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Art Nouveau treasure by Philippe Wolfers coming to America

One of the finest independent craftsmen working in French Art Nouveau was actually Belgian. With his delicate florals and scary Medusas, Philippe Wolfers was a master of that era's mystical, sensuous jewelry.
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Best books for jewelry lovers: Celebrating Jewellery

Holidays are approaching, as is Black Friday. No reason to brave the madding crowds when you can make a jewelry...
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A short history: the delicate art of carved opal jewels

Carving and setting opal is like sculpting stained glass. Not only is the opal fragile and unpredictable, it dictates form. Making jewelry from it requires patience, flexibility, and a taste for living on the edge.
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Bankruptcy sale of Ralph Esmerian’s historic jewelry

As the final wave engulfs the brilliant career of Ralph Esmerian, the last of his treasures are being sold off...
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Reinventing modern: jewelry at the world’s fairs

Sometimes, when I’m at a jewelry show combing the aisles, checking out the latest collections and trying to sniff out the...
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