I will be the first to admit I have purchased far too much jewelry throughout the years. In fact, many pieces I never wore and either gave them away to friends or donated them to specific shops that ultimately resold them and gave the proceeds to favorite charities of mine.
As a chronic shopper, I spend much time speaking to many salespeople and checking out inventory to add to my collection. I meet many interesting people along the way, but I rarely feel compelled to write such a verbose review such as this. Please bear with me -- you will be glad you did!
Please be aware that I am an extremely selective individual. I have purchased many pieces from fine jewelry stores. However, until a friend told me about Distinctive Gold Jewelry located on LaGrange Road in Frankfort Illinois, I did not know what I was missing! Truly, I was unaware that a jewelry store,(or any store for that matter), could be so much fun! The first time I entered the store, (and I have been there several times since), I was greeted by a young man named Alex, who was an absolute delight. I felt like I was being greeted by my own personal concierge. He knew everything there was to know about the store and had the largest smile I've ever seen. As it turns out, he is one of the owners' sons. Everyone should have a son like Alex. He, himself is a real jewel and I look forward to visiting with him each time I am there.
The salespeople, who are mostly family are extremely personable, tremendously professional, and really know their product. Additionally, the inventory in this store is not to be imagined! I was in 7th heaven! If they don't have what you want in stock, they can get anything made for you. I was also amazed by their competitive pricing. Truly, shopping at this store is one of the most pleasurable experiences I have ever had. The owners are Tony and Joe who are brothers. If you are really fortunate, you may get to meet Tony's wife, Suzanne. Lisa, while not a blood relative, has known the owners for almost 30 years and is a real complement to the staff. She is friendly, extremely bright and certainly adds to the shop's unique ambience. All of the people mentioned are very eager to help you in any way they can and enjoy customers just stopping by to say hello. Much to my amazement, they seem to remember most of their customers by name. This extraordinary familiarity speaks volumes to me.
If you are looking for a jewelry store that will feed your appetite for a vast showroom filled with beautiful pieces at affordable prices, then this is the store for you. Kudos to Tony and Joe for continuing their mother's legacy of one of the most enjoyable places in the area to shop. Our community...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI needed to have my engagement ring repaired. The jeweler who my husband bought the ring from retired years ago. I wanted to find someplace I could trust. After all, it's not just the value but the sentimental value.
I wanted to support a local business, but it needed to be someplace that had superior reviews.
I did a Google search, and Distinctive Gold Jewelry popped up.
Best decision ever to go there with my ring.
From the moment I walked through the door, I was treated like an old friend. We talked about my repair, and I felt confident leaving my ring with them.
Today, I picked up my ring when it was promised. Once again, the customer service blew me away. Not only was I remembered (seriously, I was in there once!), but they did an amazing job on my ring. It looks wonderful, and you can't even tell where they fixed it. They exceeded my expectations not only for the quality of work but for the way they treat their customers.
The next time I need something-- whether a repair or something special, I will not hesitate to visit them. If you're wondering whether or not you can leave your precious jewelry with them-- you can. They really know craftsmanship and how to treat people. And on another note, I couldn't help but notice all the beautiful things they had in...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreMy groom passed away in September 2019. As a remembrance and testament to the beautiful things he gave me over our marriage, I took some pieces of jewelry up to Distinctive Golf and Joe designed me a ring that I can wear on a daily basis. He incorporated my jewelry and made me a magnificent piece That I am extremely proud to wear. Aside from their craftsmanship, you cannot help but feel like part of the extended family when youāre there. We began shopping here when we moved out to Frankfort some 18 years ago, and Iāve never been to any other jeweler but distinctive gold. Anytime somebody asks for a jeweler on Facebook DG is my go to place. You can never go wrong having something made, choosing something they have in stock, or having something cleaned and fixed. They treat you like family
To add to this review, I took my engagement ring in since I had not been wearing it after the death of my husband, I was only wearing my wedding band. They designed a pendant using that diamond and a necklace. I already had that my late husband gave me over 20 years ago. I cannot even put into words how special the people at Distinctive Gold are in treating you like family, their craftsmanship is above reproach and everybody there is...
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