One of our favorite pieces of this collection is the “Illusion Ring”.

The clue is in the name: London Blue Topaz, Clear Quartz over Neolite Turquoise and Sky Blue Topaz are stacked on silver crescent bands to create a unique and beautiful ring filled with stunning blues.

Chicago jewelry shoppers looking for a go-to pair of earring this summer need look no further than this pretty ear candy.

Barbados blue stones set in silver will take you from day to night and complement your favorite summer outfits. The Clear Quartz over Neolite Turquoise stone is absolutely beautiful.

If you need some earrings with more glam, for instance, to wear to those countless summer weddings, you will absolutely love these elegant dangling earrings.

Do you love the color and would love the matching ring? You’re in luck.

This three stone ring with gorgeous Quartz layered over Neolite Turquoise and set atop silver will complete your breezy, blue look.

Four London Blue Topaz stones glimmer as light shines through them revealing the rich, deep blue hue exuding elegance for those special occasions.

Be sure to check out James and Sons to see the new Island Rains collection as well as other stunning jewelry by Tacori.

We have a wide selection of fine and designer jewelry that can take that special lady in your life from work to a night on the town, and have a vast selection of designer watches as well. Here are some of our favorite pieces for this Mother’s Day for our Chicago jewelry shoppers.

This Mother’s Day, give the gift of a beautiful bracelet.

This beautiful bracelet by Tacori from the Afleuress Collection features larges yellow gold and diamond blossoms in a gorgeous intertwining design. Even the clasp with its diamond-encrusted detail is stunning.

For Chicago jewelry shoppers that are looking for a versatile piece of jewelry she can wear over and over again, we have the perfect cocktail ring also from Tacori from the Champagne Sunset Collection.

The champagne gold color is stunning and features diamonds that glimmer from afar and appear to float like champagne bubbles. This is one piece that makes the ultimate style statement!

At James and Sons, we also carry a large selection of ladies designer watches. We absolutely love the Dressport Women’s Mother of Pearl Quartz Classic Sport Watch from Tissot.

This stunning watch has the perfect style for that modern mom and features a date indicator, white leather strap and a mother of pearl dial with or without diamonds. You cannot go wrong with this beauty as a gift this year!

What better way to thank your mother or the mother of your children than by giving them a lovely piece of jewelry from Tacori that they will truly treasure? At James and Sons, we have a wide selection of jewelry from Tacori that goes beyond wedding jewelry. We have a wide array of designer jewelry that she can wear every day to work, or on those special occasions.

Chicago jewelry shoppers love the look of Tacori jewelry, especially the look of rich-colored gems, perfect for spring/summer from the 18k925 Collection.

One of our favorite pieces of jewelry from the Tacori 18k925 Collection is the Rose Amethyst ring. A stunning, large amethyst center stone is surrounded by 18k rose gold and glittering diamonds. Gorgeous silver lines the band and signature Tacori crescents shimmer.

In and around Chicago, jewelry shoppers this Mother’s Day will make many women happy with this lovely stranded necklace featuring small gems that resemble candy drops. Small nuggets of Smokey Quartz, Prasiolite, and deep Rose Amethyst set in 18k rose gold make this a gorgeous and versatile piece. The 18” necklace is long and single-stranded, making it very versatile to wear and a piece of jewelry they will use over and over again.

For a wonderful pair of earrings that will take her from day to night, these high-polished 18k green onyx earrings with a translucent Quartz overlay are stunning. These lovely dangling earrings will add a pop of bold color to any of her outfits this season.

Stop by any three of our James and Sons locations to get that special woman in your life a gorgeous token of appreciation!

To help you find the perfect ring – that one piece of jewelry that you will wear for the rest of your married life, we have put together some of the latest engagement ring trends.

CLASSIC SOLITAIRE

For a timeless ring of a single diamond in a setting, the classic solitaire is a great look. Chicago engagement ring shoppers can personalize this classic ring in various ways. First, choose your diamond shape: princess and round are the most popular. Then, choose your setting: four-prong, six-prong, or even a bezel setting.

To achieve this look, we love the “Insignia” classic solitaire engagement ring from Hearts on Fire:

HALO

Halo style engagement rings are a great choice for the bride-to-be that likes a little more glamour in her jewelry. Halo engagement rings featured a center stone, and then are surrounded by smaller cut diamonds. This look not only gives the illusion of a bigger diamond, but also adds extra sparkle.

Tacori engagement rings are highly sought after by engagement ring shoppers, and they have a wide variety of gorgeous halo style rings. We love this halo ring from the Tacori Dantela Collection which features a stunning round center diamond surrounded by pave-set diamonds:

SPLIT-SHANK

The split-shank style is a very popular look recently in engagement rings. A center diamond is flanked with a split-shank band either with or without diamonds.

If you love the split-shank look and Tacori engagement rings, you will love this beauty from Tacori. A tapered, split-shank creates a stunning look with a princess cut diamond and platinum band. Crescent designs adorn the shank making for a delicate, timelessly elegant ring:

Be sure to stop by any of our three James and Sons locations to see which engagement ring style best suits you!

You will also have the opportunity to meet Paul Tacorian, one of the family members of the prestigious Tacori family. He will be at our Orland Park James and Sons location on April 20^th and at our Lincoln Park store in Chicago on April 21^st.

But wait, it gets better! Get a free pair of Tacori earrings with every Tacori purchase that weekend as well as a free engagement journal with all Tacori engagement rings purchased.

Tacori engagement rings are some of the most unique and beautiful rings, and they will all be available at our stores for this Tacori event.

For the bride-to-be with an eye for glamour and shine, this ring is unique with an oval center stone and halo of diamonds around the center stone and even along the shoulders on the sides of the band. 

If bright and feminine are the vibe you desire for your engagement ring, then you will love this floral diamond engagement ring from Tacori. Bright, round diamonds create flower-like petals on this ring and it evokes a fresh, dazzling design.

To see these and many more Tacori engagement rings as well as jewelry pieces from the Tacori fashion jewelry line, be sure to put this event on your calendar for this upcoming weekend – we can’t wait to see you at our Orland Park and Lincoln Park James and Sons stores!

As your wedding planning journey quickly comes to an end and you are scrambling to put all of those finishing touches on one of the most important days of your life, don’t forget a very important part that often gets pushed to the last minute: wedding bands!

Lucky, Orland Park wedding band shoppers have plenty of gorgeous wedding bands to choose from at James and Sons. Here are just some of our favorites.

Vintage wedding bands are still a very popular trend, and it is hard picking out just a few of these for our Orland Park wedding band shoppers since there are so many gorgeous vintage style wedding bands out there!

We love this platinum and diamond band that has a unique and romantic ribbon-twist design with sparkling diamond accents from none other than Tacori. This piece is absolutely timeless and will give you a vintage look with literally a new twist!

For the modern bride, this bold, stunning band also from Tacori features channel-set princess cut diamonds and diamonds in crescent details. It will look stunning on its own, or paired with your engagement ring.

For the more classic bride-to-be, Tacori has many classic styles to suit your look and style. This elegant knife-edge band features 0.10 carats of hand-set pave diamonds which will look gorgeous alongside a solitaire engagement ring.

Stop by any of our James and Sons locations in Orland Park, Chicago, and Schererville, Indiana to pick out your wedding band!

For the vintage look with a diamond encrusted band, the Acclaim Engagement Ring from Hearts on Fire is a great choice.

A Hearts on Fire perfectly cut diamond solitaire and sits at the center surrounded by a real diamond encrusted band.  This ring is available in platinum or 18K white gold.

For the look worth of a queen, Chicago engagement ring shoppers will absolutely love the Felicity Queen Anne Engagement Ring by Hearts on Fire.

Your bride-to-be will look and feel like a queen with this unique diamond solitaire accentuated by delicate clusters of perfectly cut diamonds.

Designed to look like a family heirloom, the Distinction Engagement Ring by Hearts on Fire is a dream. 

An intricate, artisan-designed octagon halo of diamonds gives way to a show-stopping square Dream diamond. This beauty is available in platinum.

We carry these and a vast collection of engagement rings from some of your favorite designers such as Hearts on Fire, Tacori, A. Jaffe, Scott Kay, Ritani and SK Cobalt. Stop by any of our three James and Sons locations to see these beautiful engagement rings for yourself!

Tacori has some gorgeous chandelier earrings for this spring, here are some of our favorites:

You cannot go wrong with these sky blue beauties.  Four sky blue topaz stones are set in silver, glistening at all angles.

In and around Chicago, Tacori jewelry lovers that are looking for a pair of glam earrings will absolutely love these next couple of pairs of chandelier earrings.  These beauties are as perfect with your favorite fitted blazer and jeans as they are to wear to one of the many weddings you’ll be attending this spring and summer.

Crescent diamonds glimmer amongst shining gold making thee chandelier earrings by Tacori definite show-stoppers.

In Chicago, Tacori jewelry shoppers are going to be floored by these gem-studded chandelier earrings that will be a wonderful addition to your spring/summer wardrobe. Amethyst, Rose Amethyst, Cognac, Lemon and Smoky Quartz all come together with a glimmering 18k yellow gold to create one stunning pair of earrings.

What is even better? That they also come in rich brown shades of Quartz!

If you like what you see, feel free to stop on by one of our three James and Sons locations to check out these gorgeous chandelier earrings by Tacori.

Jane Basch jewelry can be seen regularly worn on the red carpet by celebrities and featured in the most popular magazines. These original and one-of-a-kind pieces however are designed for everyday wear and to have a purpose and meaning.

Here are some of our favorite pieces:

Personal Petites

The Personal Petites collection features a number of adorable small pendants that look as perfect on with your favorite v-neck tee and jeans as they do with your go-to little black dress for a fun night out in the city.

Initials are available in either 14kt yellow or 14kt rose gold. Choose from 14kt gold or sterling silver for the chain. Mix and match metals for a funky look! The single initial features a small, dangling fresh water pearl that makes it unique and dainty.

Other designs in the Personal Petites collection include: gold engraved oval tags, as well as charms with up to three initials in various script options.

Finger Candy

The Finger Candy collection is definitely just that: candy for your lucky little fingers! In and around Chicago, jewelry shoppers will absolutely love these rings.

We are loving the Diamond Butterfly Applique ring. Available in either 14kt gold or sterling silver, this spherical ring definitely make a statement with its intricate design and sparking little butterfly.

Be sure to stop by one of our three James and Sons locations to check out all of these and more special pieces by Jane Basch. These will make a wonderful addition to your new spring wardrobe!

In and around Chicago, jewelry lovers will experience love at first sight with the Enchanted Garden Emerald Collection, which is also available in a lovely rose/purple color.

The Enchanted Garden Emerald ring has soft tones of Italian enamel in some of spring’s hottest colors: soft greens, blues, pinks and yellows. We love the radiant emerald stone, surrounded by delicate flower designs.

In Chicago, jewelry shoppers love having matching sets of jewelry and the Enchanted Garden Emerald collection has not only a gorgeous set of matching earrings, but a pendant, and bracelet!

For those looking for a sweet addition to their jewelry collection, we love the new Heart in Mine pieces.

This gorgeous heart ring with dazzling black stones and a showstopper blue stone are perfect with your favorite jeans and a t-shirt for every day wear, or will go perfectly paired with your little black dress.

As you can see, Belle Étoile has several wonderful new styles this spring – it is hard to pick just one! Stop on in to see them for yourself! Also, James and Sons is donating funds to the Cancer Support Center! To join in on the generosity, simply “like” our James and Sons Facebook page and we’ll donate a dollar! Spread the opportunity, share this post & “like” James & Sons today so we can give the Cancer Support Center a great contribution for the important work they do!