Client Stories

Matt, Chicago, IL

I came to Ann with only a basic idea of the ring I imagined and a budget I could afford. From there Ann helped me develop my idea and personalize the ring into something beautiful and entirely unique. It's evident that Ann has an extreme level of professionalism and genuine care towards both her craft and her clients. Ann treated Meghan and I more like longtime friends than someone we had just met. For me, Ann was equally a teacher and an artist when it came to jewelry. Her ability to see the end product before its creation and to then share that vision is a real gift. Working with Ann made the creation process fun and totally stress free, because I had complete trust that she could and would do whatever she could to make this ring special.
I would recommend Ann to anyone, not just because of the beautiful, unique jewelry she creates; but also because of the genuine care she showed towards helping make my day as special as possible. To me, that care was more valuable than the ring itself.

Barbara, Mattoon, IL

Many thanks to Ann for her expertise in the design and finishing of my beautiful tanzanite ring.  Ann offered many ideas and guidance as to how best to mount the stone in a unique setting.  The ring reminds me of our wonderful trip to Africa and the experience my husband and I had purchasing the stone there.  We enjoyed working with Ann and appreciated her enthusiasm for the project.

Stephanie, St. Louis, MO

My fiancé proposed with his grandmother’s ring ~ her original ring from the 1950’s with other diamonds added in 1978. With the family sentiment of the ring, I knew I did not want to change a thing. But, it needed to be restored. I found it was hard to take it to just ANY jeweler. AnnElizabethJewelry was a referral from a good friend. Ann was reassuring from the get-go. She talked me through the process of restoration, asked questions, and, to ease my fiancé’s mind, she even included him in the conversations. When my restored ring came back, I couldn't believe how it sparkled and how it looked brand new! I also wanted a wedding band that would match the vintage style. Ann knew my budget and never pressured me to spend more. From working on the engagement ring, she created a unique band. She sent me a few renderings of what she was thinking. My choice, I was sure, would be perfect...and, it was. After I received my gorgeous wedding band, I talked with Ann about adding a second band. She sent me a number of bands she thought would complete the set. The whole process... from my visions to talking budget to shipping rings back and forth ... was so easy and so much fun! Ann loves what she does and it shows in her work. I get SOOOO many compliments on my beautiful and unique wedding set.

Angie, Boise, ID

When I pictured my wedding ring, I wanted untraditional. I wanted unique. Ann was a godsend to find the most beautiful, rough cut diamond. She turned it into the ring of my dreams before I even knew it existed. Now every time I look at the ring on my finger, I fall in love with it more. It’s one of a kind and unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. Working with Ann is the easiest. She truly is talented in her trade. I couldn’t have imagined a better ring experience. I have people compliment me weekly on my ring. It’s the greatest, most precious thing I own.

Stephanie, Clearwater, FL

Thank you so much for everything. It was a pleasure working with you to design my ring. You captured everything I was looking for from the pictures that I sent and it turned out beautifully. I get many compliments on this ring. I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a custom design.

Michael, Boise, ID

Ann makes the process of dreaming about, designing, sourcing and building a perfect, custom ring completely seamless. My fiancé first heard about Ann Elizabeth Jewelry through a friend. Then, from my initial conversation with Ann, she was able to imagine what my fiancé’s perfect idea would look like. From the first phone call, up until the delivery of the ring, Ann was such a joy to work with. While being highly-skilled and experienced, she maintained a genuine passion for what my fiancé and I wanted. She never pushed her opinions; she only offered knowledge that was well-accredited. Ann does a great job educating her clients. By the end of the process,I really felt like I had had a significant role in the ring. I loved working with her. And, if you need to keep it secret, Ann was willing to play along with whatever story you ask of her. Ann Elizabeth Jewelry really nailed the entire process.

Justin, San Diego, CA

Working with Ann was an amazing experience.  She took a lot of the initial confusion and fear out of the whole process for me.  It was so nice to talk to someone that did not want you to just buy what they had right there in the store.  She was able to talk to me about what I felt was important in a ring and break that down into characteristics that I could understand.  I knew that I wanted a diamond to “sparkle” but after talking with Ann and learning about the diamonds I knew how not only the 4 C’s but the table size, depth and symmetry affected the “sparkle”.  Being able to talk directly to the person that was making my ring and also seeing the 3D renderings was such a fun process.  Ann actually told me to take pictures of the process and give it to my now fiancé with the ring.  She can now see me examining the diamonds, inspecting the unfinished rings, and looking over the 3D renderings.  Documenting the process and giving her that book would not have been possible without Ann and Javier (the amazingly talented jewelry maker).  I can’t imagine just going to a store and “settling” for a ring that I thought would work out after going through the process of making a custom ring.  I was also hesitant about the cost but after researching for a while and comparing like diamonds and rings I found that the custom ring was no more expensive or often cheaper than a jewelry store.  I would recommend Ann to anyone who is looking for an engagement ring.

Lizzie, Grayslake, IL

I had a cocktail ring that had family history and great sentiment for me… but, was out-of-style. Ann re-imagined my ring into a modern, low-profile, wearable ring and even included other stones that were a gift from my daughter. Ann was able to capture how special my ring had been to me. She then designed the new ring with interesting character and glamour… a stunning piece! In the new setting, my diamonds seem to sparkle more than they ever did; she seems to have a secret of how to maximize the beauty of diamonds! Let Ann help you restyle your family heirlooms that are sitting in your jewelry box.

Lisa, Boise, ID

Not only does Ann have incredible vision when it comes to design, but she is a delight to work with. My husband and I first met Ann while getting a pedicure at a local salon (this is important later)... when she noticed my unusual wedding ring. One thing led to another and we started a budding friendship. I hoped it would also lead to a jewelry relationship. My father had a jeweler that he used and trusted for over 20 years; I feel like Ann is that kind of jeweler and person for me. I told Ann that I wanted to revamp the halo of my wedding ring. It was already changed once, but it didn’t look quite right to me. Ann helped me understand WHY I didn’t like the way it looked. She created a beautiful redesign of the halo and also took care of some of the “wear and tear” of the ring. Our project began near the Christmas holiday, but I was not expecting it to be completed by Christmas. I was fine with Ann’s assurance that my ring would be first on the list in January. Meanwhile, she was using her sleuthing skills and memory of my husband’s trip to the salon with me to find his contact information and get in touch with him. She was able to complete the ring and get it to my husband so he could hide it under the tree. Needless to say, I was shocked on Christmas morning! Ann is talented in her field without question, but it is her personality and caring that make working with her such a treat.

Chip, Sanibel Island, FL

When I contacted you, I said I had four important women in my life and I wanted you to create Christmas presents for them. I didn’t really know you… I only knew your Mom and your website.  When we first talked, you asked me lots of really great questions about me and my favorite ladies. That was special and unexpected. You described some ideas, sent me some drawings, we talked some more and decided on four crescent moons to be carved out of one full moon made of white gold… brilliant. That would be your brilliance as a listener and designer. Now, as the giver, I get to bask in their enjoyment of the jewelry gifts. Each of them wears her necklace with the crescent moon pendant (and a gemstone on each that I got to choose) almost every time I see them… my wife of 54 years wears hers almost every day. I think of you each time I see one of them. Thank you so much for your caring questions, design and your skills to bring the gifts “to life.”