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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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5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art
5 Artists Who Used Color to Redefine Modern Art

Roses are red, violets are blue… but what if they’re not? At the turn of...

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4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues
4 of the World's Most Iconic Marble Statues

Throughout history, the human impulse to capture beauty in art has been ...

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Gemology 101: How Experts Match Gemstones for Jewelry
Gemology 101: How Experts Match Gemstones for...

If you watch the red carpet or any high-society gala, you'll likely see ...

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Jewelry Bracelet Guide
Jewelry Bracelet Guide

  Whether you're drawn to the elegant sparkle of a tennis bracele...

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Jewelry Necklace Guide
Jewelry Necklace Guide

  Riviera - typically features a single strand of gemstones, ofte...

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How People Packed and Traveled in History
How People Packed and Traveled in History

With holiday travels looming overhead, thoughts of the most disliked asp...

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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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Jewelry Ring Guide
Jewelry Ring Guide

    Selecting the perfect ring is an opportunity to reflect perso...

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Jewelry Earring Guide
Jewelry Earring Guide

  Stud: features a single gemstone or decorative element that sit...

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Jewelry Setting Guide
Jewelry Setting Guide

Know your settings: When selecting a piece of jewelry, whether to cele...

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Jewelry Chain Guide
Jewelry Chain Guide

Chain Styles Anchor - oval-shaped links, which are often thicker compar...

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Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the Difference?
Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the D...

Diamonds have long been revered as nature’s most exquisite creation, unm...

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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know
Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp...

The turn of the 20th century was a golden era for decorative arts, when ...

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Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse
Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse

  Horses have long captivated the human imagination, embodying a b...

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Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine
Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine

A Journey Through the History of Wine: From Ancient Civilizations to Mod...

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