Chicago Diamond Experts, Inc.

06/10/2008 Posted by Scott3333

I went to several other places before finding Wally. I liked what I saw at the other stores, but the prices were way out of my range. Wally listened to everything I was looking for, never pressured me into anything I wasn't interested in. He showed me several rings and diamonds that were in my exact price range and exactly what I was looking for. He was willing to meet with me at times convenient for my schedule, later in the day, on the weekends, etc. There was never any pressure to buy. He seemed not to care about making a big sale, but cared only about getting me something that my soon-to-be fiance would love. I picked up the ring today, and I couldn't be happier with it. The ring is absolutely gorgeous, and I am still amazed at the price I paid. I can't stress it enough - to anyone reading this: If you're buying jewelry, this place is worth the visit. You will NOT be disappointed.

Pros: Polite, no pressure sales. Great variety. Beautiful jewelry. Amazing prices.

Cons: None. Go visit Wally.

06/02/2008 Posted by zooropean

I found Wally right here on City Search, and based on the comments I made him my first stop as I shopped for a ring. I like the fact that Wally takes the time to educate you (you will still learn something even if you have done diamon research), doesn't act like a salesperson, and find the best deal for your budget. I ended up looking at a few other places on Jewelers' Row, but none made me feel as comfortable as Wally. I wound up with a beautiful ring at a good price. Needless to say when I made my proposal my now fiancée she loved the ring and I catch her staring at it all the time Thanks Wally!

12/27/2007 Posted by ukiddi

WALLY MY HUSBAND AND I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR TIME SPENT AND KNOWLEDGE NOT TO MENTION A GREAT PRICE ON OUR GORGEOUS PRINCESS DIAMOND. FOR ANYONE READING THESE REVIEWS DO NOT GO TO A RETAIL JEWELER. YOU WILL SAVE QUITE A BIT OF MONEY COMING TO CHICAGO DIAMOND EXPERTS AND SITTING DOWN TO TALK WITH WALLY. MY CUSTOM WEDDING BANDS ARE BETTER THAN I EVER EXPECTED. YOUR BENCH JEWELERS ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD AS ARE YOU. THANKS A MILLION!

12/03/2007 Posted by brad007

Wally is a great guy. He is friendly and welcomed me with a private viewing. I decided to buy, and my wife was pleased, she should be considering I dropped 2 months salary!

09/10/2007 Posted by toddle321

Wally had a great sales style, he calmly explained the 4C's and spent as much time with me as I needed. I visited a couple other places with strong sales pitches and I really appreciated the difference. I got a great deal on the diamond, very close if not better than the online shops. The diamond has incredible brilliance, I've never seen one with so much sparkle. To top it all off, I gave him my budget, and ended up getting the diamond for $2,500 less than I had budgeted! You really have to see the diamonds in person to pick the right one, go see Wally!

Pros: Great sales style, patient, great deals!!

Cons: None

07/18/2007 Posted by cmr111007

I went to Wally to fix and re-size my engagement ring, and to make a custom wedding band to match. He was very friendly and personable throughout the entire process. When I asked for small adjustments to the initial wedding band design, he was more than happy to make the changes. I am very happy with the end products, and I’m looking forward to wearing both rings together!

06/25/2007 Posted by jamespatrick101

My fiancé and I went to a number of places at the 5 South Wabash Jewelers Mall, but talking with Wally put us at ease. Probably had something to do with his candor, and the fact that he was never pushy, nor tried to up-sell us on a more expensive diamond. We gave him a price range, and he showed us an exhaustive number of diamonds right around what we asked. Answered all of our questions and was willing to accommodate us and our schedule (which was admittedly a little tight) without any problems. I would highly recommend a stop at Chicago Diamond Experts when you're looking. My Fiancé loves her ring. I know we'll be going back for our wedding bands.

Pros: very accommodating, friendly & candid, great value

04/09/2007 Posted by gwotring

As we all know, buying an engagement ring can be an intense process and requires a thorough understanding both of the industry as well as what you're looking for. I found that after learning the basics on-line and talking to a few other places, Wally was a good person to purchase my diamond from. He is very patient and will give you his honest opinion, not just what you want to hear. He also doesn't create a pressure environment and welcomed me back to look at a particular diamond several times. I must admit my fiancé is very happy with her ring and we've had several compliments from complete strangers. I recommend you stop by and see Wally, you won't be disappointed.

Pros: Pressure-free environment, trustworthy

03/30/2007 Posted by cfilpi

As a first time diamond buyer I started my search by trying to learn some of the basics. Then I looked for diamond sellers in Chicago - for me price, quality, and service were very important. Once I read the reviews about how wonderful the Chicago Diamond Experts were I decided to meet them in person. I decided that I would visit them and if they were as nice as the reviews seemed to indicate that they'd have my business. I was NOT disappointed at all. Walter put me at ease and made me feel comfortable discussing some of the different stone qualities and characteristics. After a about an hour we settled on a stone and setting. My fiance is thrilled with her diamond! I guessed wrong on the ring size so she and I both went back together to have it re-sized; and Walter was happy to see us and see that the ring was so well loved. We are both very happy with the ring and will always remember our experiences with the Chicago Diamond Experts. Thank you Walter!

Pros: Very personable and knowledgeable

03/21/2007 Posted by denajennell

My fiancé and I went to Wally to find the perfect engagement ring. He was very friendly, patient and informative - we went in knowing very little about diamonds!! Never felt like we were working with a "salesman" who wanted to sell us just 'a' diamond - he wanted to find the best diamond for our budget. The setting was created by Janusz Goralski and it turned out absolutely stunning - truly a one of a kind unique piece. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thanks.

Pros: Great service, friendly, flexible hours

Cons: none