Tracy Matthews, Author at Tracy Matthews

Love is Love… Marriage Equality is Here!

Last week marked an incredible moment in history: Marriage equality is now legal in all 50 of the United States. Having the choice to live your life as you chose has always been the foundation of the American Dream. From that standpoint,I never really understood why anyone had a problem with same sex couples getting…

Oscars Jewelry to Die For: 2015 Edition

The Oscar’s have been the beating heart of all things hollywood glamour, and last night was no different! Neil Patrick Harris magician skits aside, the Academy Awards red carpet and the magic of the movies have always been such an inspiration for me. While every fine jewelry designer has a special place in her…

A Trend Here to Stay: Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Recently, I’ve been designing loads of rings in one of my favorite metals, Rose Gold. The pink hued metal was quite popular back in the art deco period and was first popularized by Cartier’s trinity ring! Since the rose tint accents just about any stone perfectly, it has such a ‘modern classic’ vibe. I’m going to…

My Favorite Jewelry Looks from the 2015 Golden Globes

It’s that time of year again! Award seasons gives those of us in style-related industries something to look forward to after the holidays, and the Golden Globes certainly didn’t disappoint. Let’s check out some of my favorite jewelry looks from the 2015 Golden Globes, and which award show trends are here to stay! Statement Necklaces…

2014 in Review: My Favorite Alternative Bridal Inspirations

2015 is here and I am so grateful! As 2014 comes to a close, I am ringing in the New Year with a hefty dose of gratitude an overwhelming appreciation. I’ve been a little quiet here and haven’t been writing many articles for my “magazine.” However, that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been busy at…

Drool Worthy Emerald and Diamond Convertible Drop Earrings

I’m obsessed Emeralds! So I was thrilled to be bombarded with an influx of custom design opportunities all featuring green stones. From emeralds to tourmaline, green stones are just stunning and perfect for jewelry of all types. Earlier this summer…

My Favorite Jewelry from New York Fashion Week: Part 1

The Spring-Summer 2015 season fashion shows are here, and with them comes a whole new world of jewelry to lust after! In just the first couple days of New York Fashion Week, I’ve already found some total gems! (Pun Intended!) Nicholas K Remember when we talked about the concept of dresses as jewelry? Well…

Ear Cuffs at the Emmy’s 2014

Every year I look forward to award shows to drool over the gorgeous gowns and of course, the jewelry. The Emmy’s were awesome this year…especially when I saw all of the ear crawlers aka ear cuffs spotted on the runways! While ear cuffs have been around for a while, this year’s Emmy’s is launching them…

How to Select the Perfect Diamond

Selecting the perfect diamond for an engagement ring can be a stressful endeavor! Are you confused about where to start? You might have heard of “The 4 C’s” in passing. You may even know the actual C’s – Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat weight. But when it comes down to it, many people don’t know…

10 Ways to Pamper Your Mom This Mother’s Day

Every year Mother’s Day comes around, and no matter how much we love the moms in our lives we’ll often find ourselves at a loss as to the day’s events. What should you do? What gift should you get her? How do I tell her I appreciate her without the help of an impersonal card?…