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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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Hester Bateman: Queen of the Silversmiths
Hester Bateman: Queen of the Silversmiths

  Hester Bateman Tureen   Before the Industrial Revolution of the 180...

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Paul de Lamerie: Setting the Standard
Paul de Lamerie: Setting the Standard

  This incredible double-handled covered cup is one of the earliest wo...

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Collecting 19th-Century Fine Art
Collecting 19th-Century Fine Art

  William Bouguereau   Chances are good that the wonderful landscape ...

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The Great Georgian Silversmiths
The Great Georgian Silversmiths

The term Georgian Silver is one most collectors are familiar with, thoug...

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Art Glass of Emile Gallé
Art Glass of Emile Gallé

  This enchanting cameo glass lamp is the work of the inimitable Emile...

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Natural Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Natural Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

    The Kashmir sapphire is ranked as one of the world's most des...

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What is an Étui?
What is an Étui?

Named from the Old French word "estuier," meaning "to keep or hold," an ...

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Legendary Gemstones: Rubies and Sapphires
Legendary Gemstones: Rubies and Sapphires

  Weighing 7.51 carats, this rare untreated Ceylon red ruby ring was c...

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Understanding Hallmarks
Understanding Hallmarks

For hundreds of years, sterling hallmarks have been used throughout Grea...

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Kaleidoscope Brilliancy: Lightning Ridge Black Opals
Kaleidoscope Brilliancy: Lightning Ridge Blac...

Pandora. Light of the World. Empress. Immediately recognizable for its f...

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Wedgwood: A Story of Splendor
Wedgwood: A Story of Splendor

  Wedgwood First Edition Numbered Copy of the Portland Vase   ...

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Captivated in Color: The Perpetuity of the Sapphire
Captivated in Color: The Perpetuity of the Sa...

Immediately recognizable for its velvety, rich blue hue, the sapphire is...

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A Rare and Royal Treasure
A Rare and Royal Treasure

The great French kings of the Bourbon Dynasty embody the royal notions o...

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Interview with Maine Antique Digest Editor S. Clayton Pennington
Interview with Maine Antique Digest Editor S....

In the world of antiques, Maine Antique Digest is one of the publication...

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