Generations of Craftsmanship: The Rick Terry Family Legacy

A vintage photograph of the original Rick Terry Jewelry Designs storefront in Knoxville, showing the start of the Rick Terry Family Legacy.

In a world filled with endless options and online marketplaces, it’s easy to feel like just another customer. But for something as personal as jewelry, a piece that celebrates a major milestone or holds a family story, you need more than a generic product. You need a piece with its own story, made by people … Read more

Prongs and Tips by Rick Terry Jewelry

A close-up of a diamond ring's intricate setting, showing the sturdy prongs and tips that hold the main stone.

Have you ever looked at a favorite ring or pendant and wondered what keeps that precious stone in place? It’s not magic; it’s the work of tiny metal claws called prongs. These small but powerful pieces of metal are like the security guards for your valuable or sentimental gemstones. They hold everything securely, making sure … Read more

5 Custom Necklace Ideas to Inspire You

A custom necklace featuring a large, unique-cut pink gemstone surrounded by a diamond halo on a white gold chain.

In a world filled with mass-produced items, it is not always easy to find a necklace that feels truly unique and personal. A special piece of jewelry should tell a story, mark a special occasion, or simply be a genuine reflection of who you are. So, what do you do when you cannot find that … Read more

How to Choose a Gemstone That Complements Your Skin Tone

Custom diamond bracelet in yellow gold, featuring round and baguette cut diamonds, perfectly complementing any skin tone.

This is a good question, and the answer lies in an important insight: identifying your skin’s undertone. This is not about the surface color of your skin, which can change with sun exposure or in different lighting. Instead, it is about the subtle, underlying hue beneath your skin’s surface that determines which colors make you … Read more