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Bill Rau ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 03/16/2009
....  Contact Bill Bill's Picks Bill's Blog Posts Rock Crystal Cornucopia by Rossler The Dockside Liverpool at Night by John Atkinson Grimshaw Beauty Set In Stone... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » January

...: Viennese Rock Crystal January 31st, 2012 | posted by Bill Rau Australian aborigines called it the “stone of light” and the Celts believed its prismatic properties linked it to the sun....... Even the fortuneteller’s rudimentary crystal ball was originally crafted of the mysteriously alluring mineral we refer to today as rock crystal....... Rock crystal, or clear quartz, has been revered by nearly every ancient culture in history. It’s clear, ice-like appearance, enhanced by light refracting fissures gave the mineral an air of mystique that carried on well into the Renaissance. The mineral... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » March

...of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly.......  Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Fine Art

...The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly.......  Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jewelry

...The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly.......  Take, for instance, this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Antiques

..., this fabulous chandelier that displays a geometric Egyptian motif. Mounted in luminous platinum and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence....... Posted in Antiques , From Our Sales Team , M.S. Rau Blog , Stories | No Comments » The Very Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock......Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly inspired to present my very favorite Art Deco pieces to you.  I want to share a range... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Stories

...Best of Art Deco March 29th, 2013 | posted by Susan Lapene Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba......and 18k gold, as well as featuring a link of the purest rock crystal, this Art Deco pin radiates the opulence associated with the movement.  Whether worn as a brooch or in place of a buckle at the waist... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
.... Another word for repousse is embossing. Rock Crystal Discovered thousands of years ago, rock crystal, or natural quartz, has been cherished for its natural beauty and remarkable ability to refract light....... During the 18th and 19th centuries, rock crystal was one of the most precious and expensive materials used in the decorative arts....... When cut and polished, the inherent striations and inclusions of the crystal create a reflection of light far more brilliant than manmade crystal or glass... Read More »
Ludovic Rousset

Ludovic Rousset ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 07/22/2009
...  Unenhanced Ceylon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring 17.51 Carats Rock Crystal Cornucopia by Rossler Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage... Read More »
Susan Lapene

Susan Lapene ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 03/16/2009
...* Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier* * Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Brooch* I just returned from the Art Deco World Congress 2013 held in Habana, Cuba and have been thoroughly inspired to present my very favorite Art Deco pieces to you... Read More »

Let There Be Light: Choosing the Right Antique Chandelier ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/14/2011
.... Their form was only limited by the skill and imagination of the artisan, who employed every medium from glass, silver, bronze and brass to porcelain, wood, antlers and rock crystal....... For centuries these magnificent crystal, bronze and colored glass creations have served as bellwethers of wealth and status, adorning the great halls and dining rooms of Europe and all far reaches of the world....... Cut glass and lead crystal chandeliers from the great English and French glassmakers soon followed. By the 18 th and 19 th centuries, spectacular chandeliers had become the crowning glory of manors, castles and cathedrals around the world... Read More »