Viviana Langhoff’s work is centered on the idea of heirloom. "Jewelry history, ancestry, and storytelling are all often focused around objects; I've always wanted to design work that is elegantly pushing design forward while drawing on our past." 

 

Viviana established her point of view in the realm of fine jewelry after studying conceptual design at the School of the Art Institute. She continued her education in metalsmithing at Columbia College while simultaneously working under both fine jewelers and contemporary art jewelry makers. She’s now been working in design under her own name for over 10 years, creating custom fine jewelry, interiors, and decorative objects.

Viviana is known for her intricate vintage-inspired metalwork, modern bridal styles, and one-of-a-kind pieces featuring unexpected hues, antique stones, and historical references. Borrowing from the worlds of fine art, cultural adornment, and design, her custom work appeals to the expressive and open-minded individual— those who value individuality, creative collaboration, and are unafraid to stand out.

Viviana’s pieces can be found along 50 other artists’ work at her jewelry store, Adornment + Theory, in the Chicago neighborhood of Logan Square. When not working with custom clients and jewelry, Viviana can be found hosting gatherings, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her partner and two chubby pups.

 

INSPIRATION

Moorish Architecture. La Belle Epoque. Art Deco. Indian Metal Work.  Art Nouveau. Ikebana Floral Design. Oral Histories.

 

INFLUENCERS

Kehinde Wiley. Zaha Hadid. Hafiz. Marilyn Minter. Gaudi. Nick Cave. Cesar Manrique. Fearless Women.