Custom Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry Near Lake Forest, IL

Our master artisans combine traditional goldsmithing expertise with innovative design to craft one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Creativity and craftsmanship come together in our collaborative studio workshop to bring your unique vision to life. We’re here to help you celebrate one of life’s most important moments with a stunning piece of jewelry.

oval starburst locket necklace white gold
Alternative Engagement Ring Blue Sapphire and Diamond Accents
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Bespoke Jewelry, Crafted Just for You

Wedding Bands, Stacked

Unlike jewelers who modify existing designs, we create truly bespoke pieces from initial concept to final creation. Our Graduate Gemologists leverage their deep expertise in diamonds and precious stones to help shape your vision. Every custom piece begins with detailed sketches and evolves through close collaboration with you at each stage. Visit our expansive showroom featuring over 1,000 handcrafted designs to experience our artistry firsthand.

I get complimented on the ring almost daily — it is perfectly unique and truly a work of art. Both my fiance and I couldn’t have been happier with our experience at Christopher Duquet.
— Maria J.

How We Design Your Dream Jewelry

Chris Sketching

Our custom design process takes your vision into account from the start. In the first step, we’ll work together to sketch your vision. We then curate a selection of beautiful gemstones that meet our quality standards. Next, we create a CAD rendering so you can see a realistic version of what you imagined. In the final step, we will cast your design and bring it to life.

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 Lake Forest

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
Dempster Purple line
Dempster Metra

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