Living and working in Chicago, Ellie Thompson?s design vocabulary is influenced by the modern architecture and complex urban fabric of her environment. The structural steel of the elevated train and the pure forms of Chicago?s early modern skyscrapers are translated into the platinum posts and clean planes of her City Rhythms and Time + Space jewelry collections.
In Short Jeweler Ellie Thompson, who is known for her contemporary, urban take on design, operates this Millennium Park store that sells rings, necklaces, bangles and earrings. Unique pieces range from diamonds scattered throughout wide gold bands showcasing rich gemstones in the center to bold, yet simple birthstones placed within flower-shaped pendants. Thompson also revamps...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 20, 2008)
My husband Michael and I arrived at Ellie's office with a chunk of platinum and a sketchbook full of ideas. We were getting engaged (and married) and wanted unique rings for both occasions. A friend had recommended Ellie to us and assured us she'd be wonderful to work with on this project.
We had settled on a compass theme for the rings, but were all over the map with how to make them. ...
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Posted by cschapker
on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 29, 2008)
I like other men on this list did not have a great knowledge of jewelry; in fact I was completely ignorant. I wanted a custom engagement ring that incorporated a family stone and spoke to the character of my fiancee. Ellie knocked it out of the park!! I have received the best complements on the ring, and everyone I know wants to know where I had the ring made. I felt such a sense of personal...
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Posted by dwgrimes
on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2008)
I could probably be labeled the typical male when it comes to choosing jewelry...the label...an idiot. Ellie was rec'd from a family member so I went to her 8 years ago to buy my engagement ring for my wife. I have not stopped going to her at least once a year for gifts for my wife and other family members. She really gave me the guided tour in ring selection. I found her to be incredibly...
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Posted by robbsch
on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 31, 2008)