Bespoke Creations
Bespoke Jewelry in Chicago
The art of the personal. One vision. Yours.
From our workshop
Bring us your idea
Come in, tell us what you have in mind, and we'll talk through how to make it.
Call us or send a message to set up a time.
The art of the personal
Bespoke jewelry begins with something individual. A personal symbol. A favorite color. A form imagined anew.
For four generations, our family has designed and made jewelry in Chicago. Every bespoke piece is made in our own workshop. You bring the idea, and we turn it into something you can wear.
The pieces below show what that can look like. They are starting points, not a catalog.
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Personal Expressions
Initials, affection and individual passions.
From initials and piano keys to a love note in diamonds, these bespoke creations bring personal stories to life. Each piece expresses affection, individuality, and the passions that make it uniquely yours.
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Nature & Fantasy
Imagination takes an organic form.
Some ideas arrive as an animal, a flower, or a creature that only exists in the mind of the person describing it. These pieces give that kind of idea a body in gold, diamonds and color.
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The Art of Color
Distinctive color, considered composition.
Sometimes the idea is a color. These pieces are built around one: emerald green, golden yellow, blue and pink, each set with diamonds to give it room.
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Sculpture & Geometry
Bold silhouettes and unexpected perspectives.
Not every idea is a symbol or a stone. Some are a shape, an angle, a way of seeing form in gold. These pieces start from structure.
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The art of the personal
A brooch, reimagined
When a client wanted to reimagine a beloved bird brooch, we created a custom gold and diamond birdcage. The brooch can be worn on its own or within the cage.
Bespoke craftsmanship gives treasured jewelry new life.
Four generations
Made in this house
Lester Lampert has designed and made jewelry in Chicago since 1920. David Lampert, a Graduate Gemologist, is the fourth generation of the family and is named for his great-grandfather, who founded the business. Bespoke pieces are made in our own workshop by our master jewelers.
In 1979 the City of Chicago commissioned us to design its official gift to Pope John Paul II. In 2009 the Field Museum chose us as featured designer for its renovated Grainger Hall of Gems, where we created 27 of the 36 custom pieces.
“Demonstrated design vision, manufacturing expertise, and great enthusiasm for the project.”
Working with us
How it works
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Stone selection
If your piece centers on a diamond or gemstone, we choose it together first.
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Design consultation
You share your ideas with one of our designers in a one-on-one session, and we sketch your vision.
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Collaboration
You see the 3D model or the hand-carved wax, either in person or by video conference.
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Making
Our master craftsmen build the piece in metal and stone at our Chicago workshop.
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Delivery
Your piece is finished and presented in a gift box with documents of authenticity.
Questions
What is a Bespoke creation?
A piece designed and made for one person, from an idea you bring us. The creations on this page are past commissions, shown for inspiration. Yours would be made new.
What can I ask for?
Anything you can think of. Reach out, tell us what you have in mind, and we'll brainstorm together. If you think the idea is too unusual, even better. Challenge us.
Can I use my own stones or old jewelry?
Yes. Bring a diamond or gemstone you already own, or a piece you no longer wear, and we'll design around it.
How long does it take?
Usually about 2 to 3 weeks. Your piece is handmade in-house by our master jewelers, so the exact time depends on the design.
Who makes it?
Our own team of artisans, in-house in Chicago. We've been making jewelry here since 1920, and our own bench built every piece in this gallery.
Can I do this from out of town?
Yes. The whole process can be done remotely: the design conversation, the review of your 3D model or carved wax, and the finished piece. Call or email us and we'll set up a video consultation.
Do I need an appointment?
For a Bespoke creation, we highly recommend one. It gives us time to sit down with you and your idea, in person or by video. In Chicago, walk-ins are welcome too.
How do I get started?
Call us at (312) 944-6888, email info@lesterlampert.com, or use the form on this page. You can also visit us at 7 E Huron St, Chicago, or set up a video consultation if you're not nearby.
Let's create something bespoke
Tell us the idea. It might be a name, a color, a piece you already own, or a shape you can't stop thinking about. Visit us in River North or call, and we'll start there.
7 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
An idea becomes an heirloom.
