Jewelry
December 1, 2020
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels live auction begins Dec. 8. Image credit: Christie’s
By Nora Howe
While fashion design and architecture have historically been examined within the realm of fine art, jewelry has oftentimes been overlooked as an art form.
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