Custom Design
See How Megan from Bowtiful Life Did It
Megan is a Chicago-area blogger we met on Instagram, and we all clicked when it came time for her to design her own custom bracelet. Read on to learn about her experience, in her own words, as featured on Bowtiful Life. All photos are Megan's own.
In Megan's Own Words: Making her Bowtiful Bracelet
"For our first meeting, I visited the Ethan Lord showroom downtown on Chicago’s Jewelers Row. They’re located in the Jewelers Center on Wabash and their space is just lovely! I was warmly greeted by Kristy and Erika from their team and got a tour of the space as well as some peeks behind the scenes! Then, we sat down with some bubbles to start designing and sketching out ideas for my bracelet. Before coming in, I already knew that I wanted something that I would be able to wear every day and that had special meaning behind it. So, my mind immediately went to the Bowtiful Life bow!"
Step 1: Sketching, Playing with Materials
"Erika sketched out some ideas and we discussed how I wanted the bracelet to sit on my wrist, how we wanted to place the diamonds within the bow and all the other little details! I also got to review different chain & clasp styles to pick the ones I liked best for my bracelet."
Step 2: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
"The next step in the process was sharing our ideas with the design team so they could create a CAD of my bow! CAD is a way to get a digital preview of a piece of jewelry before it’s made. It was SO cool to see how realistic it looked and I loved seeing the first step in bringing the bow to life! Once the CAD design was all set and approved it was time to make a wax casting of the bow so I could see the size in person. "
Step 3: Approve the Prototype
" Once the wax was ready, I popped back in to meet with Erika and see how it turned out! I have to tell you, it was WILD to see our vision physically coming to life. Obviously, the Bowtiful Life bow prior to this project has always been 2-D, so to see it in 3-D for the first time was so cool!"
Step 4: Production (Then Pickup!)
"I am beyond thrilled with my bracelet and I’ve been wearing it every day since I picked it up! We also added a special personal detail to the back. There’s a small engraving that says “2012,” which is the year that I started Bowtiful Life!"
Spoiler Alert: She Loved It!
"I know that I will have this bracelet for the rest of my life and that someday I’ll be able to pass it down to my future daughter, and through future generations of my family. Even if I’m not blogging some day, Bowtiful Life will live on through this precious piece. I am so grateful for this amazing experience and to have this beautiful memento of something that has been an absolutely monumental aspect of my life. A HUGE thank you to Kristy, Erika, and the whole Ethan Lord team for helping to bring my bow to life and for being so incredible to work with. I had a blast and loved this entire process! I would absolutely recommend Ethan Lord Jewelers if you’re in the market for a special piece of jewelry for yourself or someone in your life."
Our Reviews
Venita F.
My consultant Eric was fantastic! He helped us design a very special engagement ring to replace one lost many years ago. The new ring was a way to celebrate our 37 years of marriage. Thanks Eric. I love my ring!
October, 2020
Peri M.
I had an incredible experience working with Lauren and her team at Ethan Lord Jewelers. Lauren was very patient, attentive, reassuring, and caring... The proposal went great and seeing my fiancé's face light up when she saw the ring, I know I made the right choice to go with Ethan Lord.
October, 2020
Colin O.
Of all of the other jewelers we had talked with Danny was most insightful, helpful, patient, and took the time to educate us on the elements of diamonds as much as possible... I would give it 6 stars if I could...
November, 2020
Michelle J.
Every interaction we had was stellar from the 1st time we walked in to the moment we received the ring and thereafter. The vibe you get is that they are truly excited to see you and everyone enjoys being there.
March, 2020
Stephanie M.
Erika is an absolute pleasure to work with! With the help of Erika and my Fiancé, we were able to create the engagement ring of my dreams! Because of our wonderful experience, we are now in the process of designing our wedding bands! We cannot wait to see how they turn out! Thank you Erika and the Ethan Lord team
July, 2020
Laura P.
My fiance got my engagement ring with Eric at ELJ, and we went back for wedding bands. We love Eric! He shoots it straight, is very knowledgeable, and trustworthy. You can go and see Eric without any fear of being talked into nonsense about diamonds and jewelry! I recommend to everyone!
March, 2020
Luc V.
Shopping for wedding rings he was a great and fun experience. The first day we visited we were offered wine as a congratulations for our engagement. After that Lauren was very helpful and friendly through the whole process. We end up with a custom ring and had no issues with sizing or any part of the process.
August, 2020
Anthony M.
Recently purchased engagement ring from them. Erika was fantastic and super helpful with putting together the custom design. Her knowledge on diamonds was super help with picking on the perfect stone. She showed me such a great range of stones in my budget, any of which would have been awesome, and I found one that ticked all the boxes... I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for jewelry!
February, 2020
Hayden G.
The customer service was excellent from our very first appointment to look at engagement rings. Our wedding rings turned out beautifully and we had the fortune of working with Erika for our wedding band consultation. I would absolutely recommend Ethan Lord to my friends and family.
August, 2020
Scott B.
I came in knowing absolutely nothing about jewelry.. Danny was AWESOME to work with. He walked me through everything I needed to know. They had an unbelievable selection! I would highly recommend this place to anybody feeling a little lost in their ring buying experience.
August, 2020
Shawn M.
There's no other place to even look at when it comes to engagement rings. The warm greetings from every employee to the detailed and friendly consultation from Eric, there's nothing I would change about my experience with Ethan Lord.
October, 2020
