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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.

Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Quick Look: Art Deco became one of the defining design movements of the...

Read the Room: How to Read the Symbols in Sti...

Quick Glance: Dutch Golden Age still lifes transformed everyday objects...

100 Years Later, Mary Cassatt Deserves Her Mo...

Mary Cassatt stands as one of the most revolutionary figures of the Impr...

Famous Gardens That Shaped Great Artists

Explore the famous gardens and landscapes that shaped the work of artis...

M.S. Rau’s Matisse on View at SFMOMA

Henri Matisse is celebrated as one of the most daring colorists in th...

8 Most Expensive Clocks To Ever Sell at Auction

Since ancient times, humans have sought to measure and understand tim...

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