Jewel School

BURDEEN'S JEWELRY DICTIONARY

Getting a piece of jewelry is a highly personal process. However, it can also be highly confusing for beginners as well. That’s why we’ve put toge...

INSURING YOUR JEWELRY

Typical Insurance Policies Even if your renter's and homeowner's insurance policy does cover jewelry, these policies often set limits for the loss...

CONFLICT DIAMOND QUESTIONS

Questions and Answers About Conflict Diamonds Q. Does Burdeen's Jewelry sell conflict diamonds? A. No. We would never, ever sell conflict diamonds...

BURDEEN'S CUSTOM RING PROCESS

Burdeen's Jewelry Engagement Rings and Wedding Ring sets are hand-crafted, but did you know we can also custom-make any piece of jewelry that you ...

FIVE BEST WAYS TO CLEAN FINE JEWELRY

Everyone wants their jewelry looking its best, so we've put together a brief synopsis of tips on how to keep your jewels shiny and bright. In orde...

CHICAGOLAND JEWELRY HISTORY

Historic Jewelers Row in Chicago Here at Burdeen’s Jewelry, we’d like to make the claim that we’re Chicagoland’s Jewelry Store, but just what doe...

The Essential Omega Watch Collection

Fine watchmaking is an extremely competitive game and there are several major league players within it. One of the biggest players on the block is...

ESSENTIAL BREITLING WATCHES

Every Swiss watch enthusiast knows the big hitters brand-wise – Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Patek Philippe, and of course...

THE BEGINNING OF BREITLING, THE BIRTH OF THE CHRONOGRAPH

Since 1884, Breitling has held its own special place in watchmaking history. Founder Léon Breitling wished to accomplish something different for ...

WHAT ARE SWISS CHRONOGRAPHS?

Understanding the Swiss Chronograph Chronographs are more than just a fashion statement for timepieces. However, if you’re a first-time timepiece ...

REVERSO TRIBUTE ENAMEL "TIGER"

REVERSO TRIBUTE ENAMEL “TIGER” UNFOLD THE STORY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP In 2022, over nine decades after the Reverso was born, Jaeger-LeCoultre pr...

Burdeen's Jewelry School

Welcome to Burdeen's Jewelry School, where you'll find helpful articles and resources to assist you in your search for the ideal piece of fine jew...

Burdeen's Jewelry x Panerai Event September 13th 2022

Burdeen’s Jewelry, an industry leading Chicago Based retailer of pre-owned timepieces and an Authorized Dealer for 10 Watch Brands has collaborated...