The Classic Gem (Appointments Only) — Local services in Lake View Township

Classic Gem is simply the best! I was referred to Classic Gem by a college friend back in 2016 when I was ready to propose to my GF at the time.  They were able to take my vision and create it into a nice sparkling piece of art that my now wife wears daily. It was such a pleasant experience working with the team. Each of them are very professional and personable, but they have this aura that makes me feel like I'm family. This was very important to me because it allowed me to give them my trust, specially with such a large purchase. They weren't just trying to sell me piece of jewelry, they gave me the opportunity to maximize my purchase/investment. In simple words, I was able to purchase the best diamond I can for my wife. While everyone at CG are awesome and great, we can't say enough about how wonderful Kara is! We worked mainly with her throughout the entire process. From searching for my desired diamonds, to choosing the perfect diamonds, and finally creating the most unique ring for my wife. Kara was terrific in making sure that we were educated about the diamonds we were purchasing and sharing her knowledge on diamonds and jewelry making. She was very patient with us and treated us very well! She's simply awesome! To this day (since 2017), we've sent 5 of our good friends to Classic Gem. All of them have had a very pleasant experience with their purchases. Their fiances have all loved their engagement rings! My wife and I also love both of our rings very much! I look at it daily and I'm still  always surprised with how shiny and beautiful it is! Lastly, I want to comment on their follow up service. Basically, they've gone above and beyond for us. They've cleaned our rings for free and expedited the entire process every time! Dara is awesome with making sure that client requests are fulfilled. My wife and I live out of town and we have limited time in Chicago. So we usually just have a window of time where we can drop off and get our rings inspected and cleaned- Classic Gem ALWAYS makes this happen. After our experience with CG, I can't go to other jewelers anymore. They are simply the best.  Thank you to everyone at ClassicGem. You guys make the experience for your clients truly memorable. Thank you for treating us like family and making sure we get the best of what the diamond...

Our experience with the Classic Gem was nothing short of incredible. Before finding them, we visited Brilliant Earth and were left unimpressed by the lack of precision and detail in their offerings. However, everything changed the moment we stepped into the Classic Gem. As a family-owned business, they welcomed us like we were part of their own family, making the entire process warm, personal, and memorable.

From start to finish, it was clear that they excel in sourcing and professionally screening the most beautiful elongated shapes and creating custom rings of the highest standards. The artistry, especially in their rose gold designs, is truly unique and masterfully crafted. Their passion for what they do shines through in every detail.

What stood out most was their meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship. They offer an impressive selection of diamonds and guided us every step of the way to find the perfect match. Their commitment to quality goes far beyond the traditional 4C's. They prioritize exceptional grades and carefully consider factors like table spread while ensuring the diamonds are free from BGM (brown tinge, green tinge, and milkiness). We especially appreciated their focus on avoiding milkiness, which can diminish a diamond's brilliance.

Every aspect of our experience reflected their dedication to delivering premium diamonds and exceptional value. If you're looking for a timeless piece of unmatched quality and a personal touch, the Classic Gem is the place to go. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and will treasure it forever!

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I recently was in the market for an engagement ring and had shopped the entire stretch of "Jeweler's Row" before coming to the Classic Gem and meeting Lollie. While some shops on the Row had decent selection, many had very limited variety and were a bit above my budget range. I even shopped at chains like Kay's and Jared, but left disappointed by how outwardly cheap their merchandise appeared and how expensive they ultimately cost.

Then I went to The Classic Gem. Lollie had fairly wide selection of stones and setting available, most within my price range. She was very helpful, taking the time to go over all the different options for settings with my girlfriend and even introducing me to other attractive options like morganites. I ended up having a gorgeous morganite in a mill grain setting made up at a price below what was being offered by other shops on the row.

Lollie and her associates were very expedient in crafting the piece once I placed the order. I was prepared to wait about 4 to 5 weeks to give her enough time to put everything together (a fairly reasonable amount of time, especially if she is crafting something individually "from scratch") and was elated when she was able to complete in the order in less than two weeks!

Lollie is an amazing artisan who really takes the time to help you design and craft a piece that's unique to your specifications rather than immediately hounding you to buy whatever's in her counter. Overall I would highly recommend The Classic Gem for anyone in the market for fine crafted jewelry. Skip the rest of the 'Row'. Just go to straight...