Ever since Randy Coffin set out with Dave Trout in 1984 to become the Valley’s premier luxury jewelers, their passion has always been rare and interesting colored gemstones that make for one-of-a-kind designs and incredible custom pieces. Striving to create jewelry that is both fresh and utterly timeless, Coffin & Trout Fine Jewellers continues to be committed to innovative and distinctive design- 25 years later. October 24, 2009, the team at Coffin & Trout held an event for clients and friends to commemorate their 25th anniversary and celebrate their years of success and countless accomplishments. 

Trout, who passed away last March, will be remembered through one of his tremendous achievements and career highlight, the Pagoda Ring. The piece was recently accepted by the Smithsonian as a gift from Coffin & Trout as a tribute to him, his passion and artistic innovation. The ring showcases an Asian influence and took First Place in the Men’s Wear Division of the 2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards. It will soon be on display at the Smithsonian and will continue to appear in future exhibits indefinitely.

Another outstanding piece worth celebrating, one of the final pieces designed by Trout, is this 35.73 carat, bi-color Ametrine pendant. The main stone is surrounded by multi-colored sapphires and accented by round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k yellow gold. This piece was entered into this year’s AGTA Awards, and the team should find out by January 2010 if it wins. The one-of-a-kind pendant is not for sale. Coffin says “What Trout left behind-that was, and is Coffin & Trout Jewellers- will continue on, for that is the greatest way we know to honor him and his legacy.”

On the following pages are Coffin & Trout’s latest pieces, many of which were presented at the anniversary event and have never been seen before by the public. Coffin explained that they specialize in one-of-a-kind creations and can custom-design for a wide spectrum of tastes- making for incredible, personal additions to any jewelry collection and beautiful reminders of those who gifted-or designed- them for you.

Congratulations to Coffin & Trout on their 25 years of success! If you are interested in any of these pieces, or learning about their custom-made jewelry, please call 480.763.1300 to book an appointment. Also be sure to visit CoffinandTrout.com- the site will be revamped in the coming months and will allow readers to browse pieces, create “dream lists” and more.

Blue and purple Trillion Cut Tourmalines and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond ring is set in Platinum for the newest addition to the Color Combo Collection. The colors of the two Tourmalines are so unique they are a challenge to identify by sight and very difficult to replicate.

All a part of the newest collection, Evolve, these three show an evolution in style. The trio features Round Brilliant Cut Diamond centers in 18K White Gold and Platinum, and gradually grow in size and become more intricate.

This ring is not a new piece, but an inspiration for a new variation. A Tahitian Pearl accented by color change Garnets and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds is set in 18K White and Yellow Gold, an important part of the Interlace Collection. Coffin & Trout introduced the new variation at the anniversary event- it will feature a chocolate/bronze pearl, a yellow gold base and rose gold bezels containing Natural cognac colored diamonds.

These three pieces are from the Escapade and Majestic collections. Featuring metallic green Tahitian Pearls and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are set in 18K White Gold. The center piece, with pave set diamonds, will appear in fashion shots in AFM’s November issue.

This new bridal piece by Coffin & Trout, with the illusion on three separate bands is actually one ring. The newest addition to the Interlude Collection, this 2.18 Carat Princess Cut Diamond is accented with diamonds and is set in Platinum.

This knockout Peridot piece is a whopping 15.85 carats- making an incredible addition to the Flora Collection. The beautiful green stone is incredibly rare, and is made even more beautiful by the Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 18K Yellow Gold setting.

Another new exciting collection, Crescendo, features this classic pave piece with a modern twist. What would traditionally have been a smooth curvature became a rolling wave instead. The Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds have a total carat weight of 2.89 carats, and are set in stunning Platinum.

A new twist to an already successful collection, these three rings are trillion cut gemstones set in 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, and a combination of the two. The bluish Tanzanite embedded in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum has been seen before, but the other pieces have never been in the showcase. The orange stone, seen in 18K Yellow Gold, is a Spessartite Garnet and the watermelon-colored Spinel is seen in pure Platinum.

Coffin’s favorite of the new pieces, this 9.49 carat Emerald Cut Bi-color Tourmaline with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds is set in 18K Rose and Yellow gold. At first glance it may look like a straightforward piece, but if you look closely you’ll see that the Tourmaline is exactly half rose and half yellow, with the metal cast and fused together to perfectly match the color graduation. The natural phenomenon of the bi-color gradiation- paired with the skill it takes to set it in such a way- make for a truly exceptional piece.