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Bucellatti 18K yellow-gold leaf earrings

What Made the Italian Luxury-Jewelry Brand Buccellati So Famous?

Benchmark of Palm Beach weighs in on the "Prince of Goldsmiths."
Nanda Vigo’s white Due Più armchairs by Acerbis accompany an Orseolo Table by Carlo Scarpa for Studio Simon by Cassina and a Bramante sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
After: Azoulay chose to reupholster them in a fringed linen blend.

Should You Reupholster Your Antique Furniture?

Absolutely, says a design dealer known for his stunning transformations of old furniture with new fabric.

What Is Ormolu, and Why Are We Talking about It?

This golden material glamorized neoclassical furnishings and transformed upper-crust sitting rooms from France to Philadelphia in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

How Do You Wear a Cocktail Ring?

David Joseph, jewelry designer and founder of Bochic in New York, tells us how to style these dazzling Jazz Age accessories in post-Prohibition times.
Modernity's gallery in Stockholm.

What Makes Scandinavian Modernism and Nordic Design So Irresistible?

Andrew Duncanson, founder of the Stockholm- and London-based gallery Modernity, weighs in on the masters of mid-century furniture and decorative arts.
YSL handbag

How Do You Authenticate and Care for an Yves Saint Laurent Handbag?

When it comes to the legendary French design house, there is no substitute for true craftsmanship. Xupes shows us how to spot it.

Just What Is an Intaglio Print, and What Makes It a Good Investment?

Bay Area art publisher Rhea Fontaine explains the difference between intaglio and woodcut printing, how to frame fine art prints and what makes them attractive to collectors.
diamond ring

Restore Your Sparkle: Tips for Cleaning a Diamond Ring

Keep your jewelry dazzling with these expert gem-cleaning tips from Roman Malakov Diamonds.

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