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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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Murano: The Island of Murano Glass
Murano: The Island of Murano Glass

  This 12-light fixture showcases a veritable garden of foliate-form...

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Nécessaire: The Greatest Travel Companion + GIVEAWAY!
Nécessaire: The Greatest Travel Companion + G...

Gold gilded silver and cut crystal accentuate the various toiletries i...

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Murano Glass Water Fountain
Murano Glass Water Fountain

    An ornate and truly magnificent example of a large Venetian g...

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Accessorizing The Holiday Table
Accessorizing The Holiday Table

  The only four known 18th-century silver cheese stands are in museu...

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An Invitation to a Masterpiece - Picasso
An Invitation to a Masterpiece - Picasso

Artist, Creator, Poet…Pablo Picasso, an artist known to almost every ear...

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D.H. Chiparus: Master of Art Deco Sculptures
D.H. Chiparus: Master of Art Deco Sculptures

The Art Deco period was renowned for its sculptures featuring high quali...

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Woven Masterpieces: Aubusson Tapestries
Woven Masterpieces: Aubusson Tapestries

  This incredible Aubusson tapestry is modeled on the work Les const...

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Bones and Caskets: Halloween at M.S. Rau
Bones and Caskets: Halloween at M.S. Rau

Crinkling leaves, pumpkins, witches, and warlocks…. The spookiness of Ha...

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The Extravagance of the Fabergé Bell Push
The Extravagance of the Fabergé Bell Push

The House of Fabergé rests as one of the most important and influential ...

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The Duck Press - Strange and Delightful
The Duck Press - Strange and Delightful

  Silver Plate Duck Press by Joseph Heinrichs - Item Number 30-1042 ...

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