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The Fine Jewelry Handbook: Quality and Craftsmanship That Last

2026-10-16T15:07:17-07:00Blog|

You don't have to be a gemologist to spot exceptional quality, but knowing what details to look for can help you select fine jewelry worthy of your most cherished occasions. Beyond what’s written in a grading report or stamped on a price tag, true quality comes from the care, skill, and jewelry [...]

Custom Jewelry: How Bespoke Luxury Pieces Are Designed and Made

2026-11-03T11:55:18-07:00Blog|

Custom jewelry is, first and foremost, a conversation, one about the wearer and the story the piece should tell. That conversation has been unfolding in our Chandler, Arizona studio since 1984, when founders Randy Coffin and David Trout opened a studio built on the belief that a jewel should be designed entirely [...]

Art Deco Engagement Rings: Modern Takes on Vintage Design

2025-12-05T09:37:47-07:00Blog|

Every period in history leaves its mark on design, but few have done so as brilliantly as the Art Deco era. Bold, balanced, and endlessly captivating, this aesthetic defined an age of innovation, and it continues to inspire jewelry design today. At Coffin and Trout Fine Jewelers, we honor that [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Cuts

2025-10-14T13:59:48-07:00Blog|

When you picture a diamond, it’s that unmistakable sparkle, the flashes of light that catch your eye and shimmer with every movement, that defines its beauty. But what gives a diamond that brilliance? The answer lies in the cut. At Coffin and Trout Fine Jewelers, we view the cut as [...]

Coffin & Trout: AGTA Spectrum Award-Winning Jewelry

2025-10-02T14:53:02-07:00Blog|

A Legacy of AGTA Spectrum Award-Winning Jewelry Coffin & Trout has won 16 AGTA Spectrum Awards, one of the most respected honors in fine jewelry. These awards mark moments of innovation and vision, but more importantly, they tell the story of a house committed to creating jewelry that is bold, personal, and [...]

Pendant Necklaces: Pearl Styles That Elevate Everyday Looks

2025-10-06T07:54:25-07:00Blog|

Pearls possess a rare allure. Unlike other gems, they are born from living organisms, giving them an organic beauty that no mined gemstone can replicate — a quality that has captivated jewelry lovers for centuries. Long associated with refinement and sophistication, pearl jewelry today is also celebrated as a versatile [...]

How to Store & Protect Your Precious Stone Rings

2025-08-22T14:14:28-07:00Blog|

You take it off at the end of the day and set it down on the nightstand, next to the sink, or maybe in a catch-all dish. It seems harmless, but over time, casual habits like these can result in scratched surfaces, chipped edges, or worse, a lost gemstone. At Coffin [...]

The Enduring Allure of Platinum Jewelry

2025-08-05T16:21:27-07:00Blog|

When it comes to timeless luxury, few things shine quite as brightly as platinum jewelry. Revered for its natural luminosity, strength, and rarity, platinum has captivated fine jewelry lovers for generations. At Coffin & Trout, platinum is one of several precious metals we work with, and we’ve been incorporating it into [...]