Bringing Next-Level Quality to Chicago

Whether you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring for that special someone or want to utilize our custom jewelry services, the specialists at VVS King are committed to delivering high-quality results every time. Our goal is to bring quality jewelry services to the Chicago, IL, area, and we offer an extensive selection of pendants, watches, rings, and more that are expertly crafted to reflect your unique style. 

For more information about our services and products, visit our home page, and call us at (312) 618-9362 or fill out our online inquiry form if you have any questions.

 

Where It All Began

When VVS King originally opened in 2013 in Chicago, we primarily dealt with luxury Swiss watches such as Rolex. Since then, we have expanded our selection, and it is our goal to become a leading jewelry manufacturer and designer while working to transform custom projects into works of art. We also offer financing through Synchrony financial services to help make any vision you have a reality within your budget.

 

High-End Materials & Craftsmanship

VVS King is run by a knowledgeable team of professional jewelers, designers, and goldsmiths that have your needs in mind. We offer products such as earrings, grills, pendants, watches, rings, cuban links, and chains, and each piece is expertly crafted with high-end materials to ensure you receive the best quality.

 

GIA Certified Diamonds

We at VVS King know that quality matters. Whether you want a custom engagement ring or something from our stock, we offer diamonds graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Founded in 1931, the GIA is a nonprofit institute that has worked for decades to establish gem grading systems, standards, and educational programs that have been adapted by the entire gem industry. 

When a diamond undergoes the GIA certification process, four key elements are analyzed to determine its value. GIA calls this process the International Diamond Grading System™ — or the “4Cs” — which is widely used today as a standard when grading diamonds. Not only does a GIA certification help determine the greatest value for a diamond, but it also protects the value of your investment. If you want to upgrade or sell your GIA certified diamond, its certification level will make the process easier. Below is a description of each grading element and how it contributes to a diamond’s value.

Clarity 

The clarity of a diamond refers to the absence or appearance of naturally occurring birthmarks, either internal or external. To determine a diamond’s clarity, GIA specialists view the stone under ten times magnification and take into account size, nature, position, color or relief, and quantity of visible clarity characteristics. Clarity grades include Flawless (F), Internally Flawless (IF), Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS), Very Slightly Included (VS), Slightly Included (SI), and Included (I).

Cut

A diamond’s beauty and brilliance relies heavily on its cut, which is the arrangement of facets that create an alluring face-up appearance. When grading a diamond’s cut, a GIA specialist will assess several components including brightness, fire (the dispersion of light into the colors of the spectrum), scintillation (the pattern the light and shadows make when the diamond is moved), weight ratio, durability, polish, and symmetry.

Carat Weight

Diamonds, as well as other gemstones, are weighed in metric carats, where one carat is equal to 0.2 grams. When considering a diamond’s value in weight, great precision is vital, so its weight is typically measured to the hundred thousandths of a carat. It’s important to note that even if two diamonds have the same weight, their value can differ depending on the other three elements of the grading system.

Color

Since diamonds are typically valued by how close they are to colorlessness, their value is determined by their placement on the GIA color scale. This scale ranges from D-Z — D being the most colorless and highest value, and Z having the most presence of yellow or brown coloring. When color grading, each specialist meticulously compares a diamond to other stones of known color in order to determine its placement on the scale.

 
 

Chicago’s Premier Custom Jewelry Store

When you need premium custom jewelry from a team of experts in Chicago, IL, we invite you to make VVS King your preferred jeweler. Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or a loved one, we offer high-quality products such as rings, pendants, watches, and more that are specially designed to capture the unique personality of the wearer. Contact us by phone at (312) 618-9362 or through our inquiry form to learn more about the custom designing process or have any of your questions answered.