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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Studio Pics

My roommate was kind enough to snap some photos of me working at my bench this morning:                ...

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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.    

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It's Up!

The Fab.com sale is up and ready for order!    

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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...

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