By Jeanne Mervine &Cheryl Dykstra November 08, 2010
We had a wonderful time with Villi at Christophers' store! We weren't sure what we were looking for as a 20th anniversay ring set. She asked questions, kept showing options, helping us decide what was important to us. We decided on a custom vintage design with channel set diamonds that "pop". There was no pressure, just support for exactly what we looking for. ...read more
By Kevin C October 07, 2010
After an around the world search for engagement rings which took me to Jeweler's Row, the suburbs, Indianapolis, and even to a few online jewelers I found myself in Christopher's shop one early Saturday morning after a highly regarded recommendation from a colleague. The recommendation was spot on! Christopher and his team were professionals through and through. Being fairly new to buying high end jewelery, he and his team were with me every step of the way. They were attentive during the whole process and took the time to thoroughly understand what it was that I was trying to accomplish in the design. Christopher and his team took me through the design process, the pros and cons between white gold vs. platinum, and the selection of the perfect diamond. The end product came in within budget and was absolutely stunning. Needless to say, my fiancee loves her engagement ring. I look forward to working with Christopher again and will be back soon to design the wedding bands. ...read more
By Terri September 14, 2010
I've always been interested in creating one-of-a-kind jewelry, and I am so happy to have found Christopher. He does wonderful work at the highest quality in a lovely atmosphere. He's a true treasure for the north shore of Chicago! ...read more
Selling designer jewelry can be a rewarding and profitable hobby or business, as long as your inventory is adequately supplied with a variety of types and styles of jewelry pieces. Whether you are looking for modern pieces designed by current artists, or vintage pieces from the past, finding des... ...read more
Necklaces are a popular accessory and have been for thousands of years. Making your own necklace can be cheaper than buying one from a store. There are many materials and styles to make a necklace. Some materials are twine, silver and copper. You can also use a massive variety of beads to create a uni... ...read more