I made an appointment to check out the selection at Diamonds Chicago recently. I was starting to get a little worn out from all the loose stone shopping I'd done. I had been to stores in malls & other jewelry stores along jewelers row & just hadn't been satisfied with what I saw.
That all ended when I walked into Diamonds Chicago. From the moment I walked through the door I felt very comfortable and at ease. Lets face it, guys, this is kind of a nerve racking experience. We're trying to find the perfect diamond for our future wife without putting ourselves into debt for the rest of our lives.
I met with Carlee and she sat me down and went through everything. Sure, I knew about the 4 C's, but she explained in more detail about the grading systems used & what depth and table means. The biggest thing I learned is a diamond that looks good, or even perfect, on paper...may not look as good under a lens. She was very patient with me as I looked and never pushed me towards one diamond or another. Instead I was able to look at and study each stone and was able to decide if I was comfortable with whatever inclusions I might have seen.
In the end I walked out of the store with a gorgeous diamond that came in UNDER my budget...$2000 under.
Pros: great selection, very knowledgeable & patient sales people
Cons: parking can be tough to come by
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