Jeweler recommendations in downtown Chicago?

[diamondgal3429]

Hello, I''m going to be going to Chicago in a couple of weeks and would like some recommendations for good jewelers, where I can see some great diamonds (and settings!). I know there is a Tiffany and a Cartier downtown, but does anyone know of any independent jewelers also in the area? Thanks!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Dee Jay is the Chicago jewelry expert, but I''ll just mention that Dimend Scaasi has some very nice things.

 

[awenuts]

Well if you are looking for jewelers on the higher end here are some in the area:


Lester Lampert Inc - 57 E. Oak St. Chicago, IL

Jewels Of Lake Forest- 284 E. Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest,IL

James and Williams Jewelers- 7020 W. Cermak Berwyn,IL

 

[diamondgal3429]

Well, I''m looking for somewhere I can see some great diamonds and settings, but not some place too high end that I won''t be able to afford anything I see. I''m looking in the range of about $15k-$20K for the stone and setting (for an e-ring), and I''d like the stone to be at least 1.5 carats (Round). Will I find anything at the higher end jewelers you mentioned? Thanks again for the suggestions!

 

[Moonla7]

"steve quick" in lincoln park! I love all their settings and everyone who works there is SO nice!

http://www.stevequickjeweler.com/

Phone numbers:
Chicago
773-404-0034
National
800-404-0058

Location:
2471 N. Clark Street
(2 blocks North of Fullerton)
Chicago, IL 60614

Hours of operation:
Tuesday to Friday
11:00-7:00
Saturday to Sunday
11:00-5:00
Monday Closed

The ring I have fallen in love with is the "Micropave Engagement Ring #07415." It looks a little funny in the picture, but it is SO beautiful in person, IMHO.
http://www.stevequickjeweler.com/site/epage/38806_555.htm

 

[misskiss]

You should definitely check out the diamond district on Wabash and Washington. I''ve been told that the better jewelers are on the higher floors and the street level jewelers are overpriced for the tourists, but it''s still fun to see all the jewelers in one area. Oak Street also has high end jewelers.
If you''re in Lincoln Park, just north of downtown, I like Steve Quick on Clark street and Jan Dee on Diversey. I''m going to have my engagement ring made at Jan Dee.

Have fun in Chicago!

 

[Chicago08]

Marshall Pierce & Co.
29 East Madison Street, Suite 600
Monday-Friday
9:00 - 5:00
phone number:
(312) 312 372-2415

I purchased an AGS 0 diamond (got a great price!) from there a few weeks back and they are having a Verragio setting made for me. Andrea helped me out and is very nice. She was also very helpful in having Verragio customize the setting for me as well. Oddly enough the diamond was 1.505 and with the Verragio setting I will be in your range of $15K - $20K.

dimend SCAASI also has a a nice selection of unique jewlery and diamonds. I was also there a few weeks ago and saw some very nice Turkish jewlery. Isacc is the owner, is very helpful and knowledgable, and can custom design settings.

 

[eks6426]

Goldin Jewelers downtown. I wrote up in a previous thread about Chicago choices. You should find more options on this thread too.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/chicago-area-jeweler-referals.28070/

 

[Dee*Jay]

New York Jewelers has by far the best inventory on Wabash. That being said, they can be a little pushy, so if you truly are interested in viewing the best selection and can withstand a sales tactic check them out, 11 N. Wabash. I''ve gotten two diamonds from them and find their prices to be just a smidge higher than internt prices. Talk to David; he is one of the owners. They''re open 9-5:30 M/T/W/F, 9-7 Thurs., 10-5 Sat, closed on Sunday.

I also second the recommendation for Marshall Pierce at 29 W. Madison, 6th Floor. I got my Kelege setting from them and love working with Jim Bern, he and his brother Jerry own the company. They are open 9-5 Mon-Friday. They are closed on Weekends until the holiday season, so depending on when you get there they might or might not be open Sat/Sun so call first, 312-372-2415.

 

[diamondgal3429]

Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone, I really appreciate it!

 

[Haven]

Hi, Diamondgal,

My FI and I both live in Chicago and we ended up using an incredible jeweler in Buffalo Grove, which is a northwest suburb of Chicago. If you'll have a car and can get out there (it's about an hour away) I highly recommend making the trip. We spent a lot of time on Wabash and spoke with some nice jewelers, but we fell in love with Burdeen's when we saw the quality of their pieces. They are amazing, so easy to work with, and true professionals. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Here's a link to my ring: My Cushion E-Ring (check out the last pictures on page 3, yum!!!!)

Burdeen's Jewelry
www.burdeens.com
1148 Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
800-656-0414

Call ahead and speak to Matt Burdeen so he can bring some diamonds in to have for you when you arrive. He was so patient with us as we changed our minds from yellow sapphire to diamond asscher to cushion, and every single stone he found was incredible. Our budget was the same as yours--15 to 20K--and we ended up with a gorgeous 2.01 ct cushion in an eternity shared prong setting for a bit under 15K, which is incredible. If you do a search for them in Google you'll find some articles about how they're a certified couture jeweler (I guess only 1% of jewelers carry that distinction) and other great things.

ETA: They have a lot of settings in the store, as well, original settings and great lines like Michael B., so you'll have a lot to look at.

Enjoy your trip! Call Burdeen's--you'll be happy you did.

(And, um, we'll be looking for pictures when you get back

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