Goregeous Natural Green Diamonds

Now that's what I call GREEN!

Natural color green diamonds anyone?!

Those would look just dandy in a pair of platinum studs! Sign me up...

Natural Color Diamond Auction is Big News

  
Even with one failed auction, April proved to be a big month for natural color diamonds after an impressive day "on the block" at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Sale.

While their stunning 10ct purple-pink diamond didn't sell, other large stones, including a 37ct D color IF white and a 3.25ct IF vivid blue diamond, realized impressive prices.

  

A Year In Natural Colored Diamonds

  

It's truly been an incredible for the natural color diamond market. What exactly is fueling this boom in diamond prices is hard to say, but what's for sure is the forecast doesn't look to be changing any time soon.

JCK Online reviews a spectacular year in natural color diamond auction sales:

  

  

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!