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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.

Paintings in Stone: The Art of Pietre Dure

Circa 1860 Pietre Dure figural plaque. A jeweler’s precision and...

First Steps To Greatness: An Early Rubens Mas...

This portrait of Emperor Marcus Aurelius by Peter Paul Rubens date...

Lebasque in the Summer

Lebasque embraces the techniques of the post-impressionists, the Nab...

The Mystery Within: Weapon Canes

The flicker cane is ready for danger at the flick of a wrist. Wha...

The Write Stuff: Beautiful Antiques That Cele...

Burma Ruby and Diamond Fountain Pen It is easy to forget the ple...

We Simply Cannot Contain Ourselves!

This has been an exciting week at M.S. Rau Antiques. Every spring we rec...

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