Fine Jewelry & Engagement Rings Near Winnetka, IL

At Christopher Duquet, our expert jewelry design team is here to bring your bespoke jewelry vision to reality. A custom jewelry piece is not just a piece of jewelry, it’s a meaningful investment that celebrates life’s most important moments. Our skilled gemologists and goldsmiths craft each ring, bracelet, necklace, and band with meticulous care and attention to detail. We will work with you in a collaborative process from initial concept to final design.

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Crafting the Perfect Piece

Your Local Experts in Custom Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry

Sketching Together

Traditional jewelers often alter preexisting designs and refer to them as custom. In contrast, Christopher Duquet’s Graduate Gemologists bring invaluable industry knowledge and a deep understanding of diamonds and gemstones. We sketch and craft one-of-a kind pieces from scratch, guiding you through every step of the custom design process. Our welcoming showroom houses over 1,000 display pieces so you can browse our craftsmanship from the start.

Christopher and his team created a custom set of engagement rings and wedding bands for my husband and I. What started with a search for something special turned into an exceptional experience of his creativity, professionalism, and service. He helped us create not just fine jewelry, but also a design that captured the essence of my relationship with my husband. I had no idea loops of gold could carry such meaning. To say we are blown away and deeply grateful is an understatement.
— D.M.

Our Custom Jewelry Design Process

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Our 4-step custom design process begins with a collaborative brainstorming session, where we bring your vision to life through hand-drawn sketches. Next, we carefully curate a selection of exquisite gemstones, followed by the creation of a detailed CAD rendering. Finally, we move into the casting process, where your one-of-a-kind design begins to take shape.

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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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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