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The Tourmaline Ring: See Our Five Favorites

2018-05-14T16:34:49-07:00Rings|

What gemstone comes in almost every color imaginable and becomes electrically charged when under pressure? Tourmaline, of course! This unique group of gems consisting of four different varieties is collectively known as Tourmaline. The most common gemstone variety is called Elbaite, which produces most of the colors we are familiar with [...]

Five Designer Wedding Rings for the Modern Man

2018-05-14T16:14:12-07:00Rings|

The modern man will put a lot of thought into selecting the perfect engagement ring for his fiancee but might be unsure about choosing his own wedding ring. For some men, this may be the only jewelry they wear so they definitely want it to reflect their personal style. Add to [...]

Randy Coffin Receives Three AGTA Spectrum Awards!

2018-05-14T16:58:08-07:00Jewelry|

We are excited to announce that Randy Coffin, Owner and Designer at Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers has received three 2017 AGTA Spectrum Awards! The winners were announced in New York on August 5th and 6th by The American Gem Trade Association. The annual event is regarded as the world’s preeminent [...]

Top 5 Bridal Rings

2018-05-14T17:13:38-07:00Rings|

We've taken great care to select our top 5 bridal rings. These are exquisite pieces - guaranteed to please her. Each of these bridal rings features diamonds paired with a variety of precious metals. All arranged to captivate her eyes, and those of her friends as well. She will be the [...]

Alexandrite – Magic for Custom Gemstone Jewelry Collections

2018-05-14T15:28:21-07:00Jewelry|

Alexandrite is one of the world’s most rare and precious gems. Few people have ever seen or experienced the amazing color change phenomenon of Alexandrite. That's what makes it an excellent choice for your custom gemstone jewelry collection.Alexandrite belongs to the chrysoberyl family of gems, which also includes cat’s eye chrysoberyl, a [...]

Buying a Diamond? Know the Diamond Grading Chart

2018-05-14T15:54:07-07:00Jewelry|

When you want a diamond with a brilliant display of sparkle in a unique piece of jewelry, we make sure our stones are rigorously graded by the four characteristics that are often referred to as the Four C’s of the diamond grading chart: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight.This is a quick [...]

Natural Fancy Color Diamonds

2018-05-14T16:25:13-07:00Jewelry|

If you love the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond but need a little color in your life, then you should consider Natural Fancy Color Diamonds. By flukes of nature, some very rare diamonds are born the color of the rainbow. Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds occur in a variety of hues [...]

Beryl Jewelry: Aquamarine and Emeralds are All in the Family

2018-05-14T15:37:29-07:00Jewelry|

It is one of the most prevalent and important gem minerals and yet is often unknown to the jewelry buying public. Maybe you know it by another name, Aquamarine, Emerald or Morganite. It may come as a surprise to some that Aquamarine and Emerald are siblings, so to speak. They are [...]

Amethyst Jewelry and the Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst Mine

2018-05-14T15:33:40-07:00Jewelry|

Some Amethyst jewelry begins its journey to you with a helicopter ride. Found in the rugged terrain of the Tonto National Forest, a small privately owned mine, produces some of the world’s finest amethyst. Four Peaks Mine was first discovered by the Spanish in the 18th century and has had many [...]