About Opal Eye

Built on a foundation of passion for jewelry and helping others, Madeline Schroeder created Opal Eye. Established in 2024, this Chicago-based jewelry consulting business offers services such as jewelry appraisals, personalized jewelry consulting, and the creation of unique custom jewelry pieces. With a strong focus on providing expert advice and guidance, Opal Eye aims to assist clients in making informed decisions about their precious jewelry collections.

Take your Opal Eye journey….

See below the list of services we offer.

  • Insurance

    Fair Market Valuation

  • Collection Management

    Jewelry Sourcing

    Selling Jewelry

    Inherited Jewelry Organization

    Inventory Listing

    Cataloging

  • Engagement Ring Design

    Family Heirloom Redesign

Meet the Opal Eye Founder

My earliest recollection of jewelry dates back to my childhood, when I would sneak into my mother’s closet and peruse her shoebox of costume jewelry. As I grew older, I graduated to exploring our local antique store for hours and discovering jars of costume jewelry. Like a little treasure hunt, I enjoyed uncovering each piece, trying it on, and admiring how it fit. Little did I anticipate that this childhood fascination would eventually intertwine with my professional career! 

My first job at an auction house within the jewelry department opened my eyes to the fact that jewelry is not just beautiful and interesting, but that it has a past. Jewelry holds memories and can be some of the most sentimental treasures a person owns. Over nearly a decade in the auction industry, I had the privilege of working with numerous collections. Hearing the stories behind the pieces our clients were parting with and commemorating the wonderful memories tied to them filled me with immense gratitude. When it came time to sell these collections, it was so wonderful watching the jewelry be admired by someone else, giving it a new life. It was through these experiences that my genuine passion for working with individuals and their collections truly blossomed.

Whether my clients seek to expand their collection, design an engagement ring, transform their family heirloom into a personal creation, or decide to part ways with pieces they no longer are attached to; my Opal Eye is there to guide them through the process. 

We are excited to work with you!

To contact us, please email madeline@opaleyejewelry.com
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