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...
Turquoise and Barnacles
And my love of Turquoise goes on.... I recreated all of my Turquoise Barnacle jewelry with Kingman Turquoise, a mine in Arizona that is known...
WellWed in the Secret Garden
Not only do I spy myself and three friends, but I also spy some Hannah Blount Jewelry in this season's WellWed Cape Cod and the...
A Sentimental Diamond
Before they were married, Lani's husband gifted her with a pair of diamond studs. Over time, one was sadly lost, leaving behind its lonely partner....
Tucson Gem Show
My trip to Tucson, AZ was so incredibly inspiring. The natural world of the southwest was refreshing to my city eyes, and the Turquoise and...
A Ring for Autumn
Autumn had a loose diamond she was interested in having put to good use. After much discussion, she sent me her stone and I made...
A Grandmother's Story
A friend from college approached me about making something special for his grandmother, Gladys. George wanted a birthstone necklace for the woman who has been...
Sites Set on a New Site
For those who have not seen a peek of the new logo and speckled egg design, I have been working with graphic designer Martha Carl...
Custom Cross
My uncle, Denis Haack, is a brilliant Christian speaker and one of the most inspired people I know. He has been a constant voice of...