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I hope you both had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am very happy to share that Katherine said YES and she absolutely loves the ring. Thank you for finding us the perfect stone in the most beautiful setting. We can't wait to get married.
Thanks again!
– Dave and Kate
They are absolutely incredible and make dreams come true!!!
— Alexa Mitsos
Love this store.
— Lori Acal
After a couple months of shopping around I was extremely confident in my decision to go with Ira and Cottage Jewelry. The ring consists of a round center stone with a unique halo that gives the ring an oval look to it on the finger. My fiancé was over the moon when she received it and we certainly plan to visit Cottage Jewelry in the future.
— Bryan Quinn
I have purchased many beautiful and timeless pieces from the store over the years. My fiancé and I recently purchased my engagement ring and our bands there. Ira, the store owner, made the process so easy and enjoyable.
I designed my rose gold and asher cut diamond engagment ring, and I was absolutely thrilled with how it turned out.
They also have many stunning engagment rings that are already set. Ira and his staff are always fair and patient.
— Jessie Berkenfield
When the ring wasn’t the perfect fit-they fixed it. When I waited until the last second to tell them I’m ready to ask my girlfriend to marry me- they rushed the ring to me so I would have it on time.
They have gone above and beyond to make us happy and I will definitely return to Cottage Jewelry again for whatever I need and will refer all of my friends/family there!
— Anonymous
I have been 100% pleased with the customer service I received from Cottage Jewelry, during and even after the process of buying rings from them. They are a local business in Evanston that values their customers and providing their customers with the best service possible.
I will absolutely be going back to Cottage Jewelry, as well as referring friends and family.
— Anonymous
–Rui Han
–Nina Rao
I am a wedding planner, and there is nothing like personalized service! Check them out!!
– Olivia Nicoletti
10/10 for quality, experience, and ease.
Thank you, Ira!
– Sarah Shaw
– Jaime Gull
– Jeanne Marie Walsh
If you have jewelry you don't wear any more, come in to see Ira and sell it and pick out a piece of jewelry from their great selection that you'll love to wear! You'll be glad you chose Cottage Jewelry and Ira.
Thank you! Ira and Cottage Jewelry you are awesome. I will definitely be back.
– Sylvia Abt
Awesome! Beautiful store, gorgeous quality and a most pleasant and professional team to guide me. What more could I ask for?
– Michael Lachowicz
This last weekend, I was on the receiving end of Ira's brilliance, as my junior high best friend, turned fiancé, got down on one knee in front of the junior high where we met and asked me to marry him.
Being less about the wedding and more about the bling, I had given my sister and best friend some idea of what I wanted, but Ira helped my fiancé blow me completely away.
I feel so loved and am SO proud to wear Ira's brilliance on my hand and I can't wait for it to be the staple of a life with my best friend. Thank you will never suffice, and I will never choose anyone else as a jeweler!
-Rebecca Mitsos
Upon first walking in the door, we were greeted with the best energy and the most welcoming staff we'd come across. Ira showed amazing patience with us as our design wants continued to change...I think most Jewelers would have kicked us out :-)
At the end of the process, we were blown away with the craftsmanship and quality of the new ring. We can't thank Ira and Staff enough for sticking with us and bringing together this new ring. It will definitely be a piece that is passed down through the generations. Thank you Ira and Cottage Jewelry!
– Jason Tarsney
Since then I have purchased several other pieces there and have been completely satisfied. Service and appraisal service has also been great. Highly recommend.
– Liz Hagen
Amazing service and selection! I'll be back again for sure.
– Srutih Asher Colbert
Extremely professional. We were very happy and highly recommend this place.
– Rachel Levitsky
Sara, Marie and Ira are all very friendly, knowledgeable and have the unique ability to listen to my needs and provide a wide range of jewelry choices whether it is a watch, engagement ring, or special present for family or friends. You simply are the best!
– Brennan Dicker
A great store!!!!
– Krishna Das
He helped us design my engagement ring and weddings bands. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
– Becky Price
are delighted!
A great business!
– A.L.
– Mohan Baba
Don't miss this place if you are in the area!!!
– Nicole Lackey
– Anne Stein
Couldn't do better!
– Gene Arbetter
I'll keep going back !!
– Tod Taylor
– Michael Gallager

I hope you both had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am very happy to share that Katherine said YES and she absolutely loves the ring. Thank you for finding us the perfect stone in the most beautiful setting. We can't wait to get married.
Thanks again!
Dave (and Kate)
They are absolutely incredible and make dreams come true!!!
— Alexa Mitsos
— Lori Acal
After a couple months of shopping around I was extremely confident in my decision to go with Ira and Cottage Jewelry. The ring consists of a round center stone with a unique halo that gives the ring an oval look to it on the finger. My fiancé was over the moon when she received it and we certainly plan to visit Cottage Jewelry in the future.
— Bryan Quinn
I have purchased many beautiful and timeless pieces from the store over the years. My fiancé and I recently purchased my engagement ring and our bands there. Ira, the store owner, made the process so easy and enjoyable.
I designed my rose gold and asher cut diamond engagment ring, and I was absolutely thrilled with how it turned out.
They also have many stunning engagment rings that are already set. Ira and his staff are always fair and patient.
— Jessie Berkenfield
When the ring wasn’t the perfect fit-they fixed it. When I waited until the last second to tell them I’m ready to ask my girlfriend to marry me- they rushed the ring to me so I would have it on time.
They have gone above and beyond to make us happy and I will definitely return to Cottage Jewelry again for whatever I need and will refer all of my friends/family there!
— Anonymous
I have been 100% pleased with the customer service I received from Cottage Jewelry, during and even after the process of buying rings from them.
They are a local business in Evanston that values their customers and providing their customers with the best service possible.
I will absolutely be going back to Cottage Jewelry, as well as referring friends and family.
— Anonymous
–Rui Han
–Nina Rao
I am a wedding planner, and there is nothing like personalized service! Check them out!!
– Olivia Nicoletti
– Sarah Shaw
– Jaime Gull
– Jeanne Marie Walsh
If you have jewelry you don't wear any more, come in to see Ira and sell it and pick out a piece of jewelry from their great selection that you'll love to wear! You'll be glad you chose Cottage Jewelry and Ira.
Thank you! Ira and Cottage Jewelry you are awesome. I will definitely be back.
– Sylvia Abt
Awesome! Beautiful store, gorgeous quality and a most pleasant and professional team to guide me. What more could I ask for?
– Michael Lachowicz
This last weekend, I was on the receiving end of Ira's brilliance, as my junior high best friend, turned fiancé, got down on one knee in front of the junior high where we met and asked me to marry him.
Being less about the wedding and more about the bling, I had given my sister and best friend some idea of what I wanted, but Ira helped my fiancé blow me completely away.
I feel so loved and am SO proud to wear Ira's brilliance on my hand and I can't wait for it to be the staple of a life with my best friend. Thank you will never suffice, and I will never choose anyone else as a jeweler!
-Rebecca Mitsos
Upon first walking in the door, we were greeted with the best energy and the most welcoming staff we'd come across. Ira showed amazing patience with us as our design wants continued to change...I think most Jewelers would have kicked us out :-)
At the end of the process, we were blown away with the craftsmanship and quality of the new ring. We can't thank Ira and Staff enough for sticking with us and bringing together this new ring. It will definitely be a piece that is passed down through the generations. Thank you Ira and Cottage Jewelry!
– Jason Tarsney
– Liz Hagen
– Srutih Asher Colbert
– Rachel Levitsky
– Brennan Dicker
– Krishna Das
– Becky Price
A great business!
– A.L.
– Mohan Baba
– Nicole Lackey
– Anne Stein
– Gene Arbetter
– Tod Taylor
– Michael Gallager
COTTAGE JEWELRY: YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD JEWELER
Cottage Jewelry has been serving its customers faithfully for over 40 years. With a marriage of beautifully distinctive, tasteful design and unparalleled service, we value long-term customer relationships above any individual sale.
Cottage Jewelry started in a tiny "cottage" in an alleyway. Over time, we built up the business, established strong relationships with incredible customers, and eventually expanded to a larger storefront just down the block from the original cottage. We'd like to think that to this day, we still don't venture far from our roots.
As your neighborhood jeweler, we believe everyone is family, and we're here to make you feel comfortable, beautiful and provide the most exquisite and unique collection of jewelry in Evanston. IL.
Stop by to say hi anytime. We are located at:
530 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
847-328-1420
What We Do
IF YOU'RE NOT WEARING IT ... SELL IT!
Sell your jewelry, vintage watches, loose gemstones, gold and sterling silver.

THE LIFE & TIMES OF COTTAGE JEWELRY
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