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John Buechner
BY ALLYSON BAINBRIDGE RICCARDI
I n S e a r c h o f t h e R a r e, P r e c i o u s a n d U n f o r g e t t a bl e …
One of the most well-respected and established center stone
companies in the industry, John Buechner is the go-to
whenever a small independent is looking for a one-of-a-kind,
important gemstone. Based in Chicago, the company is
strategically located between New York and Los Angeles,
with retailer accounts across the US. The majority of their
business is fi nished pieces, as they feel that mounting the
stones in classic settings is the best way for customers to
appreciate their beauty and rarity.
A stunning necklace contain-
ing a rainbow of natural
fancy colored diamonds
totaling over
60-carats in platinum.
