Champaign Jewelers

What Champaign Jewelers does

Champaign Jewelers is a privately held, family-owned independent jewelry retailer founded in 2013 and operating from a single showroom at 2437 Village Green Place in Champaign, Illinois. The company serves the Champaign-Urbana community and surrounding Illinois market with a full-service fine-jewelry offering centered on bridal (engagement ring mountings, wedding bands, Lashbrook men's bands), complemented by fashion jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, and a lower-priced Fun Corner assortment). Differentiated capabilities include GIA-certified staff and an in-house Graduate Gemologist (Kari), annual hand-selection of diamonds from Antwerp, Belgium, a custom design service supporting heirloom redesigns, and a Shopify-powered e-commerce site with a proprietary interactive 3D Ring Builder that pre-qualifies custom orders before in-store diamond selection.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (engagement ring settings from $1,250 to $5,350, wedding bands from $2,350 to $6,150, fashion pieces from approximately $95 to $335, and luxury items exceeding $14,000), custom jewelry design (professional services), in-house and partner repair services, permanent jewelry welding under the 'Spark'd' brand, and professional appraisals (insurance appraisals at $150 per piece, estate assessments at $150/hour, gemstone identification at $120 per session). The company supports purchases with multiple financing options including Wells Fargo, Affirm, Shop Pay Installments, PayPal, and major card/wallet rails, and reaches customers through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, email, and in-store events such as the annual Anniversary Sale. The GTM motion is predominantly direct-to-consumer, combining showroom-led consultations with an omnichannel digital experience and a primary customer segment of bridal buyers, supplemented by fashion shoppers, custom-design seekers, and repair/maintenance customers.

Name

Champaign Jewelers

Legal name

Champaign Jewelers

Website

https://champaignjewelers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champaign Jewelers is a privately owned, single-location fine jewelry retailer in Champaign, Illinois, founded in 2013, selling engagement rings, wedding bands, fashion jewelry, and watches, and offering custom design, repairs, appraisals, and a proprietary 3D Ring Builder to the Champaign-Urbana community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Jewelry

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (45831)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridal Diamond Jewelry (Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets) (CRAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diamond Jewelry (CRAKAAAA), Precious Metal Jewelry (Gold/Platinum/Silver) (CRAKAAAD), Stone Setting & Gemstone Replacement (CRAKALAC), Personalized Jewelry (Engraving, Initials, Nameplates, Birthstones) (CRAKAHAG), Charm & Personalized Fashion Jewelry (Nameplates/Initials/Photo) (CRAKABAE)

Keywords

• Fine jewelry retail
• Engagement ring sales
• Custom jewelry design
• Jewelry repair services
• Jewelry appraisal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Champaign

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Jewelry Product Sales: One-time sales of finished jewelry products including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches. Products range from fashion jewelry under $200 to luxury pieces over $10,000.
2. Custom Jewelry Design: Bespoke custom jewelry creation service where customers work with designers to create unique pieces. Design time is included with custom projects. Typically involves engagement rings, wedding bands, heirloom redesigns, and milestone pieces.
3. Jewelry Repair Services: In-house and partner repair services including ring sizing, chain repair, polishing, rhodium plating, stone setting, pearl restringing, engraving, and structural restoration. Assessments begin in-person with estimates provided before work begins.
4. Appraisal Services: Professional jewelry appraisals for insurance and documentation purposes at $150 per piece, complimentary for jewelry purchased from Champaign Jewelers. Estate assessments at $150/hour. Gemstone identification at $120 per session.
5. Permanent Jewelry (Spark'd): Chain welding service where customers select chains and optional charms for permanent welding. Appointments recommended, walk-ins accommodated when available. No-fee re-Spark service if chain breaks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Champaign Jewelers is a community-focused independent jewelry retailer that sells fine jewelry including diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, fashion rings, and watches, alongside men's Lashbrook wedding bands. It complements its inventory with professional services such as custom jewelry design (including a 3D online ring builder), jewelry repairs and restoration, permanent jewelry welding (Spark'd), and certified jewelry appraisals.

Product overview

Champaign Jewelers is a locally owned jewelry retailer (est. 2013) offering a comprehensive portfolio of fine jewelry products centered around engagement rings, wedding bands, and diamond jewelry, complemented by custom design services and care/maintenance offerings. The product line spans core jewelry categories (engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches) alongside specialized services including a 3D Ring Builder for online custom ring design, full custom design services with heirloom redesign options, jewelry repairs, permanent jewelry welding ('Spark'd'), professional appraisals, and diamond education. The Lashbrook Bands collection provides men's wedding band options, while the Fun Corner offers more accessible fashion jewelry. All products are available in 14K and 18K gold (yellow, white, rose), platinum, and sterling silver, featuring natural and lab-grown diamonds plus various gemstones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engagement Rings Diamond engagement ring mountings available in styles including solitaire, halo, hidden halo, bezel, cathedral, full pavé, toi et moi, and three stone; settings do not include the center stone and can be paired with the customer's chosen diamond.
• Wedding Bands Diamond wedding bands, anniversary bands, and stackable bands in 14K and 18K gold (yellow, white, and rose), including channel-set, shared prong, and delicate pavé designs.
• Lashbrook Bands Men's wedding bands from the Lashbrook brand, with metal options such as cobalt chrome, titanium, zirconium, and 14K gold, and custom inlay options including woodgrain, sodalite, abalone, and laser-carved patterns.
• Earrings Diamond and gemstone earrings in dangle, stud, hoop, drop, and leverback styles in 14K and 18K gold with multiple stone options.
• Necklaces & Pendants Diamond and gemstone necklaces and pendants including station chains, halo pendants, diamond pendants, and statement pieces in 14K and 18K gold.
• Fashion Rings Fashion rings including cocktail rings, eternity bands, stackable bands, and gemstone rings featuring diamonds, sapphires, tourmaline, tanzanite, rubies, and emeralds.
• Bracelets Diamond and gemstone bracelets including bangle, Cuban link, flexi, and station styles in 14K gold and sterling silver.
• Watches Citizen brand watches including Eco-Drive, Tsuyosa, Zenshin, Brycen, Axiom, Carson, and Promaster collections with various features and materials.
• Fun Corner Fashion Jewelry Trendy, accessible price-point fashion jewelry including sterling silver and gold-plated pieces with lab-grown diamonds, cubic zirconia, and colored stones.
• Custom Design Services Full-service custom jewelry design process including consultation, sketches or digital renderings, design approval and refinement, and creation by bench jewelers; also covers heirloom redesign services.
• Jewelry Repair Services In-house jewelry repair services including ring sizing, chain/bracelet repair, polishing, rhodium plating, stone setting, pearl restringing, watch battery replacement, structural restoration, reshaping, and engraving.
• Permanent Jewelry (Spark'd) Chain welding service ('Spark'd') providing clasp-free permanent jewelry with optional charms, welded for a seamless and lasting fit; includes no-fee re-Spark service if the chain breaks.
• Jewelry Appraisals Professional jewelry appraisals for insurance documentation ($150 per piece, complimentary for purchases from Champaign Jewelers), estate assessments ($150/hour), and gemstone identification ($120 per session) performed by Graduate Gemologist Kari.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shane Co. Privately held, US-based fine jewelry retailer operating its own showrooms and direct-to-consumer sales of diamonds, engagement rings, and wedding bands. Highly comparable to Champaign Jewelers' retail showroom model, custom design emphasis, and bridal-centric merchandising.
• Brilliant Earth: Digital-first and showroom-based jewelry retailer specializing in engagement rings with a strong focus on ethically sourced and lab-grown diamonds. Comparable to Champaign Jewelers on the engagement-ring core, 3D/online design experience, and bridal storytelling approach.
• Blue Nile: Online diamond and fine jewelry retailer with showrooms, offering engagement rings, wedding bands, and custom design tools. Direct peer on the diamond- and engagement-led assortment, online ring builder, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment model.
• Robbins Brothers: US regional jeweler specializing in engagement rings and bridal jewelry with in-store design consultants and custom design services. Closely comparable to Champaign Jewelers' bridal focus, custom ring process, and showroom-led consultative experience.
• James Allen: Online diamond and engagement ring retailer known for interactive 360° diamond viewing and custom ring building. Direct peer on the 3D/online ring builder, custom bridal focus, and lab-grown diamond assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Helzberg Diamonds: Established US retail jewelry chain owned by Berkshire Hathaway, offering diamonds, engagement rings, and bridal jewelry across many mall locations. Comparable on the engagement/bridal mix and in-store consultative sales approach, though at much larger scale and broader assortment.
• Kay Jewelers: Large US specialty retail jewelry chain (Signet Jewelers) operating mall and freestanding stores with broad diamond, engagement, and fashion jewelry assortments. Comparable on retail jewelry categories and bridal services, though at significantly larger scale and with mass-market positioning.
• Zales: National US jewelry retail chain (Signet Jewelers) selling diamond bridal jewelry, fashion jewelry, and watches across many stores. Comparable to Champaign Jewelers' watch and diamond assortment, but competing at a mass-market price tier.
• Tiffany & Co. Global luxury jewelry brand (LVMH) with flagship retail showrooms focused on bridal, engagement, and fine jewelry. Overlaps with Champaign Jewelers on bridal and fine jewelry categories and the showroom-based consultative model, though operating at significantly higher price points and brand prestige.

Emerging players

• Mejuri: Direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand targeting younger consumers with trend-led, accessible price-point pieces and lab-grown diamond options. Comparable to Champaign Jewelers' Fun Corner fashion assortment and lab-grown diamond offering, with overlap in the everyday and gifting customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ChampaignJewelers
• Instagraminstagram.com/champaignjewelers
• TikToktiktok.com/@champaignjewelers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/champaign-jewelers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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