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...
Farewell to Crowns
As of the end of 2013, the Crowns Collection will be officially discontinued. Although I love my Crowns, I have decided to go in another...
Nantucket Shellfish Association
The Nantucket Shellfish Association is a nonprofit organization from my hometown that is "...dedicated to conserving the shellfish and the shellfisheries in the waters of...
Night and Day
These new crown rings are like night and day. The deep, dusky black moonstone shimmers next to the subtle, ethereal glow of the white moonstone....
A Collection of Abstract Silhouettes
Mirage is what you get when you put a jeweler who loves abstract beauty, delicate things, and wax-carving in front of a workbench.I had been...
Lovely New Sizes
Instead of just small and a large Turquoise drop earrings, there is now a medium size in this lush stone as well: And to accompany...
Egg and Branch
The original piece that inspired my Waiting Collection, the very beginning of HBJ, are my Egg and Branch Earrings. The hopefulness of eggs and the...
A Happy Engagement
Congratulations to Chris and Jess on their engagement! I had the privilege of custom crafting their engagement ring, and love the outcome. Chris knew...