Rebecca Rau’s roots shine through in Then & Now, a new fine jewelry collection that merges ancient artistry with contemporary design — erasing the boundary between artifact and adornment, museum and wearer.

On Saturday, the New York-based designer and fourth-generation antique dealer showed the collection at M.S. Rau , her family’s New Orleans gallery known for its world-class art collection, rare antiques and jewelry. It is at this gallery where Rau said she developed her expertise in jewelry and objects and continues to source inventory.

“Designing has been a way for me to spread my wings and pursue something creative,” she told WWD. “It enables me to utilize my eye to pick not only objects but also colored gemstones, which has been a particular passion that has developed.”

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