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Design Couples: Connie and Etienne Perret Design Couples: Connie and Etienne Perret

My wife Connie, came into the jewelry store I started as a teenager on the coast of Maine to have her wedding and engagement rings reset. She was going through a divorce and still wanted to wear the diamonds from her first marriage on her right hand. So we designed a dome ring with all the diamonds scattered across the top like stars in the sky. The minute I saw her I knew I had to get to know her better. It is almost 35 years since that fateful day and I would say we have gotten to know each other pretty well.

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Fine Jewelry Gift Ideas Fine Jewelry Gift Ideas

Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? Here is our selection of fine jewelry gift ideas for her and him. Enjoy!

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Etienne Perret Ceramic Rings Etienne Perret Ceramic Rings

Etienne Perret Ceramic collection is a unique exploration of design using high tech zirconia ceramic in conjunction with traditional 18Kt gold and diamonds. Zirconia ceramic is a very resistant material, its high strength, high fracture toughness, high hardness, wear resistance and good frictional behavior makes it the perfect choice for an alternative engagement ring or wedding band. We love the colored diamonds enhanced by …

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Color and funky engagement rings rule the day Color and funky engagement rings rule the day

While we started taping exclusive footage for Engagement 101 TV, it was our pleasure today to discover new collections at the Couture show. Lots of color and unique designs caught our eye. Here are our favorites. Starting with Megan Thorne.    

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Top 10 Unusual Wedding Bands of 2011 Top 10 Unusual Wedding Bands of 2011

We traveled across all over the US and Europe to find great new options. Some of those rings could stand on their own as a wedding band AND an engagement ring.

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Rumors and Reality: Celebrity Engagement Ring Predictions Rumors and Reality: Celebrity Engagement Ring Predictions

By Jewelry and Style Expert, Michael O’Connor Everyone loves a little gossip! Especially when that gossip involves celebrities and weddings. Put them together and tongues wag wildly. Three of the most popular celebrity wedding speculations this year have undoubtedly been Pippa Middleton, Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock. But the even bigger question than “what will …

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Same Sex Wedding Rings, Engagement Rings Same Sex Wedding Rings, Engagement Rings

These gorgeous matching wedding and engagement ring sets are perfect for couples in same-sex relationships.

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I.Gorman’s Ultimate Ring Event

Don’t miss it! The Ultimate Ring Event 2011! Featuring 12 international designers and an unmatchable selection of loose diamonds. Designers featured: Furrer-Jacot Todd Reed Sarah Graham Precision Set Maevona Etienne Perret Sholdt Alishan Coge Gebruder Schaffrath Kirk Kara Bez Ambar

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12 Romantic Gift Ideas, Part 2 12 Romantic Gift Ideas, Part 2

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you’re probably wondering what to get your loved one. Check out these romantic gift ideas that she’s guaranteed to love.

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9th Annual Jewelry Sample Sale Extravaganza

See Etienne Perret‘s collection at the 9th Annual Jewelry Sample Sale in Manhattan. Set up by Susan Michel, a jewelry designer of 25 years who is now blind but continues to create the art that she loves, this great sale features nine talented jewelry designers, each offering a full showcase of fabulous items offered at …

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