Marriage might be until death do you part, but the wedding day comes and goes in a flash. Flowers wither — and you can’t run errands in your wedding dress. The good news is your rings stay with you forever. From timeless classics to gorgeous takes on modern design, these rings will keep you and your new spouse feeling the glitz and glamour of your big day year after year. All prices available upon request.
Cy Fredrics Jewelers
Elegance rules with these delicate eternity bands (see image above). Set all around in a variety of carat weights and cuts; choose any type of gold or platinum for the setting. Cy Fredrics Jewelers, 2719 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, 847-564-8828; 600 Central Ave., Ste. 111, Highland Park, 847-433-8448
Lester Lampert
Classic but far from stodgy, the Gent’s Wedding Band collection from Lester Lampert is an exercise in simplicity. Bands are made to order in any type of gold or platinum. Lester Lampert, 57 E. Oak St., Chicago, 312-944-6888
Burdeen’s Jewelry
Blind everyone within a 25-mile radius with this one-of-a-kind stunner. An eight-carat center cushion is surrounded by diamond trapezoids with micro-pave around the band set in platinum. Burdeen’s Jewelry, 1151 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, 847-459-8980
Harry Winston
This cushion-cut diamond (available between one and 3.5 carats) is offset by delicate micropavé diamonds and centered on a micropavé band set in platinum. Harry Winston, 55 E. Oak St, Chicago, 312-705-1820
Graff Diamonds
This exquisite ring, with a center stone just shy of three carats, is a standout among more traditional shapes. The Diamond Starflower is surrounded by white pavé diamonds in a floral motif. Graff Diamonds, 103 E. Oak St., Chicago, 312-604-1000
Razny Jewelers
This halo-style ring has a total carat weight of slightly less than half a carat (without the center stone — sold separately and custom fit to the setting) and is available in platinum, white, yellow or rose gold. Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300
Tiffany & Co.
Diamond’s are a girl’s best friend — and nobody knows this better than Tiffany & Co. The exquisite Soleste emerald cut ring is the epitome of ageless beauty. Ranging in weight from a quarter up to two and a half carats, the stone is surrounded by bead-set diamonds in platinum. Tiffany and Co., 730 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 312-944-7500
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