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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Close-up of a hand wearing a three-stone engagement ring featuring a cushion-cut diamond center with two square-cut side stones set on a yellow-gold band.

What Hand Does the Wedding Ring Go On? A Guide ...

If you’re newly engaged (congratulations!) or planning your wedding, you’ve probably wondered: what hand does the wedding ring go on? Or maybe, how are you supposed to wear your wedding...

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Custom engagement ring design sketch on iPad with gold diamond band by Ethan Lord Jewelers

Everything But the Diamond: How to Choose Your ...

From gold vs platinum to setting styles and band shapes, here’s how to choose an engagement ring that fits your style, beyond just the diamond itself.

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