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María Félix’ Love Affair with Jewelry
While relatively unknown in the United States until recently, María Félix (1914-2002) was considered a goddess of Spanish language cinema. La Doña, as she was nicknamed, was a legend of Mexican Golden Age film with a career in the limelight that b...
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A Brief History of the Retro Era
Retro Jewelry, often called "cocktail jewelry," came to the forefront of design from the mid 1930's through the 1940's, coinciding with World War II.
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A Brief History of the Zip Necklace
Since its launch in Paris in 1906, distinguished maison Van Cleef & Arpels has introduced a number of innovations in both jewelry design and manufacturing. Among the designs considered icons of the brand are minaudieres, the boule ring, the Ludo brac...
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Tupac’s Bespoke Ring is Crown Jewel of Sotheby’s Third Hip Hop Sale
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, Sotheby’s this week is holding its third Hip Hop sale, July 18-July 25.
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A Brief History of the Victorian Era
The Victorian Era, which took place during the reign of Queen Alexandrina Victoria from 1837-1901, had influences on every aspect of British arts and culture. While we may think Kate and Meghan have clout, they’ve got nothing on Queen Victoria’s...
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A Brief History of the Art Nouveau Era
Art Nouveau is the creative expression that defines the design zeitgeist from approximately 1895 to 1915. Developed in France as a response to the overwrought styles of the Victorian Era, the creative output of this time—whether in painting, textil...