Americ...

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Looking Into the Future: Opals
Looking Into the Future: Opals

Opals have a very long and complicated history with many myths attached ...

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Cleaning & Caring for your Gems
Cleaning & Caring for your Gems

  These South Sea pearls are exceptionally rare and could be damaged b...

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Celestial & Terrestrial Globes by Newton & Son
Celestial & Terrestrial Globes by Newton & Son

An extremely rare and important pair of 21-inch English globes by renown...

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A Golden Opportunity: Over-40-Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond
A Golden Opportunity: Over-40-Carat Fancy Viv...

In the world of colored diamonds, those that possess a distinctly yellow...

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