Speaking of gems, Stephen is one of a kind! He listens and takes great care of his clients. I came upon Beverly R Jewelry quite by accident, and my scheduling fowl up resulted in a new friendship with this kind and fair gentleman. Stephen was thoughtful and communicative as we worked through our transaction. I truly felt that I was treated fairly and knew that when I was again in the market for fine jewelry, Beverley would be my first stop. Thanks to Stephen for his expertise and his thoughtful direction. read more

I looked at many places this year because I could not find a ring that was as unique as I am and only looked basic. One day I found this vintage boutique online. Right next my my man's and my favorite restaurant. Stephen was the most kind, helpful, comforting, and you could tell he just genuinely cared about what I would love and our happiness.it wasn't just salesman ship at that point. It was personal. Stephen had my ring. I knew it was supposed to be mine. Photos and videos do not do it Justice. It's a ballerina platinum setting handmade in 1940's. It is gorgeous and no one else in the world has my ring because it was handmade. Hand made and unique like me. No one else could just go to a store and buy this ring. There could be "inspired like rings", but I know it's Mine. This is special. Bandit (cutest dog name for a jewelry store), is so cute too. My ring is invaluable. Priceless. It's me and not boring. It's beyond what I thought I would get. I love it and will always come back here. If I could give 100 stars I would. My Granny approves of nothing... she won't stop talking about it. read more

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The image says it all I love my ring! My now fiancé found this jeweler and they are amazing. Stephen and his wife Beverly are absolutely welcoming and accommodating We feel like we're family when we see them. We purchased my 100 year old Russian Empire aged ring from them. We are so happy with the quality and the history of my gem that I'm purchasing a few more. I'll make sure to post those too! read more

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Stephen is very kind, and extremely knowledgeable. Everything in the store is unique and antique, and of a very high quality, and the sales approach is one of no pressure. Also there's a puppy named bandit who's pretty great. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Beverley R - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My fiance and I had the most wonderful experience selecting my engagement ring with Stephen. We had appointments with other jewelers scheduled, but they were unnecessary (and were cancelled) after our appointment with Stephen. Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable regarding his beautiful collection of antique and vintage rings (and more) and is very reasonable to work with. He has a ring, necklace, and earring for every taste and budget! We could not imagine a more pleasant and enjoyable experience, and we strongly recommend him for all your jewelry needs. We look forward to future purchases with Stephen! read more

Beverley R - Vintage art deco engagement ring, circa 1935. - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Beverly R is THE go to place if you're looking for true vintage estate jewelry - their collection is exceptional and I was tempted to buy many things. Stephen is very knowledgeable about vintage jewelry and has a really lovely collection of engagement rings. And, if he doesn't have exactly what you want, he will find it. It's a great place for repairs as well. I had a 3 string pearl necklace strung and couldn't be more pleased. He also repaired an late 1800s necklace that I've been reluctant to have fixed because I feared the chain would not be matched perfectly... and it does! Can't say enough positive things about this jeweler. read more

I have had lovely experiences with Stephen and Beverley Forward over the past decade, and this most recent one is just as wonderful. Several years ago, Stephen found a beautiful sapphire ring for our 25th wedding anniversary--a stunning unheated Burma stone, Art Deco setting in platinum with side diamonds. I wear it often and enjoy it so very much. It is a magnificent ring--authentic and beautifully crafted. I was back this week to have my ring re-appraised and to pick up an Edwardian bracelet that Stephen repaired for me. A beautiful antique pansy brooch (early Art Deco--chalcedony and diamonds in platinum) was in the case. I admired this piece when I first saw it at least 5 years ago. It had been in the vault--and I assumed sold, but recently Stephen put it back in the case. How very fortunate for me that I saw it during my visit back to the store! It's now mine, and as with my other purchases from Stephen and Beverley, it is a unique piece of extraordinary quality that I will enjoy for many years to come. Beverley R is the only place I trust for the very best antique jewelry. read more

Very high quality and historically important exceptional antique jewelry. The owner carefully selects each piece and is thoroughly versed in the design-manufacturing details as well as the provenance. A must visit for collectors and enthusiasts alike! read more

I haven't bought anything yet, but Stephen was perfectly lovely and accommodating! They have one of the most incredible collections of antique jewelry...everything is authentic, impeccably cared for, and the passion Stephen has for his profession is palpable! I hope one day soon to be a customer. I'd highly encourage anyone looking for heirloom quality antique treasures to go! Engagements rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches...from so many periods. I felt like a kid in a candy store! read more

Beverley R - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stephen (the owner) runs a truly excellent business dealing in fine antique and vintage jewelry. His selection is extensive and highly curated, and you can trust his many years of experience to help you find an excellent piece. The customer service he provides is second to none, and our experience picking out an engagement ring at his shop was incredible. If you're in the market for vintage or antique jewelry, Beverly R should be your first and only stop! read more

We had such a wonderful experience with Stephen at Beverley R. My wonderful fiance gave me a gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring with a platinum band for our engagement. Unfortunately, the ring was oversized for my hand and needed to be resized. We took it to Stephen who helped resize it. We also had the opportunity to peruse his lovely collection and chat about antique jewlery in general. He has certainly found two repeat customers! read more

If you are a purist like me who wants an actual piece of antique jewelry as opposed to something which looks old but isn't, then take a stroll down Walton Street next to the world's famous Drake Hotel in Chicago. There lays a little hidden gem, no pun intended, called Beverley R! Now keep your eyes open because if you blink you might just miss it and that would be a travesty! Beverley R is owned by Stephen and his wife Beverley, a lovely couple from England. The minute you walk through the door you will be amazed by all of the beautiful antique pieces of jewelry on display from the actual period as apposed to all of the modern copies and reproductions that many stores carry! Stephen is so knowledgeable about the different periods and pieces that you will be pleasantly surprised that it is not just a case of purchasing a lovely piece of jewelry, but having an educational experience as well! Beverley R is located at 172 East Walton in Chicago. read more

We had looked around the Michigan Avenue area for wedding bands and visited some of the major jewelers in the area. We saw some nice rings to complement my fiance's engagement ring, but she didn't get the warm and fuzzy feeling that someone gets when they know they've found the right thing for them. These rings were also definitely pricey, which is expected when looking at new rings at a name brand store. Anyhow, we kept looking and today we decided to look at some estate jewelry, antique rings in platinum and diamonds with engraving that would also go really well with her engagement ring. I found one place around the area on Walton Street, it's called House of Khan. We went there and met with Tobina Kahn, who showed us some rings and was very nice. They did not have anything in the store today that worked, and she was cool enough to tell us about Beverley R, just down the street next to the Drake Hotel. She told us to stop by there to check out their rings. We are so glad we did! We walked over, rang the door bell and met Stephen. He is a super great gentleman. I believe he said that he has been working with antique and estate jewelry for over 30 years, and has been in Chicago for the past couple of years. He said he's originally from London, and we talked about that for a little while since we are going to London as part of our honeymoon. We looked at all of the beautiful rings he had, and each one of them was cool and unique. He explained to us that rings that have diamonds all the way around them cannot be resized, so when you are looking at estate or antique rings like this, you need to find one that you love and that fits you well. After spending about 40 minutes or so talking and trying on the rings, that warm and fuzzy feeling was obvious and we got a beautiful1930's vintage wedding band ring made of platinum, with over 1.6 carats of diamonds all the way around it, and really amazing detailed engraving all around it. We even looked at it with a loupe and the detail was so cool. We are very happy with our experience today, and would definitely recommend Beverley R to anyone looking for great jewelry like engagement rings and wedding bands. I know that we will go back for sure to see Stephen when we want to get other jewelry. Jimmy - Humboldt Park read more

My new favorite jewelry shop. My fiancé and I stopped in to check out their selection of estate jewelry and were immediately greeted by Stephen who helped us find the perfect ring. Can't say enough good things about the selection and service! If you're looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry forget about "Jewelers Row" head over and check them out. Also I would give six stars if possible due to the cute puppy on staff. read more

My (now) fiance purchased my engagement ring here and both of us could not have been happier with the process. I knew I wanted an authentic antique ring (NOT replica as so many other jewelers suggested) and it isn't the easiest thing in the world to find a shop with an extensive collection. We actually looked at some stores in NYC as well, but both fell in love with a ring here. Stephen was wonderful to work with. He made us feel comfortable and welcome, didn't put on any pressure, and when I needed my ring sized down a bit, he had it ready for me within a handful of days. I was not part of the purchasing process, but my fiance has said it was a great, stress-free experience. It has been a few months since our engagement and almost a year since first visiting Beverley R and I would still recommend it to everybody. We'll be heading to the shop again soon to take a look at wedding band options for me. I will add that although we were only looking for engagement rings, the shop is full of lovely antique and vintage jewelry for all occasions. Also bonus: our first time at the shop, Stephen's lovely wife Beverley was there along with their adorable dog! read more

I was gifted my great-grandmother's wedding band and also a 40 year old special ring from my mother and found Beverley R through yelp (hi!). I was really nervous about getting these special rings re-sized and wanted to go to a specialist who was familiar with handling antique jewelry. My experience was more like 15 stars! The owner made sure to call me to confirm the price he quoted me at for the resizing to get my ok before he started work and the resizing price was incredibly reasonable! I had my rings back in about a week and they fit great - even better than the engagement ring we got custom made from another jeweler. I can't say enough great things about their customer service. They even cleaned up my rings and they look spectacular. read more

If you are searching for a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry and fantastic customer service, Beverly R should be your only stop. Stephen helped my fiancé and I find the perfect engagement ring. He listened carefully to what we wanted, was mindful of our budget, and was infinitely patient as we tried on jewelry. Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable and will help you find exactly what you're looking for. Go see Stephen for any piece of jewelry you desire - you won't be disappointed! read more

My Fiance purchased my engagement ring from Beverly R and we could not be happier. Stephen's customer service is what you would expect from someone who has passion for what they do. He always made himself available and made each visit productive and easy. Following our engagement i had to have my ring size and also a small amount of damage fixed (my fault for not being careful!). We were headed out of town a few days later and Stephen did everything he could to make sure I had my new ring to show off to family and friends we were seeing that weekend. I would highly recommend a visit to Beverly R if you like vintage jewelry or jewelry which has a story and stood the test of time. read more

Beverley R - Engagement ring circa 1910 which we paired with a simple thin 18 carat gold wedding band. - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unique, beautiful, high quality jewelry and such a warm welcoming atmosphere. Stephen is knowledgeable and gracious. Definitely 5 stars!

I can not say enough good things about Stephen and his selection of jewelry. My fiance and I visited his store after a few unsuccessful trips to Jewelers Row. A friend had recommended him, and we were not disappointed. The selection of rings is so unique, you are bound to find something that speaks to you. My fiance ended up purchasing a ring for me here, and the customer service was fantastic. If you are searching for a ring, or just unique, timeless jewelry - this place is a must. read more

Beverley R is lovely shop with a beautiful collection of vintage and antique jewelry. I had been shopping for an engagement ring for months, and after only a few minutes speaking with Stephen and Beverley I had found "the one" that fit the style and price point perfectly. They were caring and thoughtful all throughout the process, and the only jewelers I had spoken to in my search that were genuinely excited and congratulatory about our engagement, which made for a wonderful, welcoming experience overall. I highly recommend popping your head in if you're on the hunt. read more

I had a great experience with this lovely shop. I wanted a vintage engagement ring, something Edwardian or Art Deco and I really hit the jackpot here. I wanted to buy everything, necklaces, earrings too! Stephen was a delight to work with. He was patient, knowledgeable, never put pressure on the sale. I didn't find exactly the perfect item the first time, and he emailed me some new items as they came available. I ended up with a stunning sapphire and diamond ring, something that I get compliments on all the time, and it's uniquely mine, as are all the items here. The pricing is reasonable too, considering they only have above average quality pieces and there is something for every price range. So go browse, and buy a piece of history. read more

I can't recommend this shop enough. We came here to have my antique engagement ring resized. Stephen was friendly, kind, and a great communicator. He was happy to custom size my ring in between a .5 and .75 size to ensure a perfect fit. The price was reasonable, and he had the ring back to us within a few business days. He also buffed up my ring, free of charge, so it came back to me gleaming. The shop itself is very charming. Even though we weren't there to buy anything, I admired all the beautiful, unique jewels for sale and would love to be able to buy from here in the future. read more

My girlfriend and I stumbled across this place and feel it is hands down the best vintage jewelry store in the Midwest. The collection is stunning with a wide price range, plenty reasonably priced. We have looked from Hong Kong to NYC, and hours online, for the types of pieces here The most amazing part of our experience was the owner. We talked with him for about an hour and a half and he stated multiple times that we shouldn't but today but sleep on it. He was very informative and helpful throughout the process, stepping us through various choices all the while being very polite and kind. This man is in the business to form long term clients, not to oversell you on one piece. If you want a prefab ring that you will see on every other hand scope out Wabash. If you want something unique and special for you, this is your place. read more

I purchased my (now) fiancee's engagement ring at Beverley R in July of last year and, consistent with the other reviews you will find on yelp, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Stephen, Beverley and their jewelry store. Despite exercising a fair amount of due diligence in shopping for an antique ring, somehow I only managed to discover Beverley R after searching yelp (and no, I'm not a shill for yelp). This is definitely a store that relies upon and benefits from such strong word-of-mouth. I knew my fiancee wanted an antique ring, which in Chicago, greatly limits your options unless you're willing to buy on the internet. Discovering this store was truly a relief, as I had begun to feel as if I had exhausted my options, to no avail. Not only was the merchandise at Beverley R just what I was looking for (i.e., unique, high-end pieces), but Stephen could not have been any kinder and more understanding about the stress involved not only in purchasing the "right" ring, but also in making such a significant financial commitment. At the end of the day, I ended up spending a little more than I had initially budgeted (a common refrain among guys); but it was well worth it considering the high quality of the jewelry and the customer service. Once I selected a ring, Stephen was thoughtful enough to actually encourage me to sleep on my decision a couple days before committing to the purchase, all the while keeping the ring on hold for me. Even after buying the ring, both Stephen and Beverley were very helpful when, almost 6 months after the proposal, we finally came in to have the ring sized. Stephen had assured me that the cost of sizing was included, and despite the delay in coming in for the sizing, both he and Beverley were incredibly accommodating. Overall, just a very positive shopping experience -- which is exactly what one wants (and needs) when it comes to such a significant investment. Would highly recommend Beverley R to anyone in the market for antique jewelry generally (and an engagement ring specifically). read more

My fiance and I had a lovely morning at Beverly R shopping for my engagement ring. Stephen gave us his undivided attention and let me try on as many rings as I wanted, although I wound up with the very first ring that I tried on! The ring is magnificent and the service at Beverly R is spectacular. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

My husband got me the most gorgeous pair of vintage earrings for my birthday from this elegant little jewelery shop. I receive compliments every time I wear them. We return regularly to see what new pieces are available and always find the quality to be unmatched throughout the city, and the owners are the most knowledgable, engaging and genuine we've run across. They don't want you to just buy something, they want you to buy something that will make you happy, a characteristic that sets them apart from most others. Because of the quality and the service we experience, this is our main go to for important jewelery purchases. I've recommended this shop to several of my friends, and everyone has had a great experience. read more