Artist Profile

Dale P Carriere
Dale P Carriere
Arizona
dpc1@cableone.net

An Introduction to

The Perpetrator

I started these endeavors of turning little lumps of raw stone into finished gemstones in the early 1980’s. My first attempts were feeble at best. But I continued, one step at a time. Eventually I became fascinated with the optic properties of colored gemstones. My research led me to an understanding of dispersion as one of the properties of these little wonders and how it effects their performance. Next I became aware of how variations in designs and modified angles of these designs led to higher and higher performance of colored gems. It was exciting and I continued my research as I continue to this day to love what I refer to as “High Performance” gemstones. I now find myself comfortably competent. What I present to you is not found in the average jewelers inventory. It is too time consuming, too complicated, and thus too costly for the average jeweler to inventory these gemstones. Please enjoy what I have to offer. If for no other pleasure than to appreciate their inherent, lasting beauty.

Dale P. Carriere

The Perpetrator

Colombian Emerald Pendant

The Leprechaun
Commercial Cut Emerald
14 kt White Gold

Star Cut Citrine 26 ct

Design and Faceting by "Rodney"

Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon 1.38 ct

Cabochon designed and fashioned by Dale Carriere

African Spinel 7.29 ct

Livingston Spinel
Tapered Pentagon Design by Bob Livingston
Faceted by Bob Livingston

Tanzanian Umbalite Garnet 6.00 ct

From the Umba Valley
Rhododendron Rapture
Dale’s 11 Design by Dale P Carriere
Faceted by Dale P Carriere

Minas Gerais Alexandrite 0.38 ct

Adaptive Rectangle Design by Dale P Cairriere
Faceting by Dale P Carriere

Burma Ruby Ring 7 ct

Traditional Native Cut
Design and Special Order by Fitzjohn Jewelers, Temple City, CA

Burma Ruby and Diamond Matching Set

Rubies 3.1 total ct weight
Traditional Native Cut
Design and Special Order by Fitzjohn Jewelers, Temple City, CA

Cubic Zirconia 10.52 ct

Cut-Corner Barion Cushion w/Round Table 2008
Design by Wayne Emery
Faceted by Dale P Carriere

Pakistani Supatt Peridot 4.51 ct

Faceting by Dale P Carriere

Aquamarine 39.48 ct

Floating Table Square Brilliant Design by Paul Ahlstedt
Faceting by Dale P Carriere

Rutile Synthetic Trilliant 5.90 ct

Signature #4 Design by Jeff R Graham
Faceting by Dale P Carriere