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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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Gallé, Emile
Gallé, Emile

Emile Gallé is widely considered the leading artistic innovator of the A...

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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

“There is no need to be afraid of using the language of exaggeration in ...

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Newcomb Pottery
Newcomb Pottery

Clay collected from the bayous of Louisiana, thrown and kiln fired in Ne...

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Belleek Porcelain
Belleek Porcelain

Belleek is nestled in an area of breathtaking beauty known as the County...

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Cartier - The Family behind the Jewels
Cartier - The Family behind the Jewels

Cartier stands as the epitome of French luxury, revered for its impeccab...

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Makeig-Jones, Daisy
Makeig-Jones, Daisy

An over-200-year-old company finds itself on the verge of financial ruin...

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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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An Age of Transformation: Women in Nineteenth Century Art
An Age of Transformation: Women in Nineteenth...

  George Morren, Le Renouveau (The Renewal), Circa 1892   This is th...

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All Things in Bloom
All Things in Bloom

  Entitled Geraniums, the piece displays Buffet’s renowned avant-garde...

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Traditional and Transformative: Japanese Meiji Period Decorative Arts
Traditional and Transformative: Japanese Meij...

The long-lasting Japanese Meiji era, beginning in 1868 and extending int...

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King of Glass, Glass of Kings
King of Glass, Glass of Kings

  This captivating Moser water pitcher exhibits the exceptional "Amb...

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Innocence, Temptation, and Power: The Evolution of Women in Art
Innocence, Temptation, and Power: The Evoluti...

  Giovanni dal Ponte, Madonna and Child, Circa 1420   A mystifying cr...

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Art Deco Mastery: The Work of Cartier
Art Deco Mastery: The Work of Cartier

Cartier’s Art Deco Legacy: Crafting Timeless Elegance Cartier stands as ...

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A Monumental Classic in a Small Case - Granddaughter Clocks
A Monumental Classic in a Small Case - Grandd...

    Rosewood Grandfather Clock   The antique grandfather clock ha...

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The Importance of Jade + Our Giveaway Winner Announced!
The Importance of Jade + Our Giveaway Winner ...

A beautiful Qing Dynasty censer crafted of grayish-green nephrite jade...

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True Blue - Tanzanite
True Blue - Tanzanite

  An incredible 45.26-carat cushion-cut tanzanite absolutely shines ...

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