Ellie Thompson & Co

10/30/2008 Posted by cschapker

My husband Michael and I arrived at Ellie's office with a chunk of platinum and a sketchbook full of ideas. We were getting engaged (and married) and wanted unique rings for both occasions. A friend had recommended Ellie to us and assured us she'd be wonderful to work with on this project. We had settled on a compass theme for the rings, but were all over the map with how to make them. Ellie listened patiently, looked at our sketches, immediately understood our overall vision, and proceeded to refine and clarify our designs in a way we all felt really good about! She added elements to our designs that hadn't occurred to us that made the rings even more interesting and unique. She had a beautiful array of diamonds to choose from and took time to explain the different cuts and quality levels. We left feeling so excited to see the designs made real! It's hard to convey the depth of our satisfaction with the finished results. My engagement ring, which contains the moving parts of a stylized compass, with a diamond spinning in the middle, is absolutely stunning. I have been complimented on it by countless people, from folks at the checkout counter, to friends at dinner -- pretty much every time I wear it anywhere. I have heard people say, over and over again, "That's so unique," "Where did you get that?", and "How beautiful." My husband's band is a lovely design that echoes the compass motif in a simpler way, as he uses his hands a lot and wanted a ring he could wear all the time. My wedding band is a simple platinum band that fits nicely under the engagement ring. Whenever we wear our rings, which are most days, we are reminded of our bond to each other, one that involved creativity and collaboration. Thanks to Ellie, this was a beautiful experience.

Pros: Incredible Customer Service and Professionalism, Gifted Designer

08/14/2008 Posted by dwgrimes

I like other men on this list did not have a great knowledge of jewelry; in fact I was completely ignorant. I wanted a custom engagement ring that incorporated a family stone and spoke to the character of my fiancée. Ellie knocked it out of the park!! I have received the best complements on the ring, and everyone I know wants to know where I had the ring made. I felt such a sense of personal care and thought about what we were trying to create. Ellie is looking out for you, and wants to build life long relationships, which is a touch one won’t find in any chain jeweler. I found Ellie on the internet and don’t plan to do anymore searching.

04/01/2008 Posted by robbsch

I could probably be labeled the typical male when it comes to choosing jewelry...the label...an idiot. Ellie was rec'd from a family member so I went to her 8 years ago to buy my engagement ring for my wife. I have not stopped going to her at least once a year for gifts for my wife and other family members. She really gave me the guided tour in ring selection. I found her to be incredibly forthright and honest in deciding between engagement rings which really made me feel at ease. Her selection of gift ideas, creativity and service is just unbelievable. I will only use Ellie for all of my jewelry design needs

03/31/2008 Posted by kersta

I found Ellie Thompson & Co in a round-about way when I was looking for someone to repair sterling pieces (mostly earrings) near and dear to my heart. She did a fantastic job, and when it came time for my fiance and me to design a ring for the diamond he gave me - our first stop was Ellie's. I knew the overall look I wanted; Ellie and my fiance took over from there - I must modestly say that I have the most beautiful engagement ring in the world. And wedding ring. And two subsequent pair of earrings! In addition, she's helped me retrofit more sterling. Ellie educates while she designs - I know the provenance of my stones. Ellie informs as she sells - I know what pieces look best on me. She is creative, delivers promptly, and a fantastic woman to work with. I highly recommend that you stop by and meet Ellie, see her work, and meet the person who should design/sell you your next treasure.

03/31/2008 Posted by kkretzer

I'm a novice when it comes to jewelry, and Ellie Thompson made me feel very comfortable and at ease with designing a replacement wedding band for my wife. Any other jeweler I've encountered in the past made me feel out of place, but that is not at all the case with Ellie. She made the whole process very fun, she is very conversational and had a wealth of original pieces to show me. I'm not usually taken in by jewelry - but I have to admit that her work is very beautiful, elegant, and eye-catching. I made my request for the ring late in the 2007 Christmas season, and Ellie was very accommodating with working me into her packed schedule -- she wasn't able to produce the ring before Christmas (understandable - it was very late in the season) but she made time to sit down with me immediately, and she sent me detailed CAD drawings which worked as a great "teaser" gift. My wife came in with me a couple of weeks later to finalize the design, which was a lot of fun for my wife. We got the final product pretty quickly, and it's amazing -- my wife couldn't stop looking at it for a couple of days after we got it. Ellie even repaired the engagement ring that had been banged up over the last few years, improved its structure, and now it and the new wedding band go perfectly together. We'll be admiring that ring for years, as well as coming back to Ellie for more.