M.S. Rau, the New Orleans retailer of vintage jewelry, antiques, and art, is expanding its reach, with its first pop-up shops in department stores nationwide and a new gallery space in Aspen, Colo.
The pop-up at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York opened Dec. 5, followed by a pop-up at Neiman Marcus in Dallas on Dec. 8. Both are staffed by M.S. Rau and feature vintage jewelry, including rare gemstones, from Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., and other heritage houses.
“For the first time in our 113-year history, M.S. Rau will be in department stores,” says Bill Rau, the third-generation owner and CEO of M.S. Rau. “Seeing our treasures in person creates a sense of magic that photographs and videos simply cannot capture.
“This moment marks an exciting chapter for us and allows us to meet new collectors who share our appreciation for the exceptional.”
Meanwhile, M.S. Rau is preparing to open its gallery in the Aspen Block Building, at 307 S. Galena St., in January. The company signed a long-term lease on the space after its success with an Aspen pop-up in 2024, says Rau.
The two-story gallery will occupy a total of about 2,200 square feet on the street and lower levels of the Victorian-era brick building, located within Aspen’s Commercial Core—the center of the city’s luxury shopping and dining, where M.S. Rau will join brands such as Rag & Bone, Prada, and the Paradise Bakery.
“Thanks to our long history in the area, and the success we had last year when we debuted our pop-up in downtown Aspen for the season, we decided to open a second location,” says M.S. Rau president Andrew Fields, an Aspen resident.
In Aspen, M.S. Rau will sell jewelry from Fabergé, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels, among other names, as well as artwork by legendary artists including Renoir, Picasso, and Magritte. It also will showcase antiques and objets d’art, which M.S. Rau is known for at its New Orleans headquarters.
The Aspen store also will host special events and exhibitions that connect with the city’s culture, says Fields.
“We knew that we wanted to be a permanent fixture in the community, as Aspen has a thriving art scene and attracts discerning collectors from around the globe throughout the year,” he says.
Top: M.S. Rau is bringing rare vintage treasures like this Bulgari Bypass toi et moi ring, with 5.18 ct. Burmese ruby and 4.58 ct. old-cut diamond, to its new pop-ups at department stores in New York City and Dallas. (Photos courtesy of M.S. Rau)
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