Custom Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry Near Highland Park

The expert goldsmiths and gemologists at Christopher Duquet are dedicated to designing jewelry of the utmost quality and uniqueness. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in crafting engagement rings and fine jewelry that are truly custom (rather than a modified design). We invite you to visit our studio where we showcase our designs, get to know each other, and begin to collaborate.

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Chicagoland’s Trusted Custom Jewelry Specialists

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Our team excels in design, sourcing, and craftsmanship. With strong industry relationships and extensive expertise, we are adept at evaluating and sourcing exceptional gemstones, helping you find something you’ll cherish for years to come. We take pride in providing a personalized experience, ensuring that every piece is crafted to reflect your unique style and vision.

My sister and I have been customers of Christopher Duquet’s almost since he opened his doors in Evanston 20 years ago. I am always impressed with his gorgeous designs both contemporary and classic and the quality of his craftsmanship and customer service is unparalleled. Christopher always takes the time to listen to his clients and makes sure they are fully satisfied with their purchase. He is completely happy to collaborate on one-of-a-kind designs with input from the customer and is relentless in his pursuit of excellence. I can’t speak highly enough of Christopher and his entire staff. Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry is a class act in every way!
— Katherine C.

Bringing Your Jewelry Dreams to Life

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Our design process starts by understanding your vision and preferences. We’ll collaborate with you to explore a range of possibilities and concepts. Once we’ve settled on a direction, we create a detailed 3D CAD design, giving you a realistic preview of how your custom piece will look. Afterward, your ring is carefully cast and set to perfection. We invite you to experience our craftsmanship in person by visiting our showroom, where over 1,000 display pieces highlight the skill and dedication behind each creation. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your final piece is everything you imagined and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

We make a range of custom creations, from very straightforward to incredibly complex designs. Our average custom project takes 3 to 5 weeks from start to finish.

The cost of custom jewelry varies depending on the design. However, we strive to create value for our customers by making our work as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Additionally, using a customer’s gemstones and precious metals can significantly reduce the cost of the final product.

Yes, you can. We are happy to work with your stone or stones and often do so. We have been working with customers’ diamonds for many years and take great care to honor them as heirlooms that deserve the best care and treatment.

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Visit Our Showroom Near Highland Park

Atelier & showroom
1224 Chicago Ave. #102
Evanston, IL 60202
Hours
T-Sat 10AM-5PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Parking
Metered Spots along Both Sides of the Street
Public Transportation
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