About Collette Fortin

Collette Fortin entered jewelry creation after a long, successful career in fashion design. She went back to the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan, where she had previously received her Bachelor's degree in fashion design, and graduated summa cum laude in Jewelry Design in 1995. Collette then began an eighteen-month-long apprenticeship with the famous goldsmith, Marne Ryan. She works in her design studios in both Manhattan and Ridge, NY.

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Collette Fortin has been handcrafting jewelry for over 10 years. Her fresh and unique designs are carefully styled to complement your own individual spirit. From Mayan Glyphs to modern designs, you're sure to find something you love in Collette's extensive collection.

Collette works in gold, sterling silver and copper, and personally hand-selects gemstones to go perfectly with the piece. Browse through her on-line catalog to see her selection of specialty items. And if you don't see quite what you want, Collette also makes jewelry to order.

Use the order form or e-mail to Collette to plan out a piece uniquely your own.

Click on the buttons below to see more of Collette's individual lines of jewelry, and to find out more about Ceiba Tree Jewelry's designs. Use her convenient order form to submit your order, selecting the metals, design and gemstones of your choice, or e-mail to Collette to discuss your own special one of a kind design.