Three Precious Stones
The top 3 Vintage Jewelry Boutiques in Chicago.
By: Lily Machmouchi
Vin-tage adj.
1. Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.
2. Old or outmoded
There is no definite definition of what a particular item has to possess in order to be considered vintage. Vintage can mean many different things to many different people. For most, vintage means old. It means something that is classic or characterized by excellence. For Shanaya L. Capo, a Fashion Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant in Chicago, vintage is something that is recognized and highly precious to whomever deems it. Seeking out the best vintage jewelry shops in Chicago, Capo, who is also the founder of StyleMaven19, a wardrobe consulting, styling and personal shopping company, narrowed it down to just three boutiques as I dubbed them, "Three Precious Stones."
Vintage Underground
Located in the heart of Wicker Park, Vintage Underground, bombards (in a good way) shoppers with an enormous room filled with rows and rows of jewelry that speaks with sparkle. Descend down a flight of stairs into this “hidden gem” and choose from a vast variety of funky bracelets, pop-out earrings, ring filled cases, and antique necklaces that make you feel like royalty. Prices range from $8-$100+.
Location: 1834 W. North Ave
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
LuLu's at the Belle Kay
This elegant vintage boutique speaks one word, sophistication. Exquisite chandeliers dangle in the shop shining on the shop's beautiful and extraordinary treasures. Spanning from the 19th to the 21st century, LuLu’s at the Belle Kay, offers intricate cuffs made of precious metals, ornate brooches, and red carpet worthy earrings and necklaces. Located in Lincoln Park, this boutique offers jewelry that range in price from $80-$2,000+. To be part of the world of glamour, we sometimes must pay not so glamorous prices.
Location: 3862 N. Lincoln Avenue
Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm
Viva Vintage Clothing
Online retailer, Viva Vintage Clothing, made vintage shopping much more easier when they closed their doors in 2007 making their shop, online-only. Scroll through their site to find matching jewelry sets, modernized vintage bracelets, oversized and eye-catching earrings, simple, yet elegant necklaces, and unique pins and cuff-links. Items at Viva Vintage Clothing have been in several films, including Across the Universe and All the King's Men. For those shoppers who have to try on anything before buying, call and set up an appointment at the showroom located at 4222 N. Ravenswood. Prices range from $20-$500+.
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