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Are you thinking of purchasing an engagement ring? Well, the center diamond is at the center (literally) of that all-important purchase! And making an informed decision about what center diamond shape is key so we have compiled information about each diamond shape here!

Mark your calendars and get ready to shop! Our Tax Free Diamond Expo is April 23rd – 25th. That’s THREE days of completely Tax Free diamond jewelry! Whether you are in the market for an engagement ring, diamond earrings, diamond bracelets, loose diamonds, or anything else with diamonds, James & Sons will take care of the sales tax.

Pardon our diamond dust! Our Schererville James & Sons store is under construction and on the way to being a state-of-the-art jewelry store. While under construction, we will have major savings for you! As long as you can handle some noise and a little dust, you can save up to 60% OFF of select jewelry items.

Let’s attempt to answer the age-old question of, “how much should I spend on an engagement ring?” There are many different answers to this but no one answer is the right answer for everyone. It truly comes down to a handful of factors and there is no clear-cut answer but rather several considerations you should make to determine what will be the best for you and your significant other.

Zoom parties have become a regular occasion in the last year and we’re always looking for ways to make them more fun! One of our favorite ways to spice up our Zoom meet-up is by donning fun, bold jewelry that will catch the eye of your friends or family. This could be large drop earrings, a bold, colorful necklace, or a large right hand ring.

While James & Sons has a wide assortment of beautiful jewelry in many different styles and at every price point, we understand if you want to make something uniquely yours! And we would be thrilled to make this happen! James & Sons offers so many different ways to custom-make jewelry.

There are those pieces of jewelry that every woman just needs. The starting point for your jewelry collection. Classics that will never go out of style. Family heirloom type jewelry that will be worn for generations to come. Things such as classic diamond studs, tennis bracelets, and more...

The store manager of our Orland Park store, Brian, has a history with James & Sons that began in 1987. James & Sons was his family jeweler long before that, so when he got home from military leave and wanted to propose to his girlfriend, his mom knew just the place to go.

James & Sons wants to help you #ProposeConfidently by equpping you with all that you need to know about 2021 engagement ring trends! From the yellow gold trend to the bypass style trend and everything in between, you will feel more ready to make that all important purchase once you know what is on-trend right now.

Valentine’s Day is such a romantic day for a proposal! And, at this point, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. There typically isn’t enough time to have a custom made ring created so your only option for that special Valentine’s Day proposal is an already-set engagement ring! We have plenty of fantastic options that you (and she) will LOVE!