Cameo and Rose Petal Brooch (2011), Photograph by Jozsef Tari, courtesy of JAR, Paris
Millions of glimmering stones cover a treasure trove of elegant accessories at the MET Museum's Jewels by JAR exhibit--and they're catching the attention of more than an admiring audience. Maybe it's the unconventional lighting or the overwhelming selection on display…or maybe it's a general disdain for luxury enjoyed by the unduly opulent. Since opening in November 2013, the MET's premier retrospective of a living jeweler continues to collect mixed reviews.
