Chicago folks

[Gussie]

I will be in Chicago this weekend. Any estate jewelry stores that are a must see?

So excited for cooler weather for a few days!!!!!

 

[LAJennifer]

I have no idea about estate jewelry stores, but I can recommend the Godiva Chocolate Martini at the Signature Lounge at the top of the Hancock Building.

 

[Dee*Jay]

I have no idea about estate jewelry stores, but I can recommend the Godiva Chocolate Martini at the Signature Lounge at the top of the Hancock Building.

I second that!

ceg, your best bet is Jewlers Row at 5 South Wabash. There are vendors at street level but you really want to go inside the building and look at the stuff on the upper floors. I don't know off the top of my head who does estate and who does new, but you can figure it out pretty easily by glancing in the windows. Here is a directory too, and some of the stores have a link that might give you some useful info on what they carry: http://www.jewelersrowusa.com/jewelersrowchicago.htm I think there are more stores in this building that are not on the list, like Diamond Zone, where we had a Chicago GTG a few years ago -- it was a ball! Here's a link to that thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/diamond-zone-rolls-out-the-red-carpet.188362/

The gem and jewelry show is also going on in Rosemont this weekend, but that's out by the airport and not downtown. A number of vendors there will have estate pieces. https://www.intergem.com/shows/upcoming-shows/chicago-il-august-18-20

I'd love to join you but I'm trapped at my place in Michigan waiting for the granite guys to show up and polish out some scratches in my countertop... Looking forward to pics of your outing and I hope you find something fabulous to take home!

 

[Bonfire]

Ivy and Rose Vintage is in the Jeweler's Row building at 5 South Wabash.
However, they are closed on weekends.

 

[Dee*Jay]

ceg, did you get to see any good stuff on your trip?!

 

[Gussie]

ceg, did you get to see any good stuff on your trip?!

We ended up being so busy that I didn't get to see much. My husband's cousin is on the men's olympic volleyball team. We saw them play Brazil in a world league match.

My husband has to work in Chicago every month or so. I plan to go with him soon (without kids or agenda!) so I can explore some.