For fantastic jewellery, look no further than one of the best shopping destinations in America- Chicago, whose premier fashion and retail scene includes everything from department stores to designer boutiques. It is one of the world’s most important cities for international and domestic trade and commerce. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is the second busiest in the world, welcoming visitors from across the globe to the largest city in the State of Illinois, with its colourful history of culture and the arts, including a musical named for it!

Find an amazing range of engagement rings in Chicago, city of presidential romance- Chicago’s art institute is said to be the spot chosen by the Obamas for their first date! Glamorous Michelle Obama refines her world famous chic style at Chicago’s numerous fashion design houses and boutiques.

State Street is where shopping in Chicago began with the city’s iconic first major store, Marshall Field's State Street Store- now Macy’s with its dedicated jewellery department. On State Street are also a number of independent boutiques including State Street Jewellers whose Gemologist staff offer some of the best advice available.

The search for engagement rings in Chicago would not be complete without a visit to Jewelers Row, two blocks dedicated to all things sparkly, situated on Wabash Street, just east State of Street.

Stretching from the Chicago River to Oak Street, Michigan Avenue- better known as the Magnificent Mile is a hotspot not to be missed by shoppers. Home to upscale stores including Saks Fifth Avenue and, for engagement rings in Chicago, Tiffany & Co.

For a more intimate diamond-hunting experience, head to East Oak Street, home to an array of diamond specialists including Harry Winston, Trabert and Hoeffer and Lester Lampert where you can commission a bespoke, one of a kind piece for that someone special.