Tracy Matthews Custom Jewelry Services Archives

Jewelry Insider Secret: How to Trade In Old Gold for Beautiful, Custom Jewelry

You know that broken, gold snake chain that has been collecting dust in your jewelry armoire for years? It is time to put it to good use. Gold prices are at an all time high! Just last week gold’s value reached a record high of just over $1,800. What a great…

Great video on how to save some money if you are getting married

Click here to Watch the Video Just for fun, I created a little video for those of you who are getting engaged or who are in “getting married” mode. Expenses add up quickly when you are planning a wedding, so I thought I would share an insider tip on saving a little money in the…

What type of man are you marrying? Weathered or Hammered?

Image courtesy of Michelle Turner Wedding season is in full swing and if you are getting married this summer, you are certainly working on the final details. Let’s face it ladies, your man probably could care less about cake flavors and table linens and I am sure you are getting this response when you ask…

3 Super Cool Ways to Give Diamonds to Mom (that won’t break the bank) and a FREE Added Bonus

Before any of us know it, Mother’s Day is going to be here in a snap. We all know that women love diamonds (well most of them anyway). So in my usual nature I am taking care of you. What better way to take care of my clients then to give them something of great…

How I turned something old into something new (and saved my client a ton of money in the process)

Over the years, many of us start to build an amazing collection of jewelry. Our parents gift us things for important birthdays and events, a love buys us a special gift that was coveted until the relationship crumbled, we splurged on something expensive and special that we swore we would wear all the time but…

My Favorite People – Volume 1

I love my clients! So much so that I am starting a new series about some of my favorite couples and clients that I have worked with. When I switched my business model a few years ago from a wholesale jewelry business to offering my design services to private clients, I never realized that I…

A New Way to Wear Gunmetal

Amethyst Studs Preppy, Punk! Reverse set amethyst sparkles in this unexpected eco-silver and gunmetal setting. Playing on elements of classic and forward, these one-of-a-kind studs are sure to be something that you wear now and forever. Did I mention these are one-of-a-kind? Don’t waste any time! Stones: 9x7mm fancy cut amethyst Materials: renewed eco-silver coated…

Heirloom Unworn to Gorgeous Reborn

Heirloom and Diamond Ring I love this ring! From generation to generation, heirloom stones and jewelry are passed along from mothers to daughters, from grandmothers to grandchildren. Let’s face it- sometimes what was in style in 1965 is super cool but possibly less than functional in 2010. So what do you do when you’ve been…

Close to My Heart

My Jewelry Blog has launched. I am so excited to bring you some of the amazing pieces that I have been designing for my private clients, including this unique and amazing locket. The Sterling Silver Locket was designed for a new mom who wanted to hold her daughter close to her heart. Lockets are a…