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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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Friant, Émile
Friant, Émile

French Naturalist painter Émile Friant's technical precision and observa...

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Érard, Sébastien
Érard, Sébastien

Sébastien Érard, founder of Erard Piano Company, is heralded for his pro...

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Elvgren, Gil
Elvgren, Gil

Gil Elvgren is considered to be the greatest American pin-up and glamour...

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Dupré, Julien
Dupré, Julien

French naturalist painter Julien Dupré devoted his artistic career to th...

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Diehl, Charles-Guillaume
Diehl, Charles-Guillaume

1811-1885 • German — Considered among the most important cabinetmakers o...

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Dasson, Henry
Dasson, Henry

Henry Dasson made his mark as a leading Parisian cabinetmaker early in h...

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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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Cuneo, Terence Tenison
Cuneo, Terence Tenison

Terence Tenison Cuneo hailed from a family of artists and gained his for...

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Boucher, François
Boucher, François

François Boucher was chosen as Director of the royal tapestry workshops ...

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Cooper, Gerald
Cooper, Gerald

Still life paintings by Gerald Cooper rival even those of the old Dutch ...

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Clairin, Georges-Jules-Victor
Clairin, Georges-Jules-Victor

Born in 1843, Clairin entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1861,...

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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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Chippendale, Thomas
Chippendale, Thomas

1718-1778 • British — The talent and genius of Thomas Chippendale's desi...

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Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley

1833-1898 • British — Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones is among the greatest...

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Storr, Paul
Storr, Paul

Without question, Paul Storr is considered one of history's finest smith...

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Beurdeley, Alfred Emmanuel Louis
Beurdeley, Alfred Emmanuel Louis

1847-1919 • French — Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a Parisian cabi...

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