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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.

The Un-cane-y World of Canes

Luxury canes and walking sticks, upon first mention, sound perh...

Spirited Ceramics: Tang Dynasty Sancai Pottery

These exceptionally rare and large antique sancai pottery earth spirits...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...The History of t...

Commanding in proportion and size, this stunning giltwood mirror is ...

The Royal Ice Pail by Rundell, Bridge and Run...

By far the greatest silver service ever created was the "Grand Servic...

The Beurdeley Mechanical Desk

This superb mechanical desk by famed French ebeniste Alfred E...

The Robinson Crusoe Sideboard by Garrard Robi...

Considered one of the finest works of carved Victorian furnit...

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