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missD · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:52 AM

Hi everyone!

I have a bit of a problem. You see, my good friend in Thailand owns a great / uber upscale jewelry shop and I asked her to remake my e-ring setting for me. More bling, a little more intricate, and overall WOW.

She'll be sending me the setting (I'm in the US) and my job is to now find a GREAT jeweler to mount it. I am incredibly scared about this part because I don't want any mistakes.

My current setting right now is great, but up close (REALLY up close) the stone is set a little crooked - so I am NOT going there again. The jeweler who made my ring the first time around was a regular/not so fancy jeweler and the custom job was quite cheap - hence the results I guess....

So now, I have to find a top notch jeweler, in Chicago or in Michigan (close to Ann Arbor) to mount my stone.

Any recommendations? Thanks so much!

lorihmatthews · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:17 PM

In Michigan, I've always heard that Tapper's is a great place to go (West Bloomfield I believe). My family shops at International Diamond Importers (Rochester; ask for Arlene, tell her I sent you if you go).

missD · Jul 4th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks so much Lori!!! Do you know anything about Pearlman's in Michigan?

Any recommendations in Chicago?

Juilletdix · Jul 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM

In Chicago, I heartily recommend Jan Dee Jewelry on West Diversey (near Southport). Speak to Nancy.

It's a small store, but it's been around for a long time. They do excellent custom work. I had my mother's diamond lavalier turned into a ring and a necklace, I was thrilled with the results

missD · Jul 6th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Awesome thanks! I'll look into it!

lorihmatthews · Jul 7th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by missD

Thanks so much Lori!!! Do you know anything about Pearlman's in Michigan?

You're welcome! Sorry, I don't know anything about Pearlman's.

couturequeen · Jul 7th, 2009, 01:48 PM

I really like Tapper's in Michigan. Great selection, friendly staff.

missD · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Just wanted to share why I am opting for a new remount!!!

SIGH! I cannot wait to get rid of this setting!!!!!

missD · Jul 8th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Japster · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Tapper's is a great store. I met them at a Chicago Trade Show a couple months ago. Very nice people and their store gets raves.

Jul 4th, 2009, 12:52 AM	#1
missD OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 786	Jewelry store recommendations in Chicago or Michigan Hi everyone! I have a bit of a problem. You see, my good friend in Thailand owns a great / uber upscale jewelry shop and I asked her to remake my e-ring setting for me. More bling, a little more intricate, and overall WOW. She'll be sending me the setting (I'm in the US) and my job is to now find a GREAT jeweler to mount it. I am incredibly scared about this part because I don't want any mistakes. My current setting right now is great, but up close (REALLY up close) the stone is set a little crooked - so I am NOT going there again. The jeweler who made my ring the first time around was a regular/not so fancy jeweler and the custom job was quite cheap - hence the results I guess.... So now, I have to find a top notch jeweler, in Chicago or in Michigan (close to Ann Arbor) to mount my stone. Any recommendations? Thanks so much!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#3
missD OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 786	Thanks so much Lori!!! Do you know anything about Pearlman's in Michigan? Any recommendations in Chicago?
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Jul 6th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#5
missD OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 786	Awesome thanks! I'll look into it!
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Jul 7th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#7
couturequeen BV nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The District Posts: 1,513	I really like Tapper's in Michigan. Great selection, friendly staff.
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Jul 8th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#8
missD OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 786	Just wanted to share why I am opting for a new remount!!! SIGH! I cannot wait to get rid of this setting!!!!!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#2
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,019	In Michigan, I've always heard that Tapper's is a great place to go (West Bloomfield I believe). My family shops at International Diamond Importers (Rochester; ask for Arlene, tell her I sent you if you go).

Jul 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#4
Juilletdix Tod's Fan Joined: Nov 2006 Location: 60657 Posts: 241	In Chicago, I heartily recommend Jan Dee Jewelry on West Diversey (near Southport). Speak to Nancy. It's a small store, but it's been around for a long time. They do excellent custom work. I had my mother's diamond lavalier turned into a ring and a necklace, I was thrilled with the results

Jul 8th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#9
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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#10
Japster Plays with Balls Joined: May 2006 Location: WI Posts: 7,328	Tapper's is a great store. I met them at a Chicago Trade Show a couple months ago. Very nice people and their store gets raves.
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