I first went to Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry on the recommendation of a friend. I had collected several pieces of jewelry that I was no longer wearing and wanted to have Christopher design a simple ring with some of the gems from the older rings I brought in to recycle. I also brought in a beautiful antique brooch with the intent of converting it into a necklace. On the brooch, a new bail was added with an etched design matching the design of the brooch.
Christopher and Villi went over step by step the design and fabrication process with me. They had me think very carefully about what it was exactly I wanted to do (what pieces of jewelry I might want to recycle, which gems to reuse in the new ring, and which pieces of jewelry I might want to save and why). We set a budget and Christopher and Villi were very accommodating in sticking to it, letting me know along the way that this is a collaborative process.
I had several appointments between the time I first came in and until I picked up the final pieces. And each time Christopher and Villi were very patient in explaining what decisions had to be made and what the next step would involve. The finished ring is beautiful and is exactly what I hoped it to be, and it exceeds my expectations as well. Additionally, the antique brooch that I had made into a necklace is also beautiful. With the addition of a delicately etched bail, Villi selected a perfect double-strand white-gold chain to compliment the design and style of the brooch.
Having no experience in jewelry design and fabrication, I quickly discovered Christopher and his staff are great facilitators in helping customers get at the core of they are looking for and might want in the final product. If you are even thinking about fabricating new pieces of jewelry from old pieces, please go to Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry in Evanston. If you are also looking to purchase new pieces of jewelry you will be equally impressed, the pieces on display are stunning. You will find an incredibly professional, artistic, and innovative group of people who will help you realize your wishes down to the smallest detail.
Pros: Professional, personable and attentive
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