As a child, Steve Dalzell loved collecting coins, studying each one with interest. He still loves coins, connecting with clients and acquiring coin collections, but he also surrounds himself with gold and diamonds too. Dalzell Jewelers has outfitted clients with designer and custom pieces of jewelry since 1998. In the early days Dalzell worked with single clients from his small office. With the growing business, he opened the Crystal Lake Shop to the public. 2002 the shop moved to its current location in downtown Crystal Lake at Williams and Brink streets featuring a showroom and onsite design studio. Care and craftsmanship are part of the family tradition for Dalzell. His grandfather had been a watchmaker. He chose to forge his own path in fine jewelry. After graduating with a degree from St. Bonaventure University he continued his studies earning a graduate gemologist degree and a graduate degree in jewelry manufacturing arts. from the Gemological Institute of America. Dalzell Jewelers has built a reputation on its top-rate customer service. Whether the client is shopping for a designer piece, seeking a one-of- Dalzell Jewelers A Behind the Best 2025 Best of the Fox Winners Dalzell Jewelers a-kind item or searching for vintage items, there is jewelry to fit every budget. Dalzell carries some of the newest jewelry designers, including Mark Patterson, Lika Behar, Oscar Heyman and Sopraffino. These designers offer classic looks and fashion forward pieces. The jewelry designers at Dalzell can provide custom pieces, taking a client's vision from a sketch of paper to a 3-D model, said Rebecca Dohe, a senior sales member at Dalzell Jewelers. "We really dig in, to find out what is important to the customer to find out what to include and not include in their designs. It really gives the client an opportunity to create the piece they had in mind," Dohe said. The skilled design team works with heirloom pieces, whether it's adjusting the size, re-stringing pearls or taking a sentimental item and refashioning it into something a client can wear. Finding a new way to wear a special piece of inherited jewelry can be a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one. The staff's expertise with vintage items extends to its collection of estate jewelry pieces, offering customers an inventory of previously enjoyed items such as vintage engagement rings, brooches and earrings. The inventory includes items with precious stones as well as everyday wear. With certified gemologists on staff, every piece is fully evaluated and appraised, providing the client with confidence of every item's quality, value and condition. One of the most popular items in its pre-owned inventory includes Rolex watches. Dalzell said clients find joy in purchasing these items as gifts or as a present for themselves. Dalzell Jewelers is helping to shape the next generation of jewelry craftsmen, providing apprenticeships for goldsmiths with in-house design studios. Crystal Lake is more than home for Dalzell Jewelers. Through the years the business has been an ardent supporter of the community, from neighborhood events in downtown Crystal Lake to annual festivals. Dalzell Jewelers 41 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-3600 As a child , Steve Dalzell loved collecting coins , studying each one with interest . He still loves coins , connecting with clients and acquiring coin collections , but he also surrounds himself with gold and diamonds too . Dalzell Jewelers has outfitted clients with designer and custom pieces of jewelry since 1998. In the early days Dalzell worked with single clients from his small office . With the growing business , he opened the Crystal Lake Shop to the public . 2002 the shop moved to its current location in downtown Crystal Lake at Williams and Brink streets featuring a showroom and onsite design studio . Care and craftsmanship are part of the family tradition for Dalzell . His grandfather had been a watchmaker . He chose to forge his own path in fine jewelry . After graduating with a degree from St. Bonaventure University he continued his studies earning a graduate gemologist degree and a graduate degree in jewelry manufacturing arts . from the Gemological Institute of America . Dalzell Jewelers has built a reputation on its top - rate customer service . Whether the client is shopping for a designer piece , seeking a one - of- Dalzell Jewelers A Behind the Best 2025 Best of the Fox Winners Dalzell Jewelers a - kind item or searching for vintage items , there is jewelry to fit every budget . Dalzell carries some of the newest jewelry designers , including Mark Patterson , Lika Behar , Oscar Heyman and Sopraffino . These designers offer classic looks and fashion forward pieces . The jewelry designers at Dalzell can provide custom pieces , taking a client's vision from a sketch of paper to a 3 - D model , said Rebecca Dohe , a senior sales member at Dalzell Jewelers . " We really dig in , to find out what is important to the customer to find out what to include and not include in their designs . It really gives the client an opportunity to create the piece they had in mind , " Dohe said . The skilled design team works with heirloom pieces , whether it's adjusting the size , re - stringing pearls or taking a sentimental item and refashioning it into something a client can wear . Finding a new way to wear a special piece of inherited jewelry can be a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one . The staff's expertise with vintage items extends to its collection of estate jewelry pieces , offering customers an inventory of previously enjoyed items such as vintage engagement rings , brooches and earrings . The inventory includes items with precious stones as well as everyday wear . With certified gemologists on staff , every piece is fully evaluated and appraised , providing the client with confidence of every item's quality , value and condition . One of the most popular items in its pre - owned inventory includes Rolex watches . Dalzell said clients find joy in purchasing these items as gifts or as a present for themselves . Dalzell Jewelers is helping to shape the next generation of jewelry craftsmen , providing apprenticeships for goldsmiths with in - house design studios . Crystal Lake is more than home for Dalzell Jewelers . Through the years the business has been an ardent supporter of the community , from neighborhood events in downtown Crystal Lake to annual festivals . Dalzell Jewelers 41 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake , IL 60014 815-455-3600