Etienne's Featured Colored Diamond Ceramic Designs

Etienne enjoys the freedom to create wonderful color combinations in ceramic! This12mm Pink Ceramic ring is strikingly complimented by purple diamonds starlight set in 18kt yellow gold. Imagine the fashion implications! Don't show this to your daughters!





This 8mm White Ceramic commitment band, displaying a rainbow of colored diamonds starlight set in 18kt yellow gold, is yet another manifestation of Etienne's create spirit, let loose thanks to the many colors available in ceramic!




Etienne has been so impressed with the durability of zirconia ceramic that it has given him inspiration to develop his newest collection. Etienne's ceramic bangle bracelets are a testament to the versatility of this exciting new medium!
This glamorous 10mm Black Ceramic Bangle, with a brilliant row of white diamonds bead set in inlaid 18kt white gold, exudes fashion appeal!



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.

New Etienne Perret Colored Diamond Newsletter Just Out!

Etienne just sent out the newest Colored Diamond Jewelry newsletter. It showcases several of Etienne's newest ceramic designs and teaches the reader about the different innovative techniques the designer has developed in order to set diamonds in ceramic! 

Etienne is offering a 10% discount on any RETAIL purchase from his Ceramic Collection to anyone who already receives or signs up now for the Colored Diamond Jewelry newsletter. We also ask that you help spread the word by forwarding Etienne's newsletter anyone you believe would be interested in Etienne's Jewelry!

Offer Expires: Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010

 

Sign Up for Etienne's Colored Diamond Jewelry newsletter HERE 

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Colored Diamonds & Ceramic: A Beautiful Marriage

Etienne has been busy this  Christmas season exploring the versatility of Zirconia Ceramic, which is as hard as sapphire and virtually scratch and shatterproof. It is a perfect alternative to traditional gold and platinum for both Bridal and fashion ring designs.

Most importantly, Etienne has developed several innovative techniques to set ceramic rings with Colored Diamonds, the Designer's signature gemstone.  These techniques can produce notably different styles, geared towards different applications such as engagement rings, wedding bands or fashion rings. One factor that each style has in common is the presence of 18kt gold or platinum, because it is not possible to set gemstones directly into the ceramic itself.

The ring shown above is an engagement design, proudly displaying a single 1ct canary yellow diamond in an 18kt white gold bezel setting. The impressive, 12mm black  ceramic band is drilled and a sturdy gold bezel setting fitted snugly into the tapered hole. The bezel setting rises above the ceramic, providing a stunning engagement ring mount!

  The second technique is an 
 ingenious variation on  
 Etienne's most classic and
 successful setting method--
 Starlight Flush-Setting--
 what the designer refers to
 as "his bread and butter." To
 flush set diamonds in
 ceramic, holes are drilled
 and fitted with hollow gold or
 platinum tubes. Diamonds
 are then masterfully
 burnished into place just below the crown of the metal for a sleek and functional look that avoids any snagging on clothes or other objects.
The final product is a stunning wedding band, such as this 8mm black ceramic band with a rainbow of colored diamonds starlight set in 18kt yellow gold.

Etienne's third clever technique for uniting diamonds and ceramic is seen in this 8mm black ceramic wedding band, encircled by a dazzling row of fine white diamonds. The diamonds are bead set in a band of platinum, which wraps around the ceramic ring, snugly filling a pre-caste center groove. The results speak for themselves!

But don't fret--if marriage isn't part of your plans in the near future, or you've already made the plunge, you still have every chance to own one of these beautiful colored diamond and ceramic rings. Work with Etienne  to custom design your perfect ring, all in the name of Fashion!

So Many Alternatives

While it's true that Etienne greatly enjoys working with colored diamonds, a designer must understand that diamonds are neither part of everybody's taste, nor within everybody's budget.
Fortunately, Etienne is offering a growing number of diamond-less alternatives  in his Ceramic Collection. Some of these new designs are refreshingly playful, others are strikingly elegant, and all are creative and unique!

If you really want to make a statement, choose a Ceramic Polka-Dot ring, like the 6mm black version above, playfully inlaid with 18kt yellow, white and rose gold circles!

Another stylishly masculine wedding ring design is Etienne's Gold Stripe Ceramic band. A thick layer of inlaid 18kt gold encircles this 8mm black ceramic matte-finished band.

If you prefer to avoid precious metals completely, there are a wide range of other designs to choose from in Etienne's Ceramic Collection. One style is the Beveled Edge Ceramic ring, shown in the logo above. Other styles include Faceted Ceramic rings that resemble a shimmering gemstone!

A full range of Ceramic ring designs can be viewed at the Etienne Perret Colored Diamond Jewelry page on Facebook, where you can become a fan!

Another Respected Jewelry Critic Praises Etienne Perret's Colored Diamond Jewelry Designs

Recently I came across a post on a great jewelry blog called Color-n-Ice, by Diana Jarrett, which featured one of Etienne's most stunning Colored diamond jewelry designs earlier this year. Color-n-Ice is a fun jewelry resource and we were happy to see the author taking interest in one of Etienne Perret's more stunning Colored Diamond pieces.

Etienne's Golden Philippine saltwater Pearl necklace complemented with a gorgeous Green Colored Diamond pave interchangeable clasp is a truly breathtaking sight. No surprise it has turned many heads in the Fine Jewelry World!

Here's a copy of her post. Please follow the links to check out the Color-n-Ice blog directly!

Some Times Beauty is Only Skin Deep

All naturally colored diamonds are rare. In an ideal scenario, diamonds are formed from a single element, that being pure carbon-rendering them exquisitely colorless. Their tint can come from a variety of trace elements that intrude into the molecular structure of the mineral. But color can also result from mechanisms not fully understood. How are color-change diamonds created exactly--or pink, for that matter? The jury is still out on that mysterious transpiration.

When it comes to natural green diamonds, scientists tell us, it is the result of that diamonds' close encounter with naturally occurring subterranean radiation. Therefore with the very few green diamonds that make up the global harvest annually, many will have their green tint most present on the skin of the crystal--the very outer surface.

Green diamonds are scrutinized thoroughly in order for the cutter to best determine how to approach polishing this rarity and to conserve as much green as possible on the finished stone.

Few people have the privilege of seeing a fancy color green diamond, outside of a handful in museums around the world. The most famous green diamond that the public can view is the 41 carat Dresden Green Diamond displayed in a German museum.

Fortunately, diamond lovers can treat themselves to enhanced green diamonds which pack a punch on any jewelry item featuring them. Couture designer Etienne Perret knows just how to show off these verdant beauties with his luxurious enhanced green diamond pave clasp paired artfully to some yummy golden pearls.

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Spotting Color Enhanced Diamonds...Even Your Browns Should be Tested!

It seems that while every cautious jeweler is double checking to make sure that the pink, yellow and even more rare colored diamonds are natural and untreated, many overlook the champagne and cognac colored stones, assuming that they are untreated.

Sometimes it's a shock to find out that even a lesser valued, brown colored diamond might not be natural. But it's not a surprise considering how popular champagne and cognac diamonds have recently become for men's rings and fashion designs!

If you're going to buy brown diamonds, we highly recommend that you insist on diamond grading for the larger stones to avoid the disappointment of being had by unscrupulous diamond dealers.

On the other hand, it is often the best bet to ensure the highest quality of color at more affordable prices by simply choosing to go with color enhanced natural diamonds--even your brilliant browns! By working with trusted and open jewelry designers like Etienne Perret you can decide what's best for you and quite often that's color enhanced.

Take a look at this beautiful brown-orange diamond that GIA testing revealed to be treated by irradiation and annealment, much to the disappointment of an unsuspecting buyer. The article mentions that Sally Chan and Paul Johnson GIA Laboratory, New York used the DiamondVision as one tool in determining the treatment of this stone. Below I have reprinted their GIA article:

                     DiamondView Indicates Treatment 

                            in Brown-Orange Diamond

The GIA Laboratory in New York recently examined a 1.49 ct pear-shaped brilliant that was color graded Fancy Deep brown-orange. Although the stone’s bodycolor appeared evenly distributed when viewed face-up, microscopic examination revealed that it was concentrated in the crown and penetrated only a shallow distance into the stone, with a sharp boundary that followed the girdle facets.

Such facet-associated color zoning would be expected for an artificially irradiated diamond. Infrared absorption spectroscopy revealed that the diamond was type IaB, which is consistent with the presence of banded brown graining. When exposed to long- and short-wave UV radiation, the stone fluoresced an intense chalky green that followed the graining. UV-visible absorption spectroscopy showed a strong absorption at 595 nm, which - along with the color zoning - indicated that this diamond had been artificially irradiated to induce the brown-orange color.

Of particular interest was the stone’s appearance in the DiamondView. The pavilion fluoresced a strong blue, while the crown facets fluoresced a strong green-yellow. These contrasting areas were separated by a clear, sharp boundary between the pavilion and the crown/girdle facets.

The combined gemological and spectroscopic features recorded for this diamond proved it had been irradiated and annealed, with the table and crown facets facing the high-energy beam. Although the DiamondView is commonly used to separate natural from synthetic diamonds, this example demonstrates its power to quickly alert the gemologist to the possibility that the stone is treated.

                                    Article By:  

- Sally Chan and Paul Johnson
GIA Laboratory, New York

So, if you want to know exactly where your colored diamonds came from and whether or not their color was enhanced, chose a reputable fine jewelry designer like Etienne Perret. View Etienne's colored diamond designs at Etienne's photo album

Etienne Perret in the Media

band, bridal, ceramic, color treated, colored diamonds, designer, diamond, engagement, etienne perret, fashion, gold, I. Gorman, jewelry, Jordan, mellee, pave, platinum, ring, wedding, zirconiaWe love it when respected members of the media and fine jewelry industry show their good taste by recognizing Etienne's work in their online publications! This week, industry leader, Fruchtman Jewelry Marketing Specialists ran an e-newsletter showing off the holiday Jewelry Wish List for each member of their prestigious team! While most of the men took the conservative route, sticking to various designer watches, it was a pleasant surprise when we found out that Fruchtman's VP of Client Services, Megan Meinerding's, holiday wish was an Etienne Perret design.

 

One of Etienne's newest designs, the 12mm "Canary Bezel" black Gem Ceramic engagement/fashion ring is truly something to drool over, so we understand Megan's desires! And it's on our personal wishlist here at Etienne's that Megan will get her Christmas wish! So, here's a shout out to whoever that special someone is in Megan's life...make the right decision and don't end up in the doghouse this holiday season!

You can view Etienne's complete Colored Diamond Ceramic Collection and much more on the Etienne Perret Colored Diamond Jewelry Facebook page!

The Incredible "Olympia Diamond Collection"

Michelle Graff, a friend and editor for the National Jeweler Magazine recently wrote an interesting blog post, "Afternoon at the Museum," on the incredible "Olympia Diamond Collection" showing at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. 
 

 Relating her visit to see these awe-inspiring gems to childhood memories of  fieldtrips to the museum, Michelle successfully draws readers into the lure and the splendor of these incredible gems! 

 

"So when approached by gemologist Joshua Sheby of New York-based Scarselli Diamonds Inc. about spending an afternoon in the museum's Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems, I naturally jumped at the chance."        -Michelle Graff

 

Enjoy this post by Michelle and her other articles on the 10X Blog

 

Upcoming Colored Diamond Events

Greetings from Etienne Perret We are checking in to let you know about some of colored diamond jewelry designer, Etienne Perret's upcoming events! So much of Etienne's work can be seen at his website and public facebook page, or at fine retail jewelry stores across the nation, but nothing compares to meeting the artist in person.         Attend one of the following events in Lincolnville, Maine or Durham, NC to meet and work directly with Etienne to custom design the colored diamond jewelry that meets your exact specifications & wildest dreams! Artfull Gifts at Point Lookout '09    (Nov 20-22) A exceptional group of local artists will be gathering to show their finest works at Point Lookout in Licolnville, Maine this weekend, November 20-22.The eclectic collection of artistic disciplines--ranging from fine jewelry to pottery and woven goods--will be augmented by the gorgeous ocean views from atop Point Lookout. Several other renowned jewelers, including Michael Good will be showing here and the  intimate atmosphere will provide atendees an opportunity to chat with the artists personally. Don't miss your chance to combine a viewing of Maine's most talented artisans with a weekend getaway to scenic mid-coast Maine! Hamilton Hill Jewelry Show           (Dec 11-13) Hamilton Hill Jewelers, in Durham, NC is one of the finest retail jewelry stores in the country and is well known for the extra effort they put into bringing together their loyal customers and featured jewelry designers.     At Hamilton Hill,  "trunk shows" are part of the schedule and allow customers the chance to meet personally with the artists & decide exactly what is right for them. Etienne will have a special showing of his newest Colored Diamond and Gem Ceramic jewelry collections at Hamilton Hill, December 11-13. The highly personal and attentive atmosphere will provide another wonderful opportunity to meet with Etienne & discuss all of your options for custom designing the colored diamond bridal (or fashion) jewelry of your dreams! Several other fine jewelry designers will be participating in this show. Visit the Hamilton Hill website for more details on hours of operation and  artists attending.                                                                                                .

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Exciting New Designs

Etienne's Featured Designs

A classic Etienne design, the flat starlight wedding band is an exceptionally stylish yet masculine mens' ring & is equally elegant for women. Originally created over 25 years ago using gold and white diamonds, this style has evolved to incorporate colored diamonds and the option for a bi-metal design. The matching pair of 8mm rings above were custom made in platinum & 18kt gold each with 1.70tcw of natural color cognac, yellow and white diamonds for loyal customers of I. Gorman Jewelers in Washington DC.

Be a Trendsetter with Colored Diamonds in Ceramic

As Etienne Perret's groundbreaking new Zirconia Ceramic Bridal Collection is met with unbounded support from the fine jewelry world, it's time that some fresh designs hit the streets!

Finding their way into exclusive high-end jewelry boutiques around the country, including I. Gorman in Washington DC and Hamilton Hill in Durham North Carolina, amongst many others, Etienne's newest ceramic wedding ring and commitment bands are incorporating exquisite natural colored and color treated natural diamonds into already stunning ceramic designs!

Be the star of the cocktail party or the envy of your friends with canary yellow diamonds starlight set in platinum encircling a black ceramic wedding band.

Or express the pureness of your love with a white ceramic commitment band, sprinkled with rainbow colored diamonds inlaid in 18kt yellow gold.

With so many exciting color combinations the possibilities are truly endless!

Work directly with the artist himself, Etienne Perret, to custom design your own fine bridal jewelry to your exact specifications! Create the wedding ring you always dreamed of at a much more affordable price by setting white or colored diamonds in durable Zirconia Ceramic.

Don't let yourself settle for a traditional gold or platinum ring if that's not what's in your heart. You can be refreshingly unique or you can be a trendsetter. Express yourself with Etienne's gorgeous colored diamond ceramic bridal designs! You won't regret it, as zirconia ceramic is as hard as sapphire and nearly impossible to crack or scratch!



Etienne Perret 8mm matte finish black ceramic wedding band with 18kt yellow gold stripe. View similar designs on Etienne's Facebook Album