Etienne Perret: Colored Diamond Designer of the Year

   
We are very excited that Etienne Perret has been named the 2011 Colored Diamond Jewelry Designer of the Year, by JQ Magazine and JQIntl.com. He won first place in the "Best in Color Diamond" category of their annual "Retailers' Choice Awards!

While it was a surprise, since the field of competition included a host of ultra-wealthy multi-generational natural color diamond jewelers, Etienne is certainly the designer for the job! One design that was influential in Etienne's nomination is his stunning new natural color orange diamond Starlight Ceramique ring.

It's Never To Late To Share Your Love

   
Fox may not be Etienne's news provider of choice, but we had to smile when we came across their heart warming story of a loving couple who finally got the chance to symbolize their love with an engagement ring after 65 years of marriage.

Just remember, at certain times in life there are very few things more special than a renewal of your marital vows and it's NEVER too late for a ring upgrade! Consider an Etienne Perret design to signify your love, be it freshly blossoming or 50 years in the making!

 

Etienne Perret's Colored Diamond Designs Shine In Niche Jewelry Award Finals

 
Etienne may be a regular on the international jewelry awards circuit, but that doesn't leave him any less proud of his latest recognition--Earning a finals spot in two different divisions of the prestigious NICHE Awards!

Sponsored by NICHE magazine, the NICHE Awards program began in 1989 to celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft. Artists are recognized in professional and student divisions. The competition received a total of 267 entries spread over eight jewelry categories.

Etienne's dramatic orange colored diamond black Gem Ceramic Maxine wedding/engagement ring combo is one of only four finalists in the Wedding Jewelry category.

Equally exciting is Etienne's colored diamond Gem Ceramic Rainbow Bangle bracelet, that made it into the finals in the Fine Jewelry division, and is sure to face some tight competition amidst the four other top entries, including Erik Stewart's Fluted platinum diamond and sapphire ring.

The winners will be announced at the NICHE Awards night in February. Stay tuned to find out if Etienne's designs beat out the competition!
 

Etienne's Featured Designs Of Winter

  

While Etienne may be best known for his exceptional bridal jewelry collections, he is  no stranger to the world of fashion jewelry & there's no better time of the year to share one of Etienne's beautiful fashion designs  than the holidays!


Capturing a powerful dose of brilliant colors in a small yet charmingly stylish package, these Sarah Huggie earrings feature an array of color enhanced and natural color diamonds set in 18kt white and yellow gold, that is sure to brighten up any occasion!

An indispensable tool in any fashionista's jewelry arsenal, Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection brings a whole new level of fun and versatility to the playing field. Available in a wide variety of colors, widths and styles, ultra-durable Gem Ceramic is the perfect alternative to traditional precious metal designs at a fraction of the price.

With the freedom to mix-and-match, you can create a custom look that is sure to be all your own, like this Oreo ring, which pairs a 4mm comfort-fit white band with matching 2mm round black accents!

Etienne Perret Colored Diamond Bands On Ringspotter

 
Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection has been getting so much attention lately, that's it's nice to know that people are still falling fresh in love with his wide range of traditional precious metal designs--especially when that person is a respected jewelry critic like our new friend Vanessa of Ringspotters!

Amongst many other fine designs, Ringspotters took a special liking to Etienne's colored diamond channel bands. They were quick to recognize the channel bands potential as both unique wedding or commitment bands and as stunning fashion rings, with nearly limitless options for customization.

I mean, how much more freedom can you have than being able to choose which color of 18kt gold or platinum, the size of the diamonds and whether they go all the way around or just half way...not to mention having the freedom to choose from a diamond color palette as wide as the rainbow!

Two can be used as paired wedding bands around a beautiful Etienne Perret colored diamond engagement ring, or several, in one or more colors, can be stacked as a jaw-dropping fashion ring combination! However you choose to wear them, you can't go wrong with Etienne's colored diamond channel bands!

Gem Ceramic By Etienne Perret Hits The United Kingdom

      
It's a very special feeling for an artist when their work gets recognized far away from home. ProfessionalJeweller.com is one of the UK's leading jewelry websites and offers great insight into the complex world of fine jewelry.

Recently the editors of Professional Jeweller discovered the Gem Ceramic collection and decided, despite the giant puddle jump and Etienne's relative lack of exposure in the UK, his designs were well worth the attention of their readers. Well done guys, no one can deny your good taste!

A gallery featuring some of Etienne's exceptional new Gem Ceramic designs is viewable here...

Etienne Perret at the Westchester Craft Show

     
Etienne is excited to share his innovative new Gem Ceramic bridal and fashion collections as well as his traditional precious metal designs, set with diamonds in every color of the rainbow, at the Westchester Craft Show this weekend! Read more on Facebook.

Among the nation's best juried shows, the show offers its sophisticated New York and Connecticut audience a highly-selective showcase of exceptional work and the opportunity to meet more than 100 artists who com...e from all over the United States.

A rich diversity of craft: basketry, ceramics, glass, fiber decorative and wearable, furniture, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, and wood.

Crafts America Shows, LLC, producers of the Washington Craft Show and the Palm Beach Fine Craft show, has staged the Westchester Craft Show for 17 years

WHEN: October 15,16,17, 2010
Fri. Oct. 15 — 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 16 — 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 17 — 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue (Route 119 at Central Ave)
White Plains NY 10606-1119
See our website for map and directions.

ADMISSION:
General Admission: $12.00
Senior Citizens: $10.00
Children under 12 free
Cash only accepted for admission, please be prepared.

Please inquire for special group rate for 10 or more people: info@craftsamericashows.com
      

New Work

Left: Recycled palladium sterling silver and 14k yellow gold band, matte/oxidized
Right: Moissanite, recycled palladium sterling silver, and 14k yellow gold ring

Etienne Perret Necklace To Be Auctioned For Charity

       
As an active member of Rotary International and the Chamber of Commerce, Etienne has always felt strongly about playing a part in his local community of Camden, Maine and beyond. When not busy working on International aid projects for Rotary, he often accept invitations to donate his jewelry to charity auctions for a variety of causes. Sometimes these are large-scale foundations, but more often than not, they are organizations targeting Maine's Mid-coast region, such as Broadreach Family & Community Services.

Below quoted from Knox County Village Soup:

The Fabulous Food of the Midcoast event will take place on October 7th at the Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport.  Twenty or more local restaurants, caterers and other purveyors of fine foods and wine will be offering samples of their specialties in support of a fundraising event for Broadreach Family & Community Services. A $25 ticket allows entrance and sampling of the food offerings...

Cultured pearls with 14 kt gold rings on a fine gold chain necklace, donated by jeweler Etienne Perret of Camden

All proceeds from the event will be used in support of programs serving residents from Winterport to Waldoboro. Broadreach Family & Community Services is a 501 (c) (3) agency that has been providing mental health and educational services to meet the needs of the children and families of mid-coast Maine since 1983.  Broadreach delivers programs through the following five service areas: Mental and Behavioral Services; Early Education and Intervention Services; Prevention Services; Youth Services and; Adult and Family Literacy Services. More information can be found on the Broadreach website at  www.brmaine.org or call 338-2200 ext 109 for ticket information.

        

When Was The Last Time You Had Your Fine Jewelry Appraised?

        
When was the last time you had your fine jewelry appraised? If it is a timeless Etienne Perret design, you'd better consider the consequences of not staying up to date with your appraisal records for insurance purposes! With the massive increases in precious metal costs, your lost gold ring might cost three times what it was appraised for in 2005!

The Jewelry Briefer has recently written an informative little article, reminding you of all the reasons why you should keep your fine jewelry valuations up to date. We appreciate the message and love the fact that she chose to feature Etienne's platinum and colored diamond bangle bracelets. So listen to her message and get on the ball, it may save you thousands of dollars!

Quote from the Jewelry Brief article: 

In June of 2005, the low for gold was $419.00per oz. Today gold is $1,227.50per oz. Wow! This is bad for those of us that did not take advantage of the 3:00am infomercial in ‘05 encouraging investment in gold, but it also means that your jeweler could not replace (at wholesale) your beloved gold bracelet for your current insurance replacement value, if the value has not been recently updated. And, you are still paying a premium to an insurance company!

Read the Complete article here.

Etienne's Featured Designs of Summer

 



One of Etienne's newest designs, these Saturn Gem Ceramic wedding/fashion rings are a tribute to fluid form & true aesthetic freedom. Each encircled by a row of brilliant colorless diamonds, bead-set in bands of platinum, & exhibiting the celestial capacity to orbit freely.

Colored diamond Channel Bands are one of Etienne's classic collections & have stood the test of time. At once simple & elegant, the highly customizable combination of precious metal, & diamonds in nearly any color of the rainbow, allows our customers to create a gorgeous wedding band or fashion ring, exactly the way they dreamed it!




 Etienne's boundless creativity & desire to push the limits of high-fashion has once again resulted in a design that is sure to delight even the boldest fashionistas. The use of Gem Ceramic in these spectacular Diamond Striped bangle bracelets & rings makes them deceivingly lightweight & comfortable. Sparkling with diamonds bead-set in 18kt white gold, they make a statement that's wonderfully difficult to forget!

Contact Etienne today to custom design the bridal jewelry of your dreams in 18kt gold, platinum or Gem Ceramic, with diamonds in any color of the rainbow!

A Sparkling Innovation: Etienne Perret Gem Ceramic on Robb Report

           
Any type of editorial coverage is welcomed by us, but sometimes we hit the jackpot. When you are developing a line of jewelry as spectacular as Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection, I suppose it isn't a big surprise that influential critics will fall in love with your work. Recently Jill Newman, senior style editor of Robb Report, came across Etienne's designs and couldn't help but feature them at RobbReport.com!

As a fine jewelry designer, if you ask yourself what's better than getting free, front page editorial coverage from a top notch luxury publication like Robb Report? The inevitable answer is...well, almost nothing!

That appreciation shined through in Etienne's initial reaction to finding out his Gem Ceramic design had been featured in the nations top luxury publication. 

"I have been contemplating how I can create beautiful jewelry in gem quality ceramic ever since the first ceramic Rado watches came out...It feels great when a vision that has taken over two decades to come full circle finally starts getting the recognition it deserves. Thank you Robb Report for sharing my designs and my passion with the upscale consumer market!"

                                                        -Etienne Perret-
 

Etienne Perret Colored Diamond Jewelry Exhibits at Niche: the Show, Las Vegas

  
While Etienne has exhibited at the JCK jewelry show in Las Vegas on many occasions in the past, this year he has decided to try his hand at something totally fresh!

Niche: the Show is a brand new event, making its debut at Bally's Las Vegas Convention Center, June 6-8. Etienne is excited to share his innovative new Gem Ceramic collection & colored diamond jewelry designs with you at booth # 2302.

  Niche will offer an exclusive
 collection of artists and
 designers presenting the
 finest handcrafted jewelry,
 glass, ceramic and wooden
 objects to retailers from
 across the globe. Presented 
 by the Buyers Market of
 American Craft, you can
 expect quality craftsmanship
 and exquisite design by the
 most talented artisans in the
 United States and Canada.

At the forefront of fine jewelry design for decades, Etienne Perret has once again found a way to breathe fresh air into the bridal jewelry world! Etienne's innovative new Gem Ceramic Bridal collection is the answer the market has been waiting for. Hi-tech ceramic as hard as sapphire--combining durability & style--is the perfect, affordable alternative to traditional precious metal designs. Inlaid with 18kt gold or set with diamonds in any color of the rainbow, Gem Ceramic is Stunning! Visit Etienne at booth #2302 & enter our iPad giveaway!

Please note that Niche: the Show is a wholesale event & only registered members the jewelry industry will be permitted. Make sure that you fit all the requirements before you consider visiting Etienne at this venue. If you do not, contact Etienne to arrange another opportunity to view his wonderful designs!
     

Etienne Perret's Colored Diamond Engagement Designs Featured in Brides Magazine

   
It's always exciting when we get editorial coverage in major industry magazines and Brides is certainly no exception!

Etienne is proud to have a selection of his beautiful natural color and color enhanced natural diamond engagement ring designs featured in Brides magazine, January 2010 print edition. I guess this year Artsy is in and Etienne is in good company with the other designers represented, including Daniel K and Penny Preville.

Shown above are (above): Etienne's Olivia engagement ring with bright blue color enhanced natural diamond bezel set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold; (below): Etienne's Cindy engagement ring with natural color champagne in 18kt white gold.

But with this year's emphasis on colored gemstones, Etienne stands out amongst the crowd by being one of the few designers creating innovative and glamorous bridal jewelry featuring both natural color and color enhanced natural diamonds. Whether set in traditional precious metals or our hi-tech new Gem Ceramic, Etienne's colored diamond designs are on the cutting edge of fine bridal design.

Stick with natural color diamonds, or enjoy the best of both worlds by combining the intense colors of a sapphire or emerald with the brilliance and durability of a diamond, by choosing color enhanced natural diamonds. Etienne is at the forefront of this exciting new market, creating custom designed jewelry with diamonds in any color of the rainbow!

The Outstanding Characteristics of Gem Ceramic Explored: An Editors Point of View

           
As I mentioned before, we are very excited about the effort Tricia Spencer, the wedding planning feature writer for Suite101.com, choose to give to Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection. Her series of three editorial articles offer an outstanding overviews on fine jewelry designer Etienne Perret, the wonderful potential of his Gem Ceramic bridal collection, and all the nitty gritty about Gem Ceramic care and maintenance.

I promised that I would come back to this subject and include some useful and exciting information quoted out of Tricia's articles, so here you go...


Tricia's Take on Fine Jewelry Designer, Etienne Perret (quoted from Suite101):

Ceramic Wedding Rings by Etienne Perret

"Zirconia ceramic wedding rings are making a splash in the world of wedding ring design, and Etienne Perret’s designs are on the cutting edge of this intriguing fashion trend. His designs are featured at exclusive jewelry retailers, yet he still sits at his jeweler’s bench every day to breathe life into the cultured designs in his jewelry collection."...read the full article by Tricia Spencer at Suite101.com

 

"Etienne Perret’s signature mantra is: “Nobody Treats Diamonds Better.” This visionary designer helped set the standard for precious metal and diamond jewelry design and now incorporates his unique diamond stylings into a new medium—ceramic jewelry."...read the full article by Tricia Spencer at Suite101.com

He was inspired by the scratch-resistant ceramic found in Swiss Rado watches, but it took decades for that inspiration to translate into the ceramic wedding rings and other ceramic jewelry he now features in his collection. He states, “Over 25 years ago I saw the Rado watches. They got me to thinking about ceramic jewelry, but it was not until about 5 years ago that I actually connected with a partner that helps me manufacture the pieces.”...read the full article by Tricia Spencer at Suite101.com

"Mr. Perret remains hands on in the creation of his collection and even makes himself personally available to brides and grooms who wish to create custom wedding rings and share insights into ceramic designs. His soft spot for wedding couples means he will confer with them virtually any day of the week. When asked what brides and grooms should know about him, he responded, “They should know I will personally see that their rings are made they way they want them, and I offer a full guarantee on all Gem Ceramic designs. I’m a real person they can speak to, and I will take the wishes they have imagined and create rings they will love.”...read the full article by Tricia Spencer at Suite101.com

"That he has lent his inventive creative skills to ceramic wedding rings is a boon for wedding couples. Unique wedding ring choices have entered a new era, and with a wide price range for ceramic rings, customizing wedding bands is now a possibility for all brides and grooms."...read the full article by Tricia Spencer at Suite101.com

         Credit Author: Tricia Spencer, Suite101.com
     

Etienne's Diamond Wedding Ring Designs Praised by the Natural Color Diamond Association

    

The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) is the world's leading authority on natural color diamonds. As an international trade organization dedicated to increasing awareness of color as a unique and valuable attribute in diamonds, they have long had the full repect and attention of colored diamond jewelry designer, Etienne Perret.

It's always a special honor, when NCDIA's executive director, Robert Lucien May, chooses to feature Etienne's natural color diamond designs on their websites.Yesterday they spotlighted Etienne's natural color diamond Triple Row Pave wedding bands on the NCDIA Facebook page.  

Three immaculate rows of pave set, natural color diamonds encircle these Etienne Perret wedding bands. Featuring yellow, white and pink natural color diamonds set in yellow, white and rose 18kt gold, respectively. These rings are available custom designed in various widths in 18kt gold or platinum, set with two to four rows of your choice of natural color or color enhanced natural diamonds, in nearly any color of the rainbow!

NCDIA is always the first to share the news about the world of large, high profile natural color diamonds (which are often more likely to take up the spotlight), but it shows the dedication to detail of their organization when they take the time to highlight the unique designs of talented independent designers such as Etienne Perret.

Etienne & His Gem Ceramic Collection Receive Major Editorial Attention!

   
We were very happy to see the newest editorial coverage of Etienne's increasingly popular Gem Ceramic collection get blasted across the web last week! Many online voices have made it clear they gave Etienne's newest project a big thumbs up, but rarely are we fortunate enough to get such thorough coverage by so talented an author.

Tricia Spencer lives in Southern California and has been consistently recognized for her excellence as an author of both both short stories and more journalistic pursuits! You can see a full list of her accomplishments on her website, but we are here to talk to you about her latest compilation of articles on Suite101.com.

Tricia came across Etienne's Gem Ceramic designs on the web, while researching leads for her position as Wedding Planning feature writer at Suite101. As Etienne had realized several years back, it turns out that Gem Ceramic, created from ultra durable zirconia ceramic, is just about the best new alternative to traditional precious metal bridal jewelry and Tricia felt that her loyal readers and the general public deserve a chance to get the full scoop!

Concentrating on the impressive durability, uniqueness and potential for custom design, and the more affordable nature of zirconia ceramic, Tricia has laid out all the facts for you in a series of three articles covering Etienne Perret, the wonderful potential of his Gem Ceramic bridal collection, and all the nitty gritty about Gem Ceramic care and maintenance.

Stay tuned for more info and exciting excerpts from Tricia articles here on Etienne's blog and make sure to check out Tricia's other work!
   
 

Now Available at Z Folio Gallery, California

We are excited to announce that a wide selection of Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection, including designs with and without colored diamonds, is now available at Z folio Gallery. With two locations in Solvang and Monterey, California, offering an elite collection of glass art by famous Czech designers and a tasteful selection of fine jewelry by some of America's most talented designers, as well as large format giclee photography.

With it's upbeat and contemporary artistic atmosphere and emphasis on fine craftsmanship, we believe Z folio is a perfect place to exhibit Etienne's gorgeous Gem Ceramic collection, created with hi-tech, ultra durable zirconia ceramic!

If you live in the area, we welcome you to come in and work with the accommodating staff of Z folio to custom design the Etienne Perret Gem Ceramic or colored diamond jewelry of your dreams. For more information, visit the Z folio website.

View Etienne's Colored Diamond Designs At His Favorite Fine Retail Jewelry Stores

We are well aware that many fans and proud owners of Etienne's fine jewelry designs are not members of the jewelry trade, nor are the jewelry shows that Etienne attends always in your own backyard. We respect that, and do our best to provide you with a nearby retail venue where you can view Etienne's jewelry and work with helpful staff to custom design that perfect ring!

We would like to take a moment to introduce you to a few of our Nation's favorite fine jewelry stores, where a wide selection of Etienne's Gem Ceramic and colored diamond bridal jewelry is available to you. We are happy to personally vouch for the quality of service and integrity offered by each of these fine retailers!

I. Gorman Jewelers

Located in downtown Washington DC, I. Gorman's is widely recognized as having the best customer service of any jewelry store in the USA. If you think we are exaggerating, please check out the reviews they have received on Yelp.

 Superlatives
 aside, they are
 a family owned
 and operated
 high end,
 contemporary
 design jewelry
 gallery with a
 wonderful
 bridal
 selection by
 some of the
 world's finest designers. If you live in the DC area, do yourselves a favor and drop in to explore their vast selection of Etienne Perret bridal jewelry!

Hamilton Hill Jewelry

Located in downtown Durham, NC, Hamilton Hill is another of the nation's top fine jewelry stores. With a wide range of jewelry of various styles, including the third largest collection of Etienne's designs, they combine extensive selection and first class customer service to offer a wonderful shopping experience for every buyer.

Stuart Moore

Well known for their exceptional selection of contemporary bridal and fashion jewelry, Stuart Moore has recently fallen in love with Etienne's Gem Ceramic and decided that none of his galleries would be complete without it! Etienne is currently developing cutting edge selection of his Gem Ceramic designs to be sold in Stuart Moore's Soho NYC, Newport Beach and San Francisco, California locations!

Servis & Taylor

Servis & Taylor is a longstanding jewelry store located in west Los Angeles, California. Also well known for their eco friendly jewelry policies, they carry a solid selection of Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection and always welcome custom orders.

Studio Vincent

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Studio Vincent offers the best selection of high end, contemporary jewelry by the finest designers. They specialize in bridal jewelry and have a fine selection of Etienne's Gem Ceramic collection.

Salon Etienne

If you are in New England, you may want to fill your gas tank and head up the coast to visit Etienne's private studio and workshop in Camden, Maine. Nowhere else can you find a better selection of Gem Ceramic and colored diamond bridal and fashion jewelry! We are located a stones throw from the ocean, in a world renowned coastal tourist destination, so if you need an excuse for a weekend getaway, here it is! Contact Etienne for an appointment.

Colored Diamond Newsletter, Featuring Etienne's Newest Gem Ceramic Fashion Designs Just Out

Etienne greatly enjoys the freedom that Gem Ceramic's multiple color options has given him to help you custom design the perfect bridal jewelry. This Gold Ribbed white ceramic wedding band offers stunning contrast and fluid lines.




One of Etienne's most exceptional concepts, the Rainbow Diamond Black Starlight collection offers a wide selection of gorgeous Gem Ceramic bridal and fashion ring designs, as well as jaw dropping bangle bracelets. Working with color enhanced natural diamonds and Gem Ceramic, instead of 18kt gold or platinum, allows Etienne to create spectacular diamond bangle bracelets that are vastly more affordable!




The immediate visual appeal of this new Golden Pearl Concave fashion ring leaves very little need for words. A lustrous 8mm cultured, natural color Golden Philippine South Seas pearl floats elegantly above the concave surface of a10mm black Gem Ceramic band--its simplicity and curvaceous form draws upon the essence of pure design.

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Etienne is now offering all Ceramic Collection ring designs in various widths, using black, white, pink, brown or blue ceramic, although we believe that many of the designs are much more appealing in the traditional black. Rings can have a polished or matte-finish and may be inlaid with yellow, white or rose 18kt gold.

A testament to Etienne's desire to custom design every piece to his consumer's exact specifications, you may choose the exact number, size and color of diamonds you desire.

While we believe that color enhanced natural diamonds are equally precious and far more versatile than natural colored diamonds, it pays to be an educated consumer! It is the moral obligation of jewelers to disclose all information about the origin of a diamond, including if it has undergone color enhancement treatments.