The beauty of a special piece of jewelry is found in the story, design and sparkle of the jewels. At Brad’s Designs and Jewelry, we have had the opportunity to help so many community members celebrate their stories. Our team has been in the industry for more than 30 years, working in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region. We have created and customized so many pieces of jewelry from rings and bracelets to necklaces and earrings. Our hands-on, one-on-one approach to design allows your jewelry to truly shine as a unique and special celebration of your love. We are proud to have a small part in all things love year after year.
Our team at Brad’s has always believed that your jewelry has a story to tell. We start our process by discussing with you what you are looking for in your gift and why you are giving it. Of course, we have created engagement rings, but also have had the honor of creating customized necklaces, bracelets and earrings that mark all types of occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones. Our personal, hands-on approach is the best step in the right direction for a treasured custom necklace. After we talk about what you are celebrating and the type of jewelry you want to be created, we will sketch out a design based on what we have heard from you.
We hope that you are instrumental in the design phase by offering any pictures of what you had in mind or your own drawings. This allows us to have a perfect jumpstart to designing a beautiful sparkling piece for you. Once you have approved our vision, we create a wax carving to truly bring the design to life! We have a machine at our place and we also put together these wax carvings by hand. Now, the real magic starts to happen! Next, we cast your jewelry in whatever material you have chosen – silver, gold platinum or a combination of any of these. Our fabrication is completed by hand to allow for the tops in craftsmanship. Setting your stone is the final flourish of our design process.
Your beautiful jewelry should be worn and enjoyed! Unfortunately, daily wear-and-tear can take a toll on your favorite pieces and repairs may be needed. Our crew can replace broken clasps on your custom necklace or resize your ring. We also can retip prongs that are responsible for holding your precious gems in place. We can help you replace stones that you have lost too. Our team can clean your pieces as well and check them out for any issues.
We are happy to be your guide on your jewelry journey! Let us discuss what you want to create today. Contact us through our online contact form.