1. How did you meet? Erica: We met like many pandemic couples: the internet. Our first date, after being vaccinated, was at another favorite Logan Square local business--Emporium. I knew I liked Arnley when I realized we had so many things in common and he didn't get his feelings hurt when I ...

May's birthstone is the luscious green emerald. Variations of this rich green color suggest soothing, lush gardens and the perfect color for spring. Legend has it that emerald has the power to make its wearer more intelligent and quick-witted, and it was once believed to cure diseases. As the bir...

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...