Does Chicago have a jewelry district?

Chicago’s diamond district, or Jewelers Row, is the most well known and popular place in the city to shop for diamond engagement rings and other fine jewelry.

Do vintage rings increase in value?

Generally, the older it is, the more value it has. Jewelry is considered antique when it’s at least 100 years old. More specifically, jewelry from the Edwardian, Victorian, and Art Deco eras will have a much higher value than recent items. If the piece is one-of-a-kind, it will be even more valuable.

Are Michael Hill diamonds real?

At Michael Hill we have a wide range of natural diamond jewellery. The only laboratory-created diamonds we offer are within our Fenix Laboratory-Created Diamonds Collection.

Is GIA certification important?

GIA is internationally known, and the most widely-accepted grading laboratory in the world. This is important because it is very easy for jewelers to understand where a diamond ranks in terms of cost and demand if it is GIA certified.

What is the color scale for diamonds?

The GIA grades diamonds on a scale of D (colorless) through Z (light color). All D-Z diamonds are considered white, even though they contain varying degrees of color. True fancy colored diamonds (such as yellows, pinks, and blues) are graded on a separate color scale.

Is Blue Nile as good as Tiffany?

When it comes to online convenience, diamond education, price and benefits, Blue Nile is ahead of Tiffany & Co. When it comes to the utmost quality and rarity of diamonds, diversity and inventory of jewelry and gifts, and jewelry strore physical shopping and designing, Tiffany out-ranks Blue Nile.

Is Chicago’s Jewelers Row the new diamond district?

Although it’s not quite as well known as New York’s Diamond District, Jewelers Row is home to numerous large jewelry stores. The commercial center of the area is the Jewelers Center — an iconic Chicago building that’s home to almost 200 different jewelers.

Where can you buy jewelry in downtown Chicago?

You can find it on Wabash Avenue, covering the area from East Washington Street to East Monroe Street. The street is home to countless jewelry stores, including the massive Jewelers Center. Like many other parts of Downtown Chicago, Jewelers Row is worth a visit even if you aren’t interested in buying jewelry.

Where can I buy a diamond ring in Chicago?

The commercial center of the area is the Jewelers Center — an iconic Chicago building that’s home to almost 200 different jewelers. Just like shopping for diamonds elsewhere, getting the best deal on a diamond ring or other fine jewelry from Jewelers Row isn’t always simple.

How do I get to @Jewelers Row?

Jewelers Row is located right near the center of the Loop, making it easy to access. There are several ways to get here: Adams/Wabash and Washington/Wabash station are both located a short walk from Jewelers Row, making it easy to get to the area using the L. These stations service the Orange, Green, Purple, Pink and Brown lines.