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...
Winter Aquamarines
Cool hues, often celestial and always understated – aquamarine gems are an HBJ favorite. Whilst some aquamarines are viridescent in shade and synonymous with warmer weather; the bluer...
Giving Better This Season – Rosie's Place
This week HBJ is donating 10% of sales to Rosie's Place, the USA's first women's shelter; as well as offering free shipping as a little extra incentive. It...
Pre-Holiday Delights
Here at HBJ we are working hard to get some new goodies up on the website! Here are a few of our favorites: ...
West Coast Adventure
Last week I went on a road trip with two other Boston jewelers, Sophie and Lauren. We traveled from San Francisco to Portland to Seattle,...
Weathers of Nature
I remember, as a little girl, tracing my fingertips over the ornate patterns left on shells after years of tumbling through the ocean. I would...
Oysters for Warren Heritage Foundation
Warren, RI is where the Blount legacy resides- Blount Boats and Blount Seafood are there, along with much of my extended family. For the Warren...
Summer Green
These little emeralds are perfect for a fresh summery day. Made of silver and 14k gold, the green cuties are certainly a pop of color.