Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry Design is located in Suite 102 of 1224 Chicago Avenue, which is just south of Dempster Street. The store opened in 1993 and is a custom design shop and jewelry studio. It also carries more than 2,000 handcrafted fine jewelry pieces and specializes in engagement and wedding rings, and bridal sets. Christopher Duquet offers appraisals, repairs and free consultations, with all work done in-house. The shop won the 1997 Jewelers Retail Design Competition, which is a national award for excellence in jewelry design.