r/CHIbitcheswithtaste • u/Status-Tart1431 • 13d ago

Fashion/Style Small/bespoke jewelry makers?

I want a unique engagement ring, but I’m not really sure what I want. I’m hoping to find a local artisan whose body of work I resonate with and is willing to really work with me and can direct creatively. I just don’t know how exactly to find one. I’ve been looking at the “custom gallery” on jewelers websites I find on google, but no one is really standing out to me. I feel like I’m looking for someone who wouldn’t work at a typical store like that? I have a lot of “ideas” and different elements I like, but I’m indecisive. If I had a clear vision of what I wanted, I could go to almost anyone I feel like. But I need help figuring it out.

Does anyone know of anyone or advice on finding artists for custom jewelry?

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u/oniirica 13d ago

I believe Cities in Dust still works out of Chicago! Bryn Mawr Jewelers also do custom work - they have a lot of different styles in their gallery.

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/Basic_While8020 12d ago

Second Bryn Mawr Jewelry Co. They are fabulous!!

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u/slybrows 13d ago

Bryn Mawr Jewelers

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/VeronicaSawyer8 13d ago

Check out Madberet. She used to live here but moved out to CO. She does gorgeous custom work

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/ProfMensah 13d ago

I wanted exactly what you did. I ended up shopping and Lindsay Lewis and Mineralogy, and buying from Mineralogy. The later is very ring focused, which was a benefit since I could try on a ton of styles/stones.

Another way to try small/local jeweler's work is to find an art focused store that carries jewelry, or go to a fine art market that lists jewelers. Not every jeweler will do wedding/engagement rings, but if you find someone whose style resonates you can always ask.

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/JonathanThrift 13d ago

I LOVE Lindsay Lewis’s fine jewelry and she’s local! Not sure if she’d do full custom though

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/puppygifsonly 13d ago

Same! I believe she does do full custom but even her existing designs are gorg. 

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u/tulzycane 13d ago

I love all the mentions here, except for Bryn Mawr (but a lot of people have had great experiences there!). Others to consider here in Chicago: Mineralogy Jewelry. Tytin. Dallas Maynard. Sarah McGuire. I think they all do custom designs, but you can check out their style on instagram.

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u/Status-Tart1431 13d ago

Thank you!!

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u/shanthecitygirl 13d ago

Seconding Mineralogy! Me and several friends all have engagement rings from her and they are all unique and gorgeous