M. Martin & Co., established in 1939, is one of the oldest established businesses in the Mallers Jewelers Center. We specialize in diamonds for the quality-conscious individual at wholesale prices. The business is owned by Stan Perkins, a Graduate Gemologist (GIA). Every diamond is personally selected by Stan. Since we are by appointment only, all of our customers receive one-on-one, private consultations in a comfortable office environment. This allows us to personalize your diamond buying experience and provide you with the best diamonds and the best service in Chicago.
Services
M. Martin & Co. designs diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, and custom jewelry. We offer a relaxing, open, and professional atmosphere to all our customers and design our jewelry for your tastes. I had thought about buying rings to propose but me being me, I let it drag for weeks (er months) and then I realized I only had a few weeks to buy them before we had to leave the county because I wanted to propose abroad.
M. Martin & Co. designs diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, and custom jewelry. We offer a relaxing, open, and professional atmosphere to all our customers and design our jewelry for your tastes. I am so happy with my engagement ring and our wedding bands! I had a particular design in mind when my husband and I began talking about getting engaged.
At M. Martin & Co. we specialize in Custom Jewelry Design. The process starts with you bringing us your ideas. The piece of jewelry is then designed in our shop by our skilled craftsmen using specialized computer software called CAD/CAM. A multi-view rendering is made available for you and once it is approved, a wax model of the piece is made.
Lab grown diamonds (also called lab-created diamonds) are made from the same material as natural diamonds - carbon. Lab grown diamonds have the same hardness and sparkle as a natural diamond; the only difference is that one is made in nature and one is made in a laboratory. Same chemical properties as mined diamonds but now sustainable.
Reviews (28)
Kelly Jamen
May 08, 2022
Eric Roverud
Apr 22, 2022
M. Martin & Co Jewelers - the BEST! They continue to provide amazing service, fantastic creativity and top quality products at great prices. Just bought a custom designed 15 yr anniversary 3-row band for my wife. She was blown away with the surprise! Stan was fantastic! Not surprised as I bought custom engagement ring, wife's custom wedding band, wedding gift diamond earrings and of course my wedding band 15+ yrs ago with same incredible service when Steve Martin was in the business (now retired - congrats) with Stan (now owner!). Can't recommend them enough!
Stephanie Samuel
Mar 27, 2022
The best place to stop for fine jewelry needs! We had diamonds to be reset into an engagement ring and a wedding band, and I'm not sure I would have trusted anyone but Stan. Our family has been turning to him for years, and we couldn't be happier with how this design turned out. It was exactly as expected, and as depicted in the computer design model he started with. His attention to detail is flawless, and I appreciate his quick response times and honest advice. Thank you, Stan! Highly recommend!
Dan Martin
Dec 07, 2021
Matthew Sirvinskis
Sep 20, 2021
The process of getting an engagement ring was very easy with Stan. I made an appointment on his website, he emailed me right away asking what I would like to see. When I got there, he had a selection of diamonds already laid out. He had something better than I originally asked for and within my budget. The ring was ready in 2 weeks and my fiance absolutely loves it. He does great work and is very professional and knowledgeable.
Cseiboldt
Jul 24, 2021
Stan from M. Martin was incredible in helping me find the perfect ring for my fiance. He was very informative, patient, and most importantly, fair. He made the entire process comfortable and reassuring, and went out of his way to help give me the best value possible. His knowledge is unparalleled and I cannot recommend him and M. Martin enough. The ring was beautiful and my fiance could not have been happier! I will be going back again whenever I want to buy more jewelry. He has my business for life.
Catherine Genta
Apr 09, 2021
My Fiance purchased the diamond and custom designed the ring with Stan at M. Martin. We could not be any happier with the ring and our experience working with M. Martin Jewelers! It is absolutely the ring of my dreams, and even surpasses what I had hoped for! I can't stop looking at it! We can't wait to return to select our wedding bands! Thank you Stan and M. Martin Jewelers! Definitely a best in class experience.
Libby J.
Mar 01, 2021
Family affair! This is so true when it comes to Stan and the M. Martin team! From helping us celebrate my sweet 16 with my first piece of diamond jewelry to the engagement ring my fiance popped the question with! You won't be disappointed and if you're lucky maybe his adorable pups Mia and Zoe will be in! Update: we picked up our wedding bands! Stunning as always!
Andrea N.
Feb 12, 2021
Mk Jaekel
Feb 02, 2021
Katie V.
Jan 14, 2021
I have been wearing my engagement ring and wedding band from M Martin & Co for 25 years ~ and still get compliments! The setting are great and I am still so happy to this day! Along the way also I added a pair of nice diamond earnings. Stan is wonderful to work with in person or long distance. You can be very confident in the quality and pricing of the jewelry M Martin & Co offers.
Megan D.
Oct 26, 2020
I am so happy with my engagement ring and our wedding bands! I had a particular design in mind when my husband and I began talking about getting engaged. The custom engagement ring turned out incredible and better than I could have imagined! I love that the tiny stones encircling the main stone are hidden from the top view and are only seen on the side profile.
Such a dainty look, yet I know the quality is there. We are so pleased with how beautiful and intricate my rings turned out. We also loved that we were able to engrave the inside of my husband's band after we got married. You can tell the rings were carefully and skillfully made. Both my husband and I ended up needing to resize a ring and they also made the process quick and seamless. It was so fun to work with Stan and he was very professional!
Such a dainty look, yet I know the quality is there. We are so pleased with how beautiful and intricate my rings turned out. We also loved that we were able to engrave the inside of my husband's band after we got married. You can tell the rings were carefully and skillfully made. Both my husband and I ended up needing to resize a ring and they also made the process quick and seamless. It was so fun to work with Stan and he was very professional!
Tony G.
Oct 25, 2020
Stan has been amazing to work with. We had him make both of our wedding rings as well as my wife's engagement ring. She wanted a blue sapphire and I did not know where to start. I was recommended to Stan by a friend. I setup an appointment with him and he educated me on the process and gave some great recommendations. We picked the stone and he helped me design the band around the stone.
Her engagement ring turned out absolutely perfect. We went back for our wedding bands and Stan delivered again. I feel that Stan gave us very good prices on our rings. I will be going back to Stan in the future for any jewelry needs. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Her engagement ring turned out absolutely perfect. We went back for our wedding bands and Stan delivered again. I feel that Stan gave us very good prices on our rings. I will be going back to Stan in the future for any jewelry needs. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Sarah J.
Oct 24, 2020
John S.
Aug 20, 2020
Joe E.
Jun 12, 2020
Mike G.
May 04, 2020
I found M. Martin through a referral from a friend who got their ring and wedding band from them and had an awesome experience. I came in knowing very little about rings/diamonds and didn't really know where to start. After meeting the owner Stan, I instantly knew I came to the right place. He walked me through everything I needed to know and made sure I knew exactly what I was buying.
I was moving in with my girlfriend (now fiance!) the following week, and asked Stan if he could get a speedy turnaround on the construction so I could pop the question before the first box dropped. He came through 110% and then some. I highly recommend shopping for your special moment here. I can't wait to recommend Stan to others getting ready to propose!
I was moving in with my girlfriend (now fiance!) the following week, and asked Stan if he could get a speedy turnaround on the construction so I could pop the question before the first box dropped. He came through 110% and then some. I highly recommend shopping for your special moment here. I can't wait to recommend Stan to others getting ready to propose!
Lauren W.
Mar 08, 2020
I chose to come to M. Martin for wedding bands because this is where my parents purchased their wedding rings almost 30 years ago! My grandmother had left me a diamond ring when she passed, and Stan helped me pick out a design that I could re-use the diamonds she left me in. It turned out perfectly! My fiance was able to pick out the perfect ring for himself too. The engraving in my fiance's wedding band turned out amazing. I could not recommend M. Martin more!
Andy S.
Mar 01, 2020
I was referred to Stan at M. Martin and had a great buying experience. I had little knowledge going into my appointment and Stan was very helpful in creating the engagement ring I was looking for and had it delivered in less than a week. Very easy to get appointments and communicate back and forth. Thanks Stan!
Michael P.
Nov 01, 2019
Stan Perkins helped me create a beautiful ring. I had rings from my mom and dad that I couldn't wear. We used the metal and diamonds to create something that I'll wear a lifetime. My ring was designed to fit the exact diamonds I wanted to keep. We researched ring designs and customized my ring to be uniquely mine. It's a beautiful ring with a lot of sentimental value. The turnaround time was great and Stan was fun and helpful. I will treasure this forever!
Michael F.
Aug 16, 2019
I met Stan when shopping for an engagement ring. My wife's mother and one of her sisters got their rings from M Martin & Co Jewelers as well as her grandma also getting jewelry there! Seeing their rings I was excited to meet Stan. I told Stan what I was looking for any my budget. He took everything I told him and showed me several great options for an engagement ring. Stan was knowledgeable and answered all my questions the several times I came back in trying to make my final decision and Stan was patient with however many times I wanted to talk.
The final result of the engagement ring was even better than expectations and my wife continues to get compliments on it. I was impressed with Stan's knowledge and quality work that I have been back several times for other pieces of jewelry for my wife. I can't recommend Stan enough!
The final result of the engagement ring was even better than expectations and my wife continues to get compliments on it. I was impressed with Stan's knowledge and quality work that I have been back several times for other pieces of jewelry for my wife. I can't recommend Stan enough!
Andrew J.
Aug 09, 2019
When my wife found the engagement ring she wanted on a corporate site we went to a store to see it in person. The look was just right, but we still needed a diamond. Her brother recommended M. Martin so we went downtown to check it out. With a warm greeting and a clear explanation of what to look for in a diamond (the website was very informative, too) we immediately felt we were in good hands.
We found the right stone and they built a ring around it based on the one we found. It was even better than we imagined. We went back for our wedding rings too. A few years later, I took in the engagement ring to have Stan check the setting and clean it. Another customer happened to see it and asked if she could get that one instead. No, but Stan can help you design your own spectacular and unique ring. You won't be disappointed. We will return for all our fine jewelry needs.
We found the right stone and they built a ring around it based on the one we found. It was even better than we imagined. We went back for our wedding rings too. A few years later, I took in the engagement ring to have Stan check the setting and clean it. Another customer happened to see it and asked if she could get that one instead. No, but Stan can help you design your own spectacular and unique ring. You won't be disappointed. We will return for all our fine jewelry needs.
Kino M.
Jun 02, 2019
I had thought about buying rings to propose but me being me, I let it drag for weeks (er months) and then I realized I only had a few weeks to buy them before we had to leave the county because I wanted to propose abroad. I am not going to lie, I ended going to M Martin because they advertise themselves as LGBTQ+ friendly and I wanted to give back the community I have gotten so much from (otherwise I would not have been in the situation of proposing to my boyfriend). Stan, who runs the business, was extremely professional, accommodating (I only had 2 weeks to get custom-made rings) and very knowledgeable.
He didn't try to up-sale anything and was very respectful with my rather simplistic ideas. Other stores/businesses (I.e. Tiffany's) would sell you anything just because you can put your money forward, but it doesn't necessarily mean they care about you or support you and your community; this is not the case with M Martin at all.
He didn't try to up-sale anything and was very respectful with my rather simplistic ideas. Other stores/businesses (I.e. Tiffany's) would sell you anything just because you can put your money forward, but it doesn't necessarily mean they care about you or support you and your community; this is not the case with M Martin at all.
Becca Berkenstadt
May 19, 2019
My husband and I purchased our engagement ring and wedding bands from Stan. We couldn't be happier. We love our rings and the buying experience was super easy. We made an appointment through their website appointment scheduler. We told Stan (the Owner) what we were looking for and our price range. When we arrived he offered us beverages and then showed us options.
We spent an hour trying on rings and asking questions about the diamonds and settings. Stan is very knowledgeable and has something like over 20 years of experience in the gem industry. The whole experience was private, relaxing, and comfortable. Stan was respectful of our budget and accommodated our style choices. I look forward to going back to M. Martin & Co. for future jewelry needs.
We spent an hour trying on rings and asking questions about the diamonds and settings. Stan is very knowledgeable and has something like over 20 years of experience in the gem industry. The whole experience was private, relaxing, and comfortable. Stan was respectful of our budget and accommodated our style choices. I look forward to going back to M. Martin & Co. for future jewelry needs.
Tom W.
May 17, 2019
Was referred here by several people who had worked with Steve and Stan. I made an appointment and met with Stan, who took the time to explain things to me in a way that was not too complicated and helped me eventually pick the perfect engagement ring. He is very patient and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Tom A.
May 13, 2019
M. Martin & Co. is as good as it gets on every level. Stan did a fantastic job with my wife's engagement ring years ago and we have been loyal customers and visited M. Martin regularly ever since for other purchases including for anniversaries, etc. Everything he has done for us has turned out beautifully and exceeded our highest expectations.
Not only is the finished product amazing, but Stan is amazing to work with on a personal level, makes you feel at home, is super helpful in guiding your decisions if you are a bit indecisive about what you want, and provides overall amazing customer service. We have not and will not go anywhere else ever since being introduced to him. I highly recommend M. Martin to anyone and everyone I speak to without hesitancy.
Not only is the finished product amazing, but Stan is amazing to work with on a personal level, makes you feel at home, is super helpful in guiding your decisions if you are a bit indecisive about what you want, and provides overall amazing customer service. We have not and will not go anywhere else ever since being introduced to him. I highly recommend M. Martin to anyone and everyone I speak to without hesitancy.
Becca B.
Feb 26, 2018
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect diamond engagement ring. I have gotten so many complements on how much it sparkles in every light. The Owner, Stan Perkins was so helpful and patient as my fiance chose a beautiful ring that perfectly matches my personality (and my fiance's budget). Stan even helped my fiance get the ring insured before he gave it to me so I didn't have worry about wearing it right away!
I feel confident that my ring will last for years to come as my diamond is GIA certified and was recommended by Stan who is a Graduate Gemologist. Thank you M. Martin & Co. We can't wait to come in and pick out our wedding bands next!
I feel confident that my ring will last for years to come as my diamond is GIA certified and was recommended by Stan who is a Graduate Gemologist. Thank you M. Martin & Co. We can't wait to come in and pick out our wedding bands next!
Nina H.
Aug 10, 2015
My Husband and I just purchased our wedding rings at M. Martin & Co. located at the Mallers building in Jewelers Row Chicago. Both Stanley and Mr. Martin were very accommodating, knowledgeable with their craft and overall, great to work with. Stanley worked within our price range to help create my custom engagement ring and our wedding bands. NOTE: Plan and order ahead of time from your wedding date.
At least 3-4 weeks if you intend on going the custom route. Receiving the ring(s) make take a while, but it was all worth it in the end. Overall, certified diamonds and quality craftsmanship at reasonable prices. Highly Recommend!
At least 3-4 weeks if you intend on going the custom route. Receiving the ring(s) make take a while, but it was all worth it in the end. Overall, certified diamonds and quality craftsmanship at reasonable prices. Highly Recommend!