This branch of the popular nationwide chain is located in the central shopping district of downtown Evanston. Featuring high-end apparel, bags, jewelry, and accessories, this shop has been providing the women of Evanston with high-style since 1999. Community conscious, the corporation behind Francesca's contributes to a good deal of organizations that benefit women's issues.
The Mexican Shop is a unique little shop. It's not just any boutique; here you will find handcrafted jewelry of all varieties and unusual clothes, bags, and sunglasses that you can't get anywhere else. The jewelry cases line the store and can be made of silver, gold, rock, leather, fabric, or even grass. Everything in the store is handpicked by the owners from different small designers around the world, so in every nook of the shop holds a different surprise. Little trinkets like toothpick holders and vintage-style mirror compacts make the perfect gifts!
A fair-trade retailer of artisan-crafted art and decor since 1997, Ten Thousand Villages imports unique handmade objects from all over the world. The company specializes in selling items created in developing nations.
Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry Design is located in Suite 102 of 1224 Chicago Avenue, which is just south of Dempster Street. The store opened in 1993 and is a custom design shop and jewelry studio. It also carries more than 2,000 handcrafted fine jewelry pieces and specializes in engagement and wedding rings, and bridal sets. Christopher Duquet offers appraisals, repairs and free consultations, with all work done in-house. The shop won the 1997 Jewelers Retail Design Competition, which is a national award for excellence in jewelry design.
Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop has been in business since 1970. It sells minerals, fossils, jewelry and Native American crafts. This is the perfect store for beautiful and unique gifts for all occasions. New items are in stock frequently, such as birthstones for the current month, so the store always has something fresh and interesting.
If it seems to you that the Marie Parie Boutique has somewhat of a French bent, you're right. Marie herself hails from the city of lights, and her shop is well stocked with the results of her shopping trips back to her native land. Indulging a love for handcrafted, whimsical knickknacks and clothing is Marie's passion, and since 1996 she's been doing exactly that in her Evanston shop.
Ayla's Originals is a bead shop in central downtown Evanston. It is known for its expansive selection. Regulars say that the prices are high, but the variety of beads the shop keeps on hand makes it worth it. In addition to selling beads, Ayla's can do custom work and offers the occasional class. Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, the experts here can get you going on a variety of projects, and they specialize at introducing those with only basic skills to the craft.
Accents Plus offers a wide selection of womens' clothing and accessories. Clothing selections range from the classic to the more edgy, and Accents Plus stocks clothing for women of all ages, and the high quality of the pieces ensure that they will last a long time and be perfect for fancy occasions for years to come. The staff is on hand to answer questions, help customers pick out itmes that suit their figures and personalities, and provide style advice. Accents Plus also stocks a wide selection of jewelry.
Cottage Jewelry is located on Dempster Street just a block east of Chicago Avenue. They have been serving area customers for over thirty years. The store carries well-known jewelry designers from around the world, including Jack Kelege, Steven Kretchmer and Coast Designs. Cottage Jewelry also offers custom design services, appraisal, and restoration and repair.
Virag Jewelers is a family-owned and operated business that has been in the Evanston area since 1936. For sales, repairs, engravings, or appraisals, this local jewlery store can do it all. Inside, you'll find a wide variety of vintage and new watches and clocks, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings for any occasion. Surprise that special someone with a beautiful diamond, or have a family heirloom restored, and bring the smiles from Virag to your loved ones.
The store does appraisals only on items they sell, such as engagement rings and wedding bands.
