Over a year ago, we purchased a large pear stone for my engagement ring from here and they also…read morefabricated my ring. I designed the setting and it was executed quickly, accurately, and turned out to be absolutely stunning. We also had a wrap wedding band custom made for the engagement ring and it is gorgeous. Never underestimate the markup that brick and mortar stores have - despite the fact that our rings were quite opulent, we paid a fraction of the cost going directly here.

Brian is great! He is easy to work with and has high quality jewelry. I've gone to him for small…read morethings like replacing a stone in a ring to larger purchases. He's all about building relationships and making sure you're happy. Most importantly - my husband likes him! :-)

I love, and more importantly TRUST, these family jewelers. I used to work with the dad, Jose at…read morethis location in the city. Now a lot of that customer interaction comes from his son Michael, but Jose always pops out to say hello and catch up a bit. Easy parking out front! GPS took me right in the parking lot They fixed one of my pieces on the spot and the rest of my repairs (ring sizing) will be ready next week. While I was waiting, I shopped around. Their pieces were reasonable and the inventory wasn't overwhelming. They also have a free pieces in sterling silver with CZs. Take my recommendation and make this YOUR family jeweler.

I recently moved to Chicago from Hawaii and in the move, snagged my engagement ring on my sweater…read more The prong came slightly out and drove me up the wall because I could feel it pressing into my skin. I called Ethan Lord based off of the Yelp reviews and they directed me to General Design Jewelers since they couldn't repair a ring that wasn't theirs. Michael from General Design Jewelers answered my call immediately and said they would be able to help me. They take walk-ins and were able to see me the same day. I didn't know what to expect being new to Chicago and all...and General Design Jewelers set such a high standard! Michael fixed my ring in less than ten minutes and when I tried to pay, he said it was complimentary since the job was so simple. The jewelers also cleaned my wedding band as well. I'm grateful to have found such a well-mannered family business and will bring all my jewelry maintenance to them. Thank you General Design Jewelers!

PROS - TRUE MASTER…read moreJEWELER + LOCAL, DOES OWN BENCHWORK, WITH STOREFRONT We wanted a true master jeweler who did all their own benchwork in-house and had a storefront with many complete display pieces. Most "custom" jewelers in the big markets (LA, Chicago, NYC) didn't make the cut (they mostly CAD the design, contract with jewelers who do benchwork, and don't have many finished pieces on display). I felt fully confident that Lester Lampert (LL) could make, change, modify, and fix anything easily if needed - BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE ART PIECES After being disappointed in the lack of display pieces at custom jewelers, we went to all the big box stores on Michigan Ave and Oak St. They were so boring and all looked the same. LL is whimsical, artistic, and very Alice-in-Wonderland. If you're looking for something different, this is your place - LOW PRESSURE SALES This is NOT the place that pressures you towards any sale, ring, direction, etc. They DO NOT upsell. I asked multiple times if I should get a bigger diamond, and everyone told me "you could, but this size suits you well" - NO NICKEL AND DIMING Free steam cleanings, resizings, small diamond replacement! We wanted to buy local for the relationship and service. It's typical that jewelers offer free cleanings, but many nickel and dime you on resizings and small diamond replacements. Both are free here - ONLY NATURAL DIAMONDS / NO LAB If you care about this, it's a huge plus (I let my s/o pick, and he only wanted natural). LL does not work with lab at all. They test every piece that comes in, even for a cleaning. If it's lab, they don't touch or clean it. LL strongly stands behind natural diamonds, and this is also quality control for their customers, who never have to worry that their diamonds could be "swapped out" for inferior quality - REASONABLE PRICING The pricing is actually extremely reasonable, if you follow the market. It's cheaper than the "custom jewelers" in the Diamond District, who have to contract with/pay the actual bench jewelers, diamonds, etc - SAFETY It feels very secure. There's usually 2 security guards, and they remember every existing customer's face, even if it's been months. It's nice they remember you over time

Discovering Lester Lampert jewelers in 1988 was like finding Mr. Right. When you know, you just…read more"know." I acquired a few brooches, a morganite ring, and one stunning pair of statement earrings and all of those pieces still look as current and relevant as the day I purchased them or the day they were given to me. If you consider fine jewelry to be treasures rather than just purchases, then this is the jeweler for you. I will miss the Oak St. store as it was a fixture along the Gold Coast along with Marilyn Miglin's salon and the IKAT boutique, but I am happy to see that the shop has moved to 7 E. Huron. A dear friend of mine still owns the original gold watch he bought for himself in the early 70's when his band finally made it nationwide, and it still has the original engraving on it. It was just so precious that he still wears it after all these years and it can still light up his eyes like a 21 year old. You can window shop at Tifffany, but with the personalized and attention-to-detail service at Lester Lampert, why not go local? It's the best investment you will ever make.

I still have my birthstone ring my Mom bought for me when I was 15 years old I am now 75 and it…read morestill looks great and I wear it everyday. Thank you for such a lasting and memorable piece of jewelry. I don't know the value but it is priceless to me.*****

Good service. They sized and appraised my grandmothers engagement ring. Have also repaired multiple…read morepieces of jewelry for me. Excellent work. Highly recommend.

Simply put - This is the place to go to LAST when you are ready to buy your engagement ring. I…read morewalked all around Jewelry Row looking at stones, rings, etc for weeks. Learned a whole lot of what I was and wasn't looking for in a ring. Met Daniel through his brother (who also sells rings) since a few friends got their rings through him. Daniel deals with the larger stones so I was referred to him by his brother. He was able to get the diamond I was looking for (carat, cut, etc etc etc) and gave me a great price. I am one to always shop around and seek out the best deal and I found it through Daniel. So take my advice...do walk around and see what you can get. Then go see Daniel and explain what you found and what prices you are quoted and let him work his magic for you! You won't be disappointed!

Simply Brilliant has moved to 21 N. Wabash. It was worth finding out where the new business was…read morelocated. Daniel Lam shares a space with his brother at the new location and both he and his brother were extremely helpful as I searched for the perfect anniversary gift. No pressure. Excellent selection. They really work with you to make sure you're happy!

Pia and Arie at Pia's Gems are both fantastic. They are kind and helpful, patient with someone who…read moreknows nearly nothing about fine metals and gemstones. They were both more than willing to take all the time my fiance and I needed and answer any questions we had no matter how seemingly trivial or silly. We left there knowing significantly more than the small amount of knowledge we walked in with and never were made to feel dumb or rushed. Though we did end up getting the diamond we were looking for elsewhere, I will be back soon to have them help design and fabricate a pendant for my mother. Much of the jewelry they have for sale was designed and fabricated by them, and is made available at good prices. Next time you are fine piece of jewelry, an engagement ring or otherwise, make Pia's a stop on your list. They are located right inside the door on the southern end of a room full of jewelers.

Pia and Arie are very knowledgable about gems and precious metals. I came in a few years ago to…read morebuy my fiance an engagement ring but didn't know where to begin. They were very patient and taught me what I needed to know about diamonds, rings, settings, etc. I got a great ring that everyone still compliments my wife on. When I compared the ring I bought to similar ones at the mall stores, I realize that I got a fabulous deal. We also bought our wedding rings at Pia's. Those were also a better deal than what we were offerred at a jewelry store in Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Best of all, when we are on our way to the Art Institute or to Millenium Park, we stop by and get our rings cleaned and polished for free. Thanks guys!

We worked with Joe on our recent wedding bands and had an amazing experience! Joe is so thoughtful…read moreand knowledgeable about the entire jewelry industry. He really spent a lot of time sitting down with us, explaining all the different details when it comes to choosing and designing wedding bands, and we had a fantastic and positive positive experience with his whole team. From our first meeting to picking up our finished products, we were extremely happy with his communication and the customer service we experienced with Hakimian Imports!!!

My husband and I could not recommend Hakimian Imports enough! When working with Joe on our wedding…read morebands or other important milestone gifts, Joe has always been so knowledgeable and thoughtful in his approach. We absolutely love all of the items we have gotten from him and would recommend anyone who is thinking of purchasing jewelry to go to Hakimian Imports!

Theo's is the best. I bought my wife's engagement/wedding…read morering from Theo's 25 yrs ago. She was devastated when she recently lost the diamond. Of course we went back to Theo's! Michael took great care of us and the ring. He managed to upgrade the diamond on our budget and had it done in less than a week! The ring looks and feels brand new! He made sure to restore the portions that showed 25 yrs of wear & tear. My wife left Theo's with a big smile.

Michael makes the most perfect rings! He takes the time to listen to your vision and creates the…read morejewelry of your dreams. For my engagement ring. He is incredibly flexible, creative, and has the best!