How to Shop for a Unique Engagement Ring (and Why Custom Design May Be Your Best Option)

How to Shop for a Unique Engagement Ring (and W...

At Ethan Lord Jewelers in Chicago, we specialize in custom engagement rings crafted to reflect your story, style, and values. Here’s what to look for when shopping for a truly...

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How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring? Debunking the "3 Month Rule"

How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring...

If you’ve started researching engagement rings, you’ve probably heard of the “three-month salary rule.” Some "tradition" says you should spend roughly three months’ income on a ring, but that idea...

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5 Reasons to Shop Local Jewelry Stores in Chicago (Instead of Big Chains)

5 Reasons to Shop Local Jewelry Stores in Chica...

At Ethan Lord Jewelers, we’ve spent decades helping Chicago couples find or design pieces that are truly one of a kind. Here’s why shopping local beats the big-box experience every...

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Radiant-cut diamond engagement ring in yellow gold handcrafted by Ethan Lord Jewelers, photographed close-up to highlight the diamond’s brilliance and elegant modern setting.

How to Care for an Engagement Ring

For many, an engagement ring is one of the most meaningful pieces of jewelry you’ll ever own, and one of the few you’ll wear almost every day. Over time, even...

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Close-up of a couple holding hands, featuring a marquise-cut diamond engagement ring on a yellow-gold band.

What Does It Mean to Be Engaged?

At Ethan Lord Jewelers, we’ve helped couples in Chicago design engagement rings that symbolize their unique story. Here’s how this meaningful tradition began, and what it represents today.

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Engagement Rings Vs. Wedding Rings

Engagement Rings Vs. Wedding Rings

If you’re shopping for rings, it’s easy to wonder: are engagement rings and wedding rings (or bands) the same? Though the terms are often used fairly interchangeably, they represent different...

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