There is something different about wearing a piece of jewelry that was made just for you. Not selected from a case. Not pulled off a rack. Designed with your input, shaped around your preferences, and built by hand in a shop you can actually walk into. That is what custom jewelry in Knoxville looks like … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to Custom Engagement Rings: You already know what you want to say. You have thought about the moment, the setting, the words. What you have not figured out yet is the ring. Not because you have not tried, but because scrolling through identical mass-produced styles at chain stores has left you with … Read more
A stone falls out. Maybe you noticed the empty setting right away, or maybe you looked down an hour later and found the gap. Either way, a missing stone does not mean the piece is gone. Stone replacement is one of the most satisfying repairs in jewelry because the result is a piece that looks … Read more
An engagement ring is one of the only pieces of jewelry most people wear every single day. It goes through workouts, dish washing, yard work, morning showers, and everything else daily life involves. That kind of consistent exposure makes routine care more important than most people realize when they first put it on. At … Read more
The whir of the polishing machine always takes me back. It is a rhythmic hum that has not changed since 1986. I was a young man in Knoxville then. I had one bench and a handful of tools. My sons, Blake and Chris, work right next to me. We have seen styles come and go … Read more
As we settle into 2026, the team here at Rick Terry Jewelry Designs wanted to take a second to breathe and say a massive thank you. If you’ve been coming to see Rick since he opened the doors in 1986 or you just found our Knoxville showroom this year, you are the reason we get … Read more
When Christmas lights go up, we start searching for that perfect item, that one gift that truly captures how we feel. Jewelry, more than anything else, is a true meaningful gift. That’s why your selection needs to be made with genuine, pure intentions. We all remember the scene from Love Actually, right? The beautiful necklace … Read more
Every piece of fine jewelry, especially an engagement ring or a treasured family heirloom, holds a unique story. These aren’t just accessories; they are significant investments in memory. You want that sparkle to last forever, right? The good news is that keeping treasured pieces brilliant and safe is much easier than you think. This instruction … Read more
When you choose a piece of jewelry, especially something as meaningful as an engagement ring, you’re not just buying sparkle. You’re choosing a symbol of love, care, and memory. And for more people today, that choice goes deeper than beauty. It’s about how that jewelry came to be. So, what does “ethical sourcing” mean, and … Read more
When you look at an engagement ring, you see sparkle, beauty, and a lifetime promise. But have you ever stopped to think about the complete trip that piece took before it reached your hand? It’s a fascinating trip that starts deep in the earth and ends in a meaningful symbol of your love. For couples … Read more
