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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.

For the Love of Porcelain: Meissen’s Cupid

Part of the company's beloved "Cupid Mottos" or "Devise Children" ...

The Richness of the Garnet: January Birthstone

These stunning drop earrings boast 17.58 total carats of radiant M...

Everlasting Elegance: Goldscheider Ceramics

Goldscheider ceramics, an Austrian ceramic manufacturing comp...

Bouguereau and the Art of the Academy

In the age that saw the birth of Impressionism, an emerging group of art...

A Touch of Charm: Essentials for the Boudoir

The boudoir, a woman’s private space, practically demands all things fem...

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Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet

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