Any Suggestions? (Esp. for a Chicago resident.)

[ptoomey]

Hi!

I have been visiting this site for many months.

I finally narrowed down what I want in a ring!

I was hoping you could help me with possible brand suggestions or stores in Chicago that might carry what I''m looking for.

I would LOVE a ring that:

-is around 2 mm band
-has a center round stone
-has channel princess set stones

I have looked at the Ritanni one, fitting this description. Although I think it''s beautiful, the pave is not exactly what I''m looking for.

Any ideas?

Also, have any of you ever had a handmade ring from Steve Quick, in Chicago (in Lincoln Park)?

Much thanks!!!!
Ann

 

[ptoomey]

One more thing...the more jagged cut rings are not for me (example below). I''m really in to the channel/smooth surface...

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/a-jaffe-jewelry/rings/01II1/18/



Thanks again!

 

[FacetFire]

If I were in Chicago, I''d check out Dimend Scaasi. www.dimendscaasi.com

I LOVE his settings, and he he''s had some wonderful reviews on this board. Good luck!

 

[ptoomey]

Thanks!

Anyone else have any ideas? Possibly for non-Chicago stores?

Ann

 

[FacetFire]

Have you looked at Vatche? www.dvatche.com They have a couple solitaires with princess channel set stones, and pretty much any jeweler can get them in for you.

Or, you can always go custom with Whiteflash and get exactly what you want if you aren''t finding what you want elsewhere.

 

[Emeraldfan]

I just got my Original Radiant cut from Steve Quick''s and had them make the custom ring. They did a pretty nice job and worked with me to get the wax made the way I wanted it. There are a few minor adjustments I need fixed, but overall I am very happy with the ring. If you decide to go there I would speak with Nicholas - he was great.

I would also suggest dimend scassi as well.

 

[KimberlyH]

Both my engagement and wedding rings were purchased at Diamands Chicago in the Wabash Jewelers Mall. They do custom work and also have a large selection on site. I selected a loose stone and then setting and returned several months later (I''m from San Diego) to choose my wedding ring. Our experiences there were great (we worked with Famina) and I love my ring more and more every day.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Also try Holtzmann''s. They''re about 2 blocks south of Steve Quick on Clark.

 

[ptoomey]

awesome, thanks!

 

[deltarider99]

Not to hijack this thread or anything, but the gf and I are planning on going to Jeweler''s Row to check out diamonds. I really want to go see Issac, but we really just want to see a variety of RB''s (different sizes, colors, clarities, etc...) in a solitare setting on her finger. Would we be able to do that there? What places would you guys recommend?

 

[Dee*Jay]

You can go to New York Jewlers at 11 N. Wabash. They are a bit of a "hard sell" shop but if you really want to see different sizes/colors/clarities they have a huge inventory and can walk you through it. According to their website here are the hours (9-5:30 Mon-Wed and Friday; 9-7 Thurs; 10-5 Sat and I think they are closed on Sundays).

Please note that I am not *endorsing* this merchant in any way; just saying that I know they have a big on-site inventory and can show you a lot of options. A few PSers have objected to their "hard sell" tactics but as long as you go in there knowing that you're on a purely educational mission it should be worth the trip.

Let us know how it goes!

 

[lostdiamondinSG]

I would suggest Chicago Diamond Center on Wabash - great educational experience !