Working with Bryan was my second best choice in my engagement decisions.  First was my choice in a fiancé.  The next one was working with Bryan Kilfoy Designs.  There's two reasons that Bryan Kilfoy Designs will blow you away! First, custom engagement rings are the #1 way to go!! Being apart of the entire design process makes the whole process so much more amazing!  This was THE MOST important purchase I've ever made, and also the most expensive.  Seeing the entire project from start to finish made the ring that much more special.  I was able to select every diamond, each accent piece, overall design, etc.  we've talked about it so many times when anyone asks about the ring.  And it will be part of our story FOREVER! The second reason is Bryan himself. He has been involved in jewelry making for over 40 years and it shows!  He made the process easy, personal, and much more rewarding than going to a a big store with pre made pieces. I was able to have multiple consultations in person while selecting the right diamond. We talked multiple times on the phone.  I felt like Bryan was instantly a life long friend with my best interests at heart.  He made the entire process easy to navigate. I felt informed and educated the entire way through.  He was able to show me the digital mockup of my ring before the wax mold, the mold before the metal casting, then the unfinished version, and lastly the finished piece. We met to finalize the project at the appraiser and went over the final piece in detail.  I was able to inspect the work and have the ring appraised before the final payment. The best thing is that because of Bryan's ability to work with some of the best GIA certified diamond wholesalers here in chicago and his low overhead because he works on referrals only.  The ring ended up appraising for 30% more than my cost! Needless to say The proposal went amazing! My fiancé loves the ring, and I've referred Bryan to a ton of friends already who have had the same amazing experience creating custom engagement rings. read more

Bryan has made several pieces for me, starting with duplicating a diamond earring. Not possible to tell which is the original. I also had him make earrings that were a gift to my daughter & these were of his design. But the most recent piece is a ring he designed & made that combines 3 rings I had - my original gold wedding band that no longer fit, my diamond eternity band that was no longer repairable & my mother's 5 diamond anniversary band. Bryan understood the sentimental value to me . I live in CO so we did this all long distance. We txted pictures & sketches & after sending the rings to him he had a design. I now have a gorgeous 23 diamond, white & yellow gold anniversary ring. I was amazed how timely this was all completed. His work is 2nd to none. He is incredibly easy to work with & he kept me involved in every step of the process from design to completion. HIGHLY RECOMMEND I recommend Bryan to do repair work but also & especially to do original design work. read more

I'll start with this. BRYAN IS THE MAN AND DOES FANTASTIC WORK! Ok. Now that that is out of the way. Bryan came very highly recommended by a close friend so I didn't hesitate to call him. Incredible experience. Answered all my questions in a timely manner and truly brought me into the process. I am not a local and Bryan made sure to call and update me every step of the way. From stone selection all the way until I was holding the ring in my hand. He was making sure I was in the loop. What I appreciated most was that he offered suggestions to my design to make it even better and the end result is amazing. His expertise and knowledge is obvious and appreciated. He had my ring appraised for me at my request and then charged me significantly less than the appraisal. I will definitely be a customer of his for life and would suggest anyone join his long list of satisfied customers as well. You won't be disappointed. read more

I don't know where to begin! I've been working with Bryan for almost 12 years now! He designed my engagement ring that my husband helped design with him, our wedding bands and all those beautiful everyday pieces. Despite the fact that we live thousands of miles away from each other.. I can definitely say that not only have I gained a jeweler that I can trust but a life long friend that I can chat with! He is such a pleasure to work with. He listens to what you want and adds in his own ideas based on what he knows about you. If you you're looking to create a unique, timeless quality piece give Bryan Kilfoy a try! You'll never go anywhere else. read more

I went to Bryan after he was recommended to me as the guy that could create a custom engagement ring for me, tailored exactly to my specifications. I came to Bryan with a sketched out design, some photos of similar rings, and a some ideas. He sat down with me and helped me pull it all together. He kept me posted on progress and even took photos of the entire ring making process. The finished product was perfection and my wife absolutely loved it. It is a one of a kind ring, exactly as I had described it and Bryan made it all happen. I have recommended Bryan to my brother and some of my closest friends. read more

Bryan made the whole engagement ring/wedding band process so smooth and enjoyable. 17 years later I am still getting compliments on my engagement ring (and all of his work). Since our initial purchase I have gotten a matching anniversary band, earrings and a bracelet. In addition to our happiness with our jewelry we have recommended Bryan to friends and family and will continue to do so as long as he is in business. The process is collaborative and Bryan wants his clients to be more than thrilled with their purchase. read more

It was such a pleasure working with Bryan designing my fiancé's engagement ring! Bryan was incredibly professional, personal, and helpful throughout the entire process. He was able to take an idea and make it into a beautiful ring that will forever be apart our our lives. He was more than willing to work with me over the phone and was always in constant contact. I cannot express enough how helpful he was through this entire process! We are both very happy! read more

My husband and I have been working with Bryan for years. It started as early as my wedding band and it has continued with several beautiful rings over the years. Recently, he helped my husband pick out a gorgeous oval diamond ring for my fortieth birthday. It was amazing and he delivered so fast! He is reliable and trustworthy and never disappoints with both his service and his jeweler. Truly a great guy to know and work with! read more

Bryan was groovy to work with! He was extremely knowledge and very helpful. I was very inexperienced with jewelry and Bryan walked me through the process of disigning my fiance engagement ring. He also designed our wedding bands (which mine has a special hidden design) I also had Bryan make matching earrings for a Xmas gift. Strongly recommend him and I will continue to do business with him in the future! read more

Bryan not only worked with my fiancé to create an engagement ring beyond our wildest dreams, but he made our wedding bands too. Years later he is still available for any questions on jewelry care and picks up and drops off rings for any adjustments or cleaning! The service can't be beat and the designs are truly one of a kind. Bryan is our go-to, and we couldn't be more pleased we were introduced to him. read more

Bryan is a pleasure to work with and has always done an amazing job on jewelry for us. He always makes it as easy as possible on his customers making sure to meet them when and where it is convenient. He takes his work very seriously and the final product is always magnificent with him slaying over small details to ensure everything is perfect. Highly recommend Bryan to all of my family and friends. read more

Bryan is a very talented jeweler who has done some work for my family. He was helpful and patient and went on a search to find appropriate stones. It is really great to be able to bounce ideas off of Bryan, and he wasn't at all pushy when it came to picking a style. We are really happy with his work on new jewelry as well as his repair of a wedding ring that was worn thin through many years. read more

Bryan was really pleasant to work with! He's very knowledgeable about diamonds and jewelry, and the job that he did on my ring was fantastic!! I'm obsessed with my ring! I'm glad my fiancé chose Bryan over a big retail jewelry store because he was able to fully customize the ring to my liking!! It looks very original and unlike any other ring you'd find in a store. Thank you, Bryan! :) read more

Bryan is the best! When I started my search I knew absolutely nothing about stones or sets. He taught me what I needed to know to make a great decision. Bryan hand crafted my wife's engagement ring as well as our wedding bands. He is not only an expert when it comes to fine jewelry but also great to work with in terms of customer service. If you need a GREAT jewelry guy, he is the one. read more

Bryan was awesome in designing both my wife's engagement ring and wedding band. They came out perfectly and we get so many compliments. Bryan is extremely flexible and can make time for you whenever. He is also so happy to help walk through ideas and new styles/etc. Working with him was so easy and I was so happy. Everyone seems to have a "ring guy", these days, but Bryan is the best. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Bryan on a diamond cross necklace for both my mom and I. Bryan was fair, patient, honest, understanding and very helpful throughout the process and delivered an exceptionally beautiful product! We couldn't be happier with our new jewelry and would highly recommend him if you are looking for a jeweler! Thanks for everything Bryan! read more

Bryan is both an amazing artist and a consummate artisan. His work is perfection, down to the smallest detail. You just give him an idea of what you're looking for, and he conjures it up - usually for about half what you expected to spend! Working with him is always a joy. You feel like you've known him your whole life, and he's become a part of your family. read more

Bryan was such a pleasure to work with. When looking for my fiancée's engagement ring, I had done some of my own diamond research, but Bryan was so much more informative and educated me (not sold me) on the perfect diamond. He was also able to turn her dream ring into a reality. I'm overall beyond pleased with his work and craftsmanship. read more

Bryan is a great guy and extremely talented in creating one of a kind pieces. He made my now fiancé a beautiful custom ring with a sapphire I purchased and the end result was exactly what she wanted and more. Brian is quick, responsive and very competitively priced for the quality of his work! read more