jewelry Archives - Tracy Matthews

Italian Design Inspiration

Are you inspired when you travel? Traveling has always felt like design research for me… Crystal blue waters, ancient architecture and cultural experience are HUGE on my inspiration list. That’s why I feel pretty blessed that I’ve been able to travel to Italy twice in the past two years! There is something about Italy…

My Fave Jewelry Looks from the 2015 Emmy’s

Last night was certainly a breath of fresh air for award shows. For me, I spend the night trying to decide who to root for, as all my favorites were up against each other! I’m totally obsessed with Game of Thrones, House of Cards and Mad Men… Regardless, I’m sure we can all agree…

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…

My Top 10 Favorite Looks from the Met Gala 2014

I always look forward to the Met Gala – one of the only red carpets set in warm weather (watching celebrities freeze to death isn’t always the most glamorous)! This year’s Met Gala paid tribute to legendary designer Charles James, and the red carpet certainly took hints from his creativity. So many dresses were structurally…