Susan Lapene
A 25-year sales veteran, Susan Lapene is head of the Fine Jewelry Department here at M.S. Rau Antiques. A proud, native New Orleanian, Susan was educated at the University of New Orleans in Fine Arts and attended the Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, where she received her certification in Diamonds, Diamond Grading, Colored Stones and Jewelry Essentials. Susan has spent over 10 years in sales in the jewelry industry, and our customers have come to rely on her expertise and uncanny eye for beauty since she joined the M.S. Rau family in 2005.
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The coolest table ever is our “Monumental Specimen Table”. It speaks to my Italian side. I love it, from the hand carved oak winged lions on the base, to the two inch thick inlayed marble top with its plethora of Italian marble varieties. It is a tribute to the maker’s ingenuity, creativity, and master artistry. The…
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When I saw the Art Deco Ship's bar come out of the container truck, my first thought was of Bond, James Bond. In my mind's eye, I could see James Bond, maneuvering through a luxury liner's crowded, smoky casino. Bond, sleek and polished, quaffed, beyond handsome and of course wearing a perfect tuxedo. Bond's eyes…
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My latest favorite piece of jewelry, which is subject to change at any moment, is our recently acquired 121.05 carat Black Diamond Necklace. Yes, the diamonds are black, and yes, they look like diamonds. This black diamond necklace really pops when it is against your skin and dresses up that little black dress or even…
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