So many things to like about The Goldsmith. A wide range of styles, personalized service, fantastic quality... and the list goes on. Sherry is incredibly personable and even though we weren't spending a ton of money, she treated us as if we were. She brought our custom wedding ring ideas to life and exceeded our expectations! Of the many vendors we worked with during our wedding, Sherry was our favorite! read more

Impeccable taste, very unique pieces, very personalized and attentive advice. Sherry is genuinely a great person. My daughter and her now husband had specific ideas for their rings with very small budget ( young students). She got them exactly what they wanted! I was so impressed with just how much time Sherry spent with them! Attending to every detail. With that budget! And we were very new to the store. For myself , I got a gorgeous, very unique ring for our 30 years anniversary. It is truly one of a kind piece, not the cookie cutter ones you see everywhere else. All my repairs I take to Goldsmith. Always a great service. read more

Best experience from design to final product. I love everything about my engagement ring! Sherry is so lovely and such a talented jewelry designer. Highly recommend! read more

I am happy to report that The Goldsmith did an excellent repair on the broken necklace that I dropped off. Initially I had some trepidation since I wasn't given an ETA as to when it would be ready. Fortunately, I got the call that the repairs had been completed and I was able to pick it up on a Saturday after having dropped it off the previous Monday. Since the weather was straight out of a horror film on Saturday, I opted to pick it up on Sunday (with open hours from noon-6 pm, this was no trouble). I am happy with the result and will be extra careful with this delicate necklace so that it does not break again--but if it does, I know where to turn for a fix. read more

I visited goldsmiths to re-design my diamond ring. The lady chatted with me for a while, but never called me back to follow up. I must not have appealed to her as a customer. read more

We bought my wedding ring there in 1975, when we were poor graduate students, and I'm sure he dropped his usual price. We bought a few more pieces even when we moved out of state. All were unique, gorgeous, custom designed jewelry. Forty seven years later my large black opal, a purchase from 40 years ago, chipped. I didn't trust anyone in our area, and they didn't disappoint. They're expensive, but worth it. read more

My disappointment started a week after dropping my ring off for resizing and engraving. A courtesy call would have been nice to explain they were backed up and would need a few more days. Second, the finish wasn't clearly marked so I did my best to explain it over the phone when asked. On pick up the finish was different than originally asked, and they kindly offered to fix it on the spot. But the second time, even after explaining it in person, was incorrectly finished. Awkward that I brought up the incorrect finish which they then confirmed wasn't as they explained it to the polisher either, instead of correcting it or making me aware of it. Poorly handled for a simple resize and engraving. Maybe it's better service for larger, custom items-- but small mistakes give me pause. read more

For the short version: I had a horrible experience, this place basically botched up a family heirloom and I now have to find somewhere else to fix it because I'm never going here again. For the long version: My engagement ring was a family piece from my husband's great-grandmother. It's precious to us for sentimental reasons. Shortly after getting engaged, we went to have the ring appraised and were told that we should have the band thickened because of age and wear. Besides the band the ring was in perfect condition and all the settings were very secure. The appraiser mentioned that he occasionally worked with Sherry and recommended her for the band thickening. We went to The Goldsmith and when I got the engagement ring back I noticed that the engraving on the side was somewhat sloppily done but figured that at least the ring was fine. Thought it was perhaps a 3 star experience. I wore the ring for about a week when I noticed jiggling. The top setting became completely loose three days before my wedding! I rushed back to The Goldsmith and they said they could have it fixed the next day. They fixed it but then also charged me for it, which seemed a tad ridiculous since the setting was fine before they did any work on the band. I was annoyed but just wanted to be done with it. I wore the ring for my wedding and then stored it away for special occasions. A few months later, I took the ring out for a family dinner and half way through the day I noticed that one of the side diamonds had completely fallen out! This ring was literally worn for a lifetime with no problems and after being "fixed" at The Goldsmith it had a diamond just completely fall out of a setting. Ugh. read more

Bellissimo! Amazing! Superb! For over 25 years, I've gone to the Goldsmith and Sherry for everything from simple repairs on costume jewelry to designing a one-of-a kind engagement ring and everything in between. I literally get stopped in elevators, restaurants--even on the street by women saying, "OMG, that's so beautiful--where did you get it?" Of course, the "it" is a piece of jewelry Sherry designed--she IS The Goldsmith in every sense of the phrase--creative in her original designs, warm and inviting in her conversations, passionate about her work and fair in her pricing. If I could give The Goldsmith 10 stars, I would! read more

Sherry is the best!!! She did my engagement ring for me which is stunning and the compliments I receive are endless. You won't be disappointed if you go see her. She takes her time and makes sure the end product is one you will be beyond satisfied with! read more

The Goldsmith - Sherry made my dreams come true! - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

"A woman without jewelry is like a night without stars"-- a saying so aptly displayed at The Goldsmith. While I want to insert an extravagant "Pretty Woman" moment, I unfortunately was not there for any jewelry purchases. I always feel like the hunchback whenever I'm scurrying around in the 900 building. So many beautiful, fashionable folks at every corner! But when my Swiss Army watch died, I decided to forego butter knife craftiness and walked over. Forked over the $20 for a battery replacement. It took them twenty minutes. In the meantime, I gawked at their assortments of bling and window shopped elsewhere. Easy, efficient, with well-handled care! read more

The Goldsmith is amazing!! I brought my engagement ring in to get resized and they did it super fast. I picked it up shinier than I've ever seen it too!! The best jeweler around! read more

Loved every experience I have had at The Goldsmith. Each time you're there they treat you like family, and the owner Sherrie cares to sit down with you and take the time to talk to you about any piece you are looking to create or make changes to. My mother had a pendant that was in a floral shape made up of diamonds that she didn't wear anymore. Knowing this is something I wouldn't wear either, we took it to Sherrie. She worked with us to create a ring that I now wear every day. She melted down the gold, removed the diamonds, and created a really unique ring that I wear every day and always receive comments on. I would highly recommend going here with old items that you want to re-create, or even going here with a vision of what kind of piece you want her to create for you. All around, great experience. read more

The Goldsmith - Ring that the owner Sherrie created. Originally was a floral pendant for a necklace. - Jewelry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beautiful shop and accommodating staff! I recently had a ring stuck on my finger and I decided to give The Goldsmith a call to see if they could assist me in getting the ring off. At 6pm on a Saturday night they didn't hesitate to help out! They were able to take us at the last minute and take the ring off. We even set up a plan to fix the ring. I am so appreciative of their help. I also got a chance to admire the beautiful jewelry, something for everyone...gorgeous is an understatement! Thank you again! Looking forward to going back to The Goldsmith soon! read more

Wow. So I go to have my watch battery replaced during lunch. They give it back to me 20 minutes later and tell me the stem is broken, which is weird, because it was working that morning. They say they can fix it. I ask them to please let me know if there's going to be a charge before they go ahead with any repairs. They say they will. You know where this is going. When I go to pick it up the next day, they tell me it's $15 for the repair. I asked the girl if she remembered me asking to approve all charges and she said she thought that was only for "big charges." First, it's not. Second, it was $20 to change the battery, so I'd say adding another 75% to the total cost is a big charge. She did not reverse the charge. End of conversation. Besides being cheap, the move was stupid, because i might have gone back. You might have gone. Now neither of us will. Hope that $15 was worth it. read more

I can't say enough nice things about Sherry and her team at the Goldsmith. When my grandmother passed away in 2003, I received her engagement ring. When I got married in 2010, I brought it to Sherry to have it restored. She re-engraved one part that had deteriorated and also reinforced the band. However, about 18 months later, the original face of the ring bent back and broke. I brought it back to Sherry, who recreated it to look exactly the same, only stronger. This ring is more about intricate engraving than bling -- in fact, the stone is barely noticeable -- but the care that Sherry put it into it brought it back to its 1940s glory! Thank you thank you thank you. read more

Sherry did an absolutely amazing job with my wedding ring. The bands did not fit together quite right, and she raised the setting of my diamond so that my engagement ring and wedding bands looked more cohesive. When she was finished, I felt like I had a brand new ring! It is absolutely beautiful and I cannot stop staring at it. Skip jewelers row and go to the Goldsmith - I could not recommend Sherry and her team more highly! read more

Truly a place you can trust your precious jewelry and watches to be taken care of in the utmost care and precision.

I have a couple customized jewelry pieces from this jeweler. They hold a special place in my heart and I wear them with pride. I adore Sherry. She spends time with you and listens to your needs. She has extraordinary talent. read more

I have been buying my jewelry from the Goldsmith for more than 30 years. Sherry has designed many original and unique pieces of jewelry for me. Also, I can always count on Sherry's honesty and integrity when I purchase jewelry from the Goldsmith. This year she designed earrings and a bracelet that really made my mom happy. It is not easy to buy a gift for my mom. Sherry and the Goldsmith made my Christmas gift to mom a success. Sandra W read more

I first met Sherry Bender in 1990, after seeing her work on a friend's finger. I asked her to redesign my engagement ring and twenty-five years later, I still wear, enjoy, and love the ring she made as much as I did when I first slipped it on my finger. It was a collaboration of her talent, great taste, sense of style, and listening to my & my husband's input. Soon after my first purchase, we moved to Houston and I never looked for a local jeweler in the twenty years we lived there. I stopped by to see Sherry whenever we were in Chicago or worked long distance with her on four custom designed pieces and had her repair or update jewelry that I already owned. I have the utmost confidence in Sherry. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. I'm thankful to have found a true "goldsmith" which is hard to find these days and for Sherry, jewelry is a true labor of love. I hope you enjoy shopping at her store or designing jewelry with her. I love all that she's designed for me and you'll love receiving lots of compliments from friends and strangers, too. read more

When I'm looking for a special gift for my special someone, something that is unique that you won't see on anyone else, I know who to call.......The Goldsmith LTD. Designing is a very important element, along with quality work, excellent customer service, and the ability to purchase something that will be enjoyed for many years to come with a "pop of WOW factor". The Goldsmith's designs have it all and worth taking the time to take a look. read more

I have been shopping with Sherry and The Goldsmith Ltd. for years. The pieces that she has made for me have been exceptional. Sherry, the owner and designer, not only has a real talent for design, but she has a very collaborative approach. She takes the time to sit with you and really listen to what you are trying to achieve. She will make suggestions but doesn't try and override what you want. The jewelers are great and have been able to fix a number of pieces that I have broken; the repairs have been so good you can't even tell where the issue was! Without a doubt whenever anyone asks me where to get something special or get something repaired or redesigned I send them over to Sherry! The whole experience is never a disappointment. read more

We have had the most amazing experience with Sherry from The Goldsmith. After looking for our wedding rings across the globe...we had them designed at The Goldsmith in Chicago. Sherry is a true artist and has designed us the most stunning and original set. Moreover, every time we are back in Chicago, she gives them a fab polish! We are so so happy :) read more

My Engagement ring came from the Goldsmith 26 years ago and it is stunning to this day! I wanted something unique and different and this is what they do! Recently we celebrated our 25th year anniversary on our 26th year! and Sherry made me the most beautiful emerald band that fits inside my engagement ring. To say it is stunning wouldn't be enough! My birthday is in May and I always wanted and emerald eternity band. The emeralds are clear beautiful and the most vibrant green. Sherry is amazing and we will be working with her for years! This store and owner are a treasure! read more

goldsmith is a Chicago treasure. I have collaborated with sherry on a few custom items. she takes my ideas and elevates them beyond what I imagined with her experience and expertise. she wants every piece to be the most beautiful and perfect possible, no matter the time and patience required. for my children, she happily worked within a budget. goldsmith is everything I could dream in a jeweler and sherry is just a lovely person. read more

Wonderful, personal attention. The readily available selections are truly unique one-of-a-kind items; have purchased many in the past. In addition, to those pieces, I was thrilled with the ring I had redesigned from my old jewelry I no longer wore. It is truly a work of art. read more

i spoke with them beforehand via email and the communication level was fantastic! my fiancé took my white gold engagement ring to be cleaned and the rhodium redone. he dropped it off at lunch and picked it up after work. the ring looks fantastic and the price was very competitive. i couldn't have been happier. read more

This place is nothing close to what it promises on its website, the woman in charge of the shop is an air head who is rude and condescending. I took a David yurman bracelate to be fixed and it took over 2 weeks to hear from them. So I physically go there to be told that beads are missing when I'm 100% sure I brought them all. I own the same bracelet just with different color beads therefore i know how many beads are on the bracelate as I measured them and compared them before I even went to them. So what do they do when I ask for the bracelate back ? They ruined it by poorly welding it and leaving an unpolished and deform area on the clasp and the chain! Unbelievable!! Cant even begin to describe how upsetting this experience was so just be warned You'd be much better off going to bloomingdales,nordstroms or any other jeweler for that matter ,Otherwise you'll end up on yelp having to write a negative review about this place like my self ..... read more