Custom Cufflinks

Here at M. Flynn we spend most of our time working on women’s jewelry, so when we get the chance to work on something for men, it’s always a new and interesting experience. People have asked about cufflinks many times, but we had never really figured out a way to design them in an original way.

Despite that, we recently worked on two custom orders for cufflinks and we're pretty excited about how they came out.

The first involved a groom who wanted to make cufflinks out of the buttons from his grandfather’s old Navy uniform to wear in his wedding. We always like the idea of turning family heirlooms into new things, so we thought this was a cool project worth mentioning.

The other order allowed us to be a little more creative. A bride and groom wanted to give all the men in their wedding party custom cufflinks. Since the wedding was taking place on the Cape we engraved these sterling silver ovals, one with the outline of the Cape and one with each recipient’s monogram. We were really proud of the final product. Nice one-of-a-kind gifts right?

Will you Move with us?

Facebook just notified us that they are changing their format of the group pages and they would like us to move to a business format. Well, yes, it is annoying. We hate to make you move with us but can we bribe you???
Please move with us, "like" us, and tell your friends to "like" us. In fact do any other "Facebook Activity" you can think of and we will enter you in a contest to win some great stuff!!
The Grand prize winner - A 3-strand Coin pearl necklace


2nd Grand prize winner - A 3-strand Recycled glass necklace


The 1st runner up - 3-strand Recycled glass bracelet


The 2nd runner up- Elaine Turner clutch in leopard!



3rd place winners (4 of them) will win Antique flower earrings in crystal color of their choice


So come move with us. Winners will be announced on July 6th.
Click on and like us: http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-Flynn-Accessories/134909166585406

Turning something OLD into something NEW

One of the most exciting things about being in the jewelry business, is the moment someone walks in with an old piece of jewelry and asks us to turn it into something new. Whether it be something they no longer use, a piece passed down to them that needs updating or a complete jewelry makeover.

Recently we had a woman come in with her mother's old engagement ring. It's always nice to have jewelry passed down to you, but in this case, the diamond solitaire cut was an obvious engagement band, and our client felt a little strange walking around wearing it. This was a particularly fun project because she was interested in redesigning it into a floral cocktail-type ring and my sister and I got to get a little creative with it. In addition to the diamonds, we ended up adding several Amethyst stones - a nice touch because they're both her father's and mother's birthstone. Here's what the final ring looked like:


The greatest part was how much she loved the final product. In this case we were able to turn the old piece into something new and exciting while keeping its history and her personal connection to it intact.

If you have any old things gathering dust in your jewelry box, bring them in, let's make something new!

A Special Touch: Wedding Jewelry As a Gift

Wedding days are often some of the most meaningful and memorable days of our lives. One thing that made my day even more special was the wedding jewelry I received from my parents to wear while walking down the aisle. It’s often the small touches that make the most difference, and wearing the bracelet my parents gave me was not only symbolic on the day, but now reminds me of my wedding each time I wear it.


I came up with the idea for this blog entry after watching the royal wedding last month, during which the world watched Kate Middleton marry her prince in a stunning pair of diamond earrings given to her by her parents. I loved this idea because even though her jewelry collection will probably grow to be very large, these will most definitely remain one of the most cherished pieces. It was touching to see her parents give her a special gift to take with her as she moves into her new life.


Queen Elizabeth also received wedding jewelry from her parents on her wedding day in November 1947 – a double strand of pearls.


We just worked on a lovely pair of earrings that a groom plans to give to his bride on their wedding day. They are a beautiful, custom-made pair of pearl and diamond earrings that will be perfect for her to wear on the day but also any day after. Even though they are simple, they truly are a staple piece of jewelry that will be enjoyed forever and perhaps passed on to the next generation.

My Victorian Slide Bracelet

As we've mentioned in past blog entries, the Victorian Era was a very important time for jewelry and the development of personal style. At that time, pocket watches were worn around the neck, and in order to adjust the lengths of the chains women began wearing slides. Slides pulled the chain up or down, came in all shapes and sizes and were often engraved or bejeweled.

Towards the end of the era, when watches moved to wrists, these ornate slides became collectible antiques, and were restrung on double strand gold chains to be worn as bracelets. The most interesting thing about these slide bracelets, is that no two are alike. I bought mine at an estate sale several years ago and love it because it's entirely unique and a cool way to bring historic pieces into a modern era.

Save the Date!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

With Mother's Day just a few weeks away, we wanted to put together a list of M. Flynn favorites that your mom will love.

Our personalized pieces make great, unique gifts that will surely get you on your mom's good side.


A custom-made charm necklace is a great keepsake idea, and can be personalized with engravings, birthstones and charms to make a meaningful piece for mom.


Our stackable rings are another great idea and can be made with birthstones or your mom's favorite precious stone.

For custom charm necklaces and stackable ring inquiries, please call us at (617) 292-0079, or email us at info@mflynnstudio.com and we will work with you to create the perfect personalized gift for your mom.

Add a splash of color to her life with a necklace or bracelet from our new recycled glass collection. In shades of turquoise, olive and amber, they are a perfect accessory for spring.


Check out the recycled glass pieces here.

Give her some sparkle with a pair of our popular antique flower earrings.


Check out our antique flower earrings here.

This pearl bracelet is an elegant gift that any mother would love.


Check out the cleopatra pearl bracelet here.