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Local Jeweler vs. Chain Store in Knoxville: Which Is Better for a Custom Engagement Ring?

April 1, 2026 by Rick Terry

Custom white gold diamond cluster ring with princess cut center stone and marquise accent diamonds handcrafted at Rick Terry Jewelry Designs in Knoxville TN

You walk into a well-known jewelry chain at the mall. The cases are spotless, the lighting is doing a lot of work, and the selection fills wall-to-wall display cases. A salesperson greets you before you’ve taken three steps inside. You spend an hour looking at pre-set rings, each one polished and pretty. You leave with … Read more

How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring From Scratch

March 17, 2026 by Rick Terry

Close-up of a custom engagement ring featuring a princess-cut diamond center stone surrounded by mixed-cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold, designed by Rick Terry Jewelry Designs in Knoxville, TN.

You know exactly how you want the moment to feel. The setting, the nerves, the look on their face. What you’re less sure about is the ring. You want something that feels them, not pulled from a glass case alongside fifty identical options. You want something made for this person, this relationship, this moment. But … Read more