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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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Snake Symbolism in Jewelry & Decorative Art
Snake Symbolism in Jewelry & Decorative Art

  Victorian Demantoid and Diamond Serpent Brooch   The serpent—repres...

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150 Years of Great Legs
150 Years of Great Legs

150 Years of Great Legs Each period of furniture design is characterized...

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Secrets of the Pyramids: Is Another Egyptian Revival on the Horizon?
Secrets of the Pyramids: Is Another Egyptian ...

  The Egyptian goddess Isis strikes a regal pose in this extraordinary...

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The Queen of Sheba by Federico Beltrán-Masses
The Queen of Sheba by Federico Beltrán-Masses

    La Rena de Saba (The Queen of Sheba) displays the uniquely th...

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Newcomb Pottery
Newcomb Pottery

Clay collected from the bayous of Louisiana, thrown and kiln fired in Ne...

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Belleek Porcelain
Belleek Porcelain

  This delightful and rare Belleek porcelain dejeuner tea set exhibits...

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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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Sévres Porcelain
Sévres Porcelain

Held in the highest regard among monarchs, emperors, and cardinals, the ...

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The Artistry and Legacy of Meissen Porcelain
The Artistry and Legacy of Meissen Porcelain

Comprising an incredible 189 pieces, this impressive Meissen porcelain...

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Fabergé Silver
Fabergé Silver

Fabergé silver was produced in the Moscow and St. Petersburg workshops, ...

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Rundell, Phillip
Rundell, Phillip

Phillip Rundell did not enter his own maker’s mark to the London gold an...

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Paul Revere...Jack of All Trades
Paul Revere...Jack of All Trades

Paul Revere was truly a “jack of all trades.” In his lifetime, Revere wo...

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Lalique, René
Lalique, René

René Lalique remains one of the most popular sculptors of the Art Deco p...

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Reed & Barton
Reed & Barton

Reed & Barton, established in 1824, is one of the oldest silver manu...

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Brushstrokes of a Genius
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Brushstrokes of a Genius

  La Route Bordée d'Arbres by Pierre-Auguste Renoir     Rembran...

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Anatomy of An English Hallmark
Anatomy of An English Hallmark

Anatomy of An English Hallmark Here’s a guide for reading and understand...

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