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 +... Continue reading
If you're anything like the A+T team, you hate to admit it...but you have some fine jewelry at home that needs a little extra love. Tarnish, a bit of dog hair here and there, or perhaps just something in need of a spruce-up. Never fear! Cleaning your jewelry is... Continue reading
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 the... Continue reading
An interview with NYC style maven, educator, and author Lesley Ware!
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January's gem of the month is Garnet, a stone who's history goes back thousands of years and has been found among jewelry in ancient Egyptian tombs, and was favored by nobility and clergy in the middle ages. It has a hardness of 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a... Continue reading
