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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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The Mother of Invention: A Brief History of Mechanical Furniture
The Mother of Invention: A Brief History of M...

Mechanical furniture has a diverse and well-documented history. These ma...

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GoNola.com See & Do Video: Explore the Secret Room at M.S. Rau
GoNola.com See & Do Video: Explore the Secret...

  Three Monets, Napoleon’s death mask, a real dinosaur… it’s all inside...

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5.25-Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
5.25-Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring

     One of nature's rarest treasures, this 5.25-carat Natural Fa...

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Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance

    This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period p...

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1900 Paris World's Fair Sevres Vase
1900 Paris World's Fair Sevres Vase

  This extraordinary Sèvres vase was made for and exhibited at the 1900...

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Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace

    Showcasing the finest of emeralds amidst strands of dazzling ...

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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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Diamond Watch by Corum
Diamond Watch by Corum

    This outstanding watch by Corum, the renowned Swiss watch man...

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Prie Dieu by Antoni Gaudi
Prie Dieu by Antoni Gaudi

    This unique prie dieu, or prayer desk, was specially commissi...

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Silver Centerpiece by Paul Storr
Silver Centerpiece by Paul Storr

    Elegantly designed by one of the most prominent names in silv...

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White South Sea Pearl Necklace
White South Sea Pearl Necklace

    Twenty-three lustrous white South Sea pearls exude elegance a...

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United States Cavalry Officer's Sword
United States Cavalry Officer's Sword

  A rare and important piece of Civil War militaria, this exquisite pre...

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The Battle of Issus Chess Set
The Battle of Issus Chess Set

    Lavishly decorated and large in size, this extraordinary, ela...

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Tiffany & Co. Silver Chrysanthemum Flatware Service 207 Pieces
Tiffany & Co. Silver Chrysanthemum Flatware S...

     This exceptional 207-piece antique Tiffany & Co. sterlin...

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Tiffany & Co. English King Silver Flatware Service 664 Pieces
Tiffany & Co. English King Silver Flatware Se...

    This complete and monumental 664-piece Tiffany & Co. silv...

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A Jewel of the Sea: Aquamarine
A Jewel of the Sea: Aquamarine

  86.40-Carat Aquamarine Convertible Pendant and Brooch   Aquamarine,...

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