Jewelers in Chicago
70 jewelers and goldsmiths are mapped within about nine miles of central Chicago. A shop can tell you what a piece is made of; a bench jeweler can size a ring, tighten a prong, test a metal with a touchstone or XRF, and write an appraisal for insurance. Most do simple sizing while you wait.
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The 70 jewelers, closest first
Before you go
- Ask whether sizing is done in-house or sent out, and what it costs by metal; sterling and gold are routine, tungsten and titanium cannot be sized at all.
- For a stone check, ask whether they test on the bench (a thermal tester tells diamond from glass; moissanite needs a second test).
- An appraisal for insurance is a paid document from a graduate gemologist, separate from a sale; ask for the credential.
What works
- Rings with stones all the way round (eternity bands) cannot be sized; buy the right size.
- Gold-filled and plated pieces can rarely be repaired or resized without showing base metal; ask before paying for work.
- A jeweler's loupe is 10x; most shops will let you look at a stone through one if you ask.
Rings in the shop
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, read Nov 15, 2026; places within about nine miles of the city centre. Hours and phone numbers come from the map and can be out of date: call before you go. A place that is missing can be added to OpenStreetMap by anyone. Guidance written by Clasp & Lens editors; prices are typical US ranges, not quotes.