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. ...

Last Friday, April 5th, we celebrated the launch of Viviana Langhoff's latest collection, Dia. Dia is comprised of 12 luminous pieces made out of luxe 14k yellow gold, warm citrines, champagne diamonds, and a radiant shimmer of white diamonds. Each piece was meticulously finished with fine milgra...

March's birthstone Aquamarine comes in a gorgeous range of blues, from sky blue to peacock, and even cerulean.  The serene colors of aquamarine invoke the tranquility of its namesake, the sea. In fact, the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning ...

Adornment + Theory turned two this past weekend, and we celebrated the best way we know how-- jewels, nails, sweets, and a whole lot of gratitude.  Thank you Chicago and to all of you for being a part of our events, adventures, and growth over the past two years; we all feel so fortunate that you...

If you were born in February, your birthstone is the gorgeous amethyst. The purple variety of quartz that's rich in color which ranges from lilac to deep purple hues.  The name “amethyst” derives from the Greek amethystos, which means “a remedy against drunkenness,” a benefit long ascribed to t...