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...
New: Large Skate Egg Case
Spring is fast approaching, and what better time to introduce several new pieces to the Ruthie B. Collection? The original Skate Egg Case Necklace has...
Starbucks+HBJ
My friends works at a Starbucks in the financial district here in Boston, and recommend I fill their lonely walls with some photos of...
Once Upon a Time
I have decided that my Apple Necklace would be perfect as the mascot for ABC's hit show, Once Upon A Time. I think one of...
Thanksgiving Eggs
This past Thanksgiving I had the privilege of spending the holiday with my friend's family, and her mother was kind enough to donate to my...
Playing With Volume
Large Egg Ring I love the idea of doing a cocktail ring that has volume but keeps with my image. I haven't played much...
Studio Pics
My roommate was kind enough to snap some photos of me working at my bench this morning: ...
Army of Gummy Bears
As I am starting on the orders from Fab.com's sale, I find these little glimpses of my work refreshingly comical.
HBJ+Fab.com=Love
This Sunday, January 29, I will be teaming up with (my favorite) Fab.com for a Valentine-themed jewelry sale. It will have a few selected pieces...