design your own jewelry
what Madonna music video was banned by MTV for being too racy?
a.) erotica
b.) like a virgin
c.) justify my love
d.) vogue
I was feeling the 80’s this morning. jammed out to Madonna to get the creative juices flowing! Madonna has always embraced accessories . . . layering necklaces and not afraid to mix and match metals and materials!
get started early this holiday season . . . the matilda earring makes a great gift for all women. perfect stocking stuffer!
when was the first thanksgiving celebration?
who was the first celebrity guest on Sesame Street?
a. stevie wonder
b. james taylor
c. robin williams
d. james earl jones
take advantage of this crazy deal . . . gift cards for less than face value!!!
gift card NOW
$50 $40
$75 $60
$150 $125
$300 $250
$500 $400
*purchase online, egjewelry.com, or in-store*
butterball says the best place to put the meat thermometer in the turkey is:
a) breast
b) thigh
c) top of leg
d) at an angle so it hits both meat & stuffing
play our daily trivia every day . . . that way you’ll have more chances to win!
what was lincoln park (located in chicago, il) before it became a park?
a.) cemetery
b.) parking lot
c.) landfill
d.) housing development
answer correctly and be entered in our monthly giveaway! send your name, email address, and answer to info@egjewelry.com. we’ll post the winner at the end of the month! good luck!
congrats to tyler for winning the ruby cocktail ring! everyone at erin gallagher is happy to know that the ruby ring has a good home. also, a congrats to the 5 lucky ladies who won a jewelry party. we can’t wait to have you all back in the store!
join us to celebrate our new location at 2034 n halsted! doors open at 7pm. RSVP (rsvp@egjewelry.com) before Friday, Oct 16 to be entered in our Ruby Cocktail Ring raffle twice!!!
look forward to seeing everyone on the 22nd!
Step into a world of gems and precious stones. The space is divided into two distict areas: a gallery in front which features pieces crafted from 18K gold and the finest gems and a studio in back where clients can hand select from a wide array of stones and chains to customize their styles.
The gallery offers the prét a porter, couture collection created with eighteen-karat white and yellow gold adorned with flawless diamonds, brilliant red rubies and stunning sapphires. Unique stones: Crysiphase, Labridorite and Rhutilated Quatrz, hand picked from our travels around the world to exotic destinations such as India, West Africa, Chile, and Argentina sit amongst the finest.
The studio, set behind the gallery, offers a bright and spacious quarter for our custom collection. This chic workshop allows clientele to select from a wide range of stones and chains to design custom pieces.
judy
the time has finally arrived . . . there is an erin gallagher jewelry blog! i’ve been told many times that i need to start a blog. i’m excited for everyone to know about eg happenings; from events at the store and new stones to anything random happening in the life of the eg team.
my absolute favorite part of the eringallagher.com website is the design your own section. you’re able to pick from a variety of stones and chains and it changes in real time! how cool is that?!? it’s an idea i’ve head for a long time, but was always pushed to the side. last spring the eg team took on the challenge to make it happen. it was a huge project, but we loved the hard work.
our new spring line is here! the eg team has found a new passion for pearls. check it out!
carly pearl earring
cora
ryanne
jenna
we have the privilege of being able to give charity groups a silent auction item for their events. recently we donated a jewelry designing party. below is winner, claire, with her friends and family. they all got together on a friday evening for drinks, appetizers, and gems!
auction winner party
in honor of st. patty’s day, here are some of the eg team’s favorite green jewelry or design your own green jewelry on our website.
michele necklace in green amethyst
breah earring in peridot
use green as an accent
green amethyst bib necklace
days are longer, the sun it out . . . that means bridal season has begun in the windy city! we’ve already had the privilege to work with some fabulous brides. they are all so excited to be getting married. the eg team and i were talking about a few of our past brides. here is one of our favorites . . .
eg bride: kristen
all of kristen's bridesmaid's jewelry
kristen with her best girls
photography by SilverBox Photography
pearls are back. wear pearls to work, give to bridesmaids, or add a little something to a black dress. we’ve put together simple strands to pairing stones with pearls. it’s all about pearls this season.
you lucky, lucky ladies who were born in april! i am so jealous of you. who wouldn’t want the diamond as a birthstone? it’s such a beautiful stone and goes well with any outfit for any occasion! for you lucky ladies, check out these dazzling pieces of jewelry that shimmer with diamonds…
avery
lillian
vivian
eleanor
these are a few of our favorite pieces here at erin gallagher. hope you like them as much as we do. check out our website to browse jewelry and see the customizable options at egjewelry.com
i decided that it is long past due for you to meet the wonderful team that makes erin gallagher jewelry possible. we have two full time employees, four part time employees, and an intern. just to give you a taste of our spunky personalities, i thought it would be fun to post our kindergarten pictures. enjoy! our girls had a chuckle looking at this page and i hope you do too.
if you think we were cute then, you should see what we look like now 
visit our website at egjewelry.com
mother’s day is coming up quickly so take time to celebrate your mothers. don’t forget to give them a special mothers day gift from erin gallagher jewelry. in honor of this great day, eg jewelry is having a sale
don’t waste any time . . . take advantage of this sale. after all, mother’s day only comes around once a year.
visit www.egjewelry.com
regularly: $135 NOW: $95
regularly: $165 NOW: $100
regularly: $100 NOW: $65
regularly: $320 NOW: $200
this is an eg tribute to all those ‘brides to be’ out there. we love helping brides customize jewelry to perfectly match their bridesmaid dresses or their own wedding gown. we invite brides to be creative, be inspired, be indulged. we thought we’d share a few of our bridal memories. here are a few examples…
donna designed the meg and isabelle with opalite.
isabelle: $40 - $70
meg: $17.50 - $87.50
i’ll be showing off more eg brides in the days to come. it always helps to check out what other brides created.
it’s finally feeling like spring in chicago. mid 70’s today and 80’s tomorrow . . . we’ve been waiting long winter months for sunshine and warmth.
my favorite style and go-to outfit for spring/summer is a long necklace paired with a tank top while wearing jeans and a cute sandle or heel. the eg team has designed some great long necklaces. my favorite is the lana (5 strands of chain with small clusters of stones throughout the necklace).
lana necklace
more of my favorites:
jordan necklace
jamie
i’ve been loving gold this season, but all these styles can be changed. it’s time to enjoy this great weather!
cheers!
erin
the eg bride we’re loving this week is laura from evanston, il. laura came to our store about a year ago looking to design bridesmaid jewelry. laura designed a different pair of earrings for each girl to compliment their stlye and personality (design your own). every earring was made in silver with opalite but each girl had a different style earring.
leah sent us a cute note with her wedding pictures . . .
it has been one year since my wedding and as i think back – as i have almost every day – one of the fondest memories i have is how beautiful the bridesmaids looked with the jewelry you helped me create. i still hear from each of them how much they love it and still wear it. when i look at the pictures, it absolutely stand out and makes the whole wedding even more beautiful. i can’t thank you all enough for the creativity and support – you truly helped to make my perfect day even more special. my only regret is that i didn’t buy something for myself! thank you from the bottom of my heart.
sincerly,
leah
ps. the bracelet i gave my mom . . . she still gets tears in her eyes when she puts it on!
thanks leah!
about two months ago we got to be part of a gerber + scarpelli photoshoot. we provided jewelry, colorful flowers from hello darling, and bridal dresses from michelle rahn. the shoot was located in an awesome warehouse in the west loop, but . . . there was no heat! it’s still a bit cold in march in chicago. at that time we were all still wearing winter coats. props to the models for wearing strapless dresses in the cold. i was happy to be in my super thick sweater, gloves, and jacket.
check out behind the scenes photos . . .
it was a good thing we had a small heater at the shoot. the poor models could use any bit of heat they could get.
more details on the photo shoot to come . . .
cheers!
erin
enjoy more behind the scenes images from the photo shoot. while the models were being photographed, i was setting up product shots of our jewelry. product shots can be very tedious and time consuming to make sure chain and stones lay just right.
i’m the blond above staring intensely at necklaces. ann, the erin gallagher manager, told me i had to post the above picture of me working hard on product shots. i’m looking very focused.
more to come soon! cheers,
erin
even though it was a long day, we had a blast! everyone was great to work with. we’re excited to be working with great images to buff up our website. these are my favorite shots from the day . . .
this last image always makes me laugh. i’m thinking it would be perfect on our faq page or “i need help” page on the website. hope you enjoyed the little glimpse at the photo shoot. look out for more images on the website!
erin
we’re offering 25% off everything! june 11 – 22
work with the erin gallagher design team to create the perfect jewelry for the dress. appointments are optional, but recommended.
we can’t wait to see everyone! remember . . . just because you’re not a bride doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the sale. the sale is open to anyone and everyone!
312.492.7548 : www.eringallagher.com : 1017 w lake st chicago, il
a few erin gallagher jewelry peices were featured in the spring 09 issue of chicago collection. the mary ring in emerald and 14k yellow gold and the diana necklace in citrine and 18k yellow gold.
jenn schefft, of The Bachelorette fame, recently tied the knot in chicago, and she picked us to design custom pearl bracelets for herself and her bridesmaids! jenn was super easy to work with and so happy to be getting married. she chose the becca bracelet for herself and the kristen bracelet for her bridesmaids. jenn and i agreed that a bracelet would compliment her dress perfectly. as with every bride that we work with, we wanted to make sure she felt absolutely stunning on her day!
jenn’s wedding was featured in US Weekly! jenn looked gorgeous! images to come from the article. below is an image of jenn trying on her bracelet in the studio.
the erin gallagher team was excited to see jenn schefft’s wedding in Us Weekly and that we were mentioned! it was a very excited for all us at erin gallagher . . . it still is exciting! check jenn in the june 1 issue of Us Weekly. below are a few images from the article. jenn looks beautiful.
Only three days left of our semi-annual bridal sale! Don’t leave yourself with this face wishing you would have designed your own jewelry! The sale is available to everyone, not just brides! Take advantage of the great discount to create something for yourself or others!
Cheers!
Erin
it’s officially the first week of summer! with all the great outfits this summer, the perfect jewelry to match is a must!! matching the perfect jewelry with an outfit can be kind of tricky. i know i’m always looking to other for advice. we’ve tried to make it a little easier with a “shop by neckline” tool. no matter what type of cute dress or shirt you decide to wear this summer, we can help you find the jewelry to style it up your look!
due to popular demand, we have decided to extend our semi-annual bridal sale by an extra week! you now have until June 28th to save 25% on absolutely everything in store and online. the sale is for everyone not just for blushing brides to be, so take advantage of the sale now because it only comes twice a year! if you need some advice from a stylist give us a call at the studio or stop by!
we’ve been having a blast in the studio working with brides to help them customize jewelry for both themselves and their bridesmaids. we love wedding season! we love to work with everyone who stops in the store in customizing the perfect piece for them. it’s amazing to see the variations and color combination’s everyone has been coming up with. make an appointment with us so we can do the same for you!
cheers!
erin
our stand-out bride this week is krista of chicago, il. she designed the julie earring with smokey quartz in gold-fill. it went perfectly with the stylish fushia bridesmaid dresses to warm the chicago spring weather.
design your own jewelry
Need a night with just you and the girls? Well, come spend it wth us! We’re all about hosting parties and helping you and the women in your life sit back, relax, and enjoy some jewelry. Parties are great because you get a chance to spend time with those who you may not see so often, and you get to design something special for yourself! After all, you can never have enough jewelry! Parties offer a great chance to wind down a stressful week, start off a great weekend, or just take a breather anytime during the week. Feel free to bring food and snacks to munch on while you design! Our stylists will be there to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. We’ll make sure you and your ladies have a fab evening!
Give us a call at the studio, we would love to help you plan your night with the girls! Also, check out Parties for some more information. See you soon, ladies!
Cheers!
Erin
it’s design week here at erin gallagher. well it’s going longer than expected. the design team and myself are having a blast creating new pieces. there are chains, large pearls, fun vintage clasps, crystals, and leather covering our work tables. visit us and get a sneak peek at our new designs. tell us what you think! we always appreciate feedback.
i’ve never seen such a fun wedding entrance. i couldn’t stop laughing, then i wanted to dance. i love that this bride wanted something fun, unique, and memorable. everyone in the wedding party got into the brides idea and went for it. i can only image that if the ceremony started this way, the reception could only be better! wish i had been invited to the wedding!
july has been a big month for us . . . it was the debut of pearls! we added swarovski pearls (blank, mocha, ivory, rose, and white) to our design your own jewelry customizer. to celebrate the new addition, we’ve made all pearl jewelry 20% off till July 31.
i’m sad to report that our beloved dog josey passed away. now that we look back, josey was a pretty sick dog. we miss her terribly. the store is a little more quiet without her greeting every customer with feet kisses.
it’s good to talk about her and all her funny little quirks. the girls and i always knew when josey was done with being in the store . . . she would grab a piece of trash, then run around the jewelry cases. i tried to get josey fit and took her for runs. josey thought she was so sneaky acting that she needed to pee so she could have a short break from running.
dave and i will be ready for a new dog soon. when we’re ready, we’ll return to arf house, a non-kill animal shelter, to find our next furry friend.
the eg team lucked out. we were giving free tickets to see a sneak viewing of the new meryl streep movie, julie & julia. last night we made our way out of the west loop (a rare occassion) to the craziness of michigan ave. every person was searched before entering the theater. they were serious about movie piracy. even during the movie, men walked the aisles with night vision goggles. intense!
it was a cute movie. i now feel as though i need to start cooking. dave would think i’m a domestic goddess.
the movie made me think of a great 1970’s snl skit . . . julia child (dan aykroyd) cooking duck! you’ll need a knife… a very, very, very sharp knife.
who doesn’t love a sale? i know i’m always looking for a good deal.
erin gallagher will be leaving the west loop and moving north to our new home in lincoln park at the end of september. the eg team is sad to be leaving, but excited for our new adventure on halsted. we’re moving to 2034 n halsted, 60614 (between armitage and dickens). to kick off moving, the eg team is having a moving sale! help us get rid of inventory and make our move a little bit smoother!
sorry all i’ve been absent for awhile. the eg team has been super busy getting ready for our big move from the west loop to lincoln park. i will try much better in keeping everyone posted. i will post images soon of the new space!
we’ll be packing all our belongings and moving to our new home friday! everyone couldn’t be more excited. come visit us this weekend. the store might not be in perfect form, but the eg team and myself will be there, excited for all our visitors.
lots more to come. cheers!
erin
that’s right you can now find us at 2034 n halsted in lincoln park. last friday we had a long, exhausting day, but everyone was full of energy for the big move. the antique cases were moved without a scratch. all my sons moving company was a huge help. the eg team will always give them a good review!
we absolutely love our new store. the back end of the space has a huge skylight and large side doors, perfect for parties! it will be gorgeous in the fall. everyone has a place for their work and no longer stepping over each other. i just can’t get over how much we love the space!
not only is it a great space, but the neighborhood has been very inviting. people walking by have stopped in to welcome us to the hood. i’m excited to be more familiar with the neighborhood and settled in the new digs!
cheers,
erin
i’ve been extremely bad about blogging. lots has happened and i haven’t shared. get ready for new stories!
in the beginning of august the eg team got out of the west loop for one day for some team bonding. we’re not a typical store or team so we decided that we needed to do something that wasn’t a typically outing . . . skydiving!!! crazy! that’s right we took a short trip to wisconsin, just outside of milwaukee, to skydive midwest.
after filling out paper work (signing over our life) we headed to the “classroom”. an instructor explained everything about equipment, what would happen, and what to and not to do. the best part was watching christi’s facial expressions. she’s looking a little uneasy
more images and video to come! yes . . . we have video!!!
a few weeks ago i was interviewed about the erin gallagher business. below is the youtube video. i make some weird faces. if i do more interviews i’m going to need a coach on how to not make crazy faces during interviews!
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