Thank you to our amazing clients, friends, and community who helped us celebrate the launch of Viviana Langhoff's newest capsule collection Au79! Comprised of eight sculptural, gender-neutral rings, AU79 explores the raw essence of gold—its weight, richness, and timeless power. Featuring intricat...

1. How did you meet?  We met in the summer of 2015 (10 years ago this year!) at a bar in Lincoln Park. Ankush was only living in Chicago for the summer doing some research before business school and Shannon was home for the summer from college. We feel like the way we met was extremely serendipit...

The most glamorous birthstone of them all, Diamonds are over a billion years old and continue to be chosen by those who are drawn to their undeniable sparkle. Diamonds are the hardest known substance on earth, which is one reason why they've become such a popular choice for wedding + engagement r...

  What do style icons like Beyonce, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Zendaya all have in common?  They’ve all worn pieces from celebrity jewelry designer Lorraine West.    Lorraine’s handcrafted contemporary and fine jewelry pieces are inspired by love and a passion for connecting with people on an i...

We're taking a look at the world's first mined gemstone, now on the blog.

Calling all late Libras and early Scorpios! Read all about the birthstones for the month of October and take a look at our gorgeous selection of gems. 

Sapphire - a gem that has been cherished for thousands of years. Although most people think of sapphires only being blue like the deep royal blue of Princess Diana's engagement ring, this gem comes in every color of the rainbow, except red. Sapphire's are a variety of the mineral corundum, and w...

  Discover the boundless world of unique diamond shapes! While traditional diamond cuts hold timeless appeal, there's an entire universe of distinctive shapes waiting to adorn the fingers of those seeking something truly one-of-a-kind. At A+T, we're passionate about exploring the myriad of uniqu...

1. HOW DID YOU MEET? We actually crossed paths in an online grief course Shelby taught in 2020. But because there were no live components to the course, Shelby didn't actually "see" Heather for the first time until months later, when Heather attended a Zoom workshop Shelby led in February 2021. ...