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Favorite Gems, Jewels & Timepieces: Jewelry Team Staff Picks

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 03.14.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A woman in a wide-brimmed sunhat is surrounded by an assortment of unique fine jewelry and vintage timepieces | BRG

Selecting beautiful and unique pieces from an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry and timepieces might be challenging. Our staff of gemologists and specialists are up to the task. We hope these selections inspire you to add pieces you love to your own collection.

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Tips for Creating Globally-Inspired Cozy Chic Spaces with a Twist of Southern Hospitality

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.04.22 | Tam Tran
In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we chat with Molly Blankenship, a design consultant based in New York city.  | BRG

As a design consultant, Molly Blankenship works closely with designers and homeowners to source unique finds from around the world for their spaces. But at the same time she also shares her finds with anyone having the same passion for home decor and interior design on Instagram (@notallbeige) and her website Not All Beige. Let’s find out what things Molly wants to share with you from our auction block.

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Author, Journalist, Collector: The Estate of Patricia K. Brooks

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 06.21.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Writer. Activist. Traveler. Critic. The estate collection of Patricia K. Brooks encapsulates the life of this well-rounded, well-traveled woman. Learn more about her life, works, and life's collections.

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Styling Estate Sale Finds with Rebekah Dempsey: Tips You Won't Want to Miss

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 05.27.21 | Rebekah Dempsey
Curated by Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest | BRG

Our new blog series "Complementary. Guest Curations" is brought to you by savvy interior designers, decorators, fashionistas, collectors, and lifestyle influencers. You don't want to miss Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest's pro-styling tips for her picks of the week.

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From Boston to New York and Back Again

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 01.17.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Spectacular 18th C. English Porcelain Tea Service | BRG

Exposure to tens of thousands of fine works of art over the course of a curator's 30 years career gives her a very discerning eye for detail and quality. This is most certainly the case for one renowned former Museum of Fine Arts Boston curator, Barbara Stern Shapiro, as evidenced in her lifetime personal curation ... from Boston to New York and back.

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What Everyone Must Know About Native American Jewelry

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 07.19.19 | Christie Spooner & Jennifer Ventresca
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Rich corals. Dramatic blue and green turquoise. Beautifully crafted copper and silver work. For millennia, the magnificent history of Native American Indian tribal jewelry making has been passed down from one generation to another. Explore the world of Native American jewelry....

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Exceptional Fall Greenwich Sale Highlights Fine Art, Jewelry, & More!

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.09.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer this exceptional sale featuring a wonderful collection of fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture, and curiosities hailing from fine estates throughout New England and New York. The art truly shines and is....

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Labor Day and Estates

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.01.17 | BRG Staff
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The "working man's holiday," a.k.a. Labor Day has its roots in New York City in the 1880s as part of the burgeoning labor movement. It was a day designed to celebrate those whose labors helped (and continue to help) our nation remain strong in innovation, infrastructure,

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