The Making of a (Scrimshaw) Mermaid
Scrimshaw, the technique of hand-engraving + inking illustrations into shells, gemstones and other materials, dates back to whalers of the late 18th century; scrimshanders of yore created their hand-etched pieces...
All About Sapphires
ENHANCE CREATIVITY | AWARENESS | DISCIPLINE Birthstone: September Anniversary: 5th AND 45th MOHs Hardness: 9 Beloved by all for their classic cobalt color and facets,...
Holiday Happiness at SOWA
Boston! I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be popping at SoWa this month. Please join me: Friday, December 02 from 5 pm to 9 pmadd to...
Glacé Terra - Herkimer "Diamonds"
Part strata, part shimmer, and entirely supernatural:the elements of a Herkimer "diamond" are rare and otherworldly. These raw quartz crystals are mined exclusively in Herkimer,...
Prismatic Sapphire Rings
Sapphires' abundance of colors makes them the perfect fall gemstone: gradients of striking hues that transition from light to dark alongside organic inclusions. While cobalt...
All About Turquoise Jewelry
SERENITY | COMMUNICATION | SPIRITUAL EXPANSION Birthstone: December Anniversary: 11th MOHs Hardness: 5-6 Turquoise has a long history in both the jewelry industry as...
The Magic of Medusa: One-of-a-kind Jewelry
Celebrate the misunderstood magic of Medusa with HBJ’s newest, one-of-a-kind series, featuring ancient coins of the Gorgon myth in designs from Waiting, Vanity, Ruthie B....
Oceanic Odes: Scrimshaw Earrings & Necklaces
Abundant with nostalgia, hand-etched with ornate designs — HBJ’s newest Scrimshaw pieces bring the poetry of the past to life in moonstruck jewelry that honors...
All About Tahitian Pearls
WISDOM | GROWTH | INTROSPECTION Birthstone: June Anniversary: 30th MOHs Hardness: 2.5-4.5 Origin: Saltwater farms in French Polynesia Tahitian pearls are beloved for their grey...
Obsessed with Opals
Bewitched by October's birthstone, the HBJ studio is celebrating every magic-makers favorite gemstone with all new rings, necklaces, and earrings. Opals are beloved for their...