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...

Glacé Terra - Herkimer "Diamonds"

Part strata, part shimmer, and entirely supernatural:the elements of a Herkimer "diamond" are rare and otherworldly. These raw quartz crystals are mined exclusively in Herkimer,...

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Prismatic Sapphire Rings

Sapphires' abundance of colors makes them the perfect fall gemstone: gradients of striking hues that transition from light to dark alongside organic inclusions. While cobalt...

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All About Turquoise Jewelry

SERENITY | COMMUNICATION | SPIRITUAL EXPANSION Birthstone: December   Anniversary: 11th   MOHs Hardness: 5-6   Turquoise has a long history in both the jewelry industry as...

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The Magic of Medusa: One-of-a-kind Jewelry

Celebrate the misunderstood magic of Medusa with HBJ’s newest, one-of-a-kind series, featuring ancient coins of the Gorgon myth in designs from Waiting, Vanity, Ruthie B....

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Oceanic Odes: Scrimshaw Earrings & Necklaces

Abundant with nostalgia, hand-etched with ornate designs — HBJ’s newest Scrimshaw pieces bring the poetry of the past to life in moonstruck jewelry that honors...

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All About Tahitian Pearls

WISDOM | GROWTH | INTROSPECTION Birthstone: June   Anniversary: 30th   MOHs Hardness: 2.5-4.5 Origin: Saltwater farms in French Polynesia Tahitian pearls are beloved for their grey...

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Obsessed with Opals

Bewitched by October's birthstone, the HBJ studio is celebrating every magic-makers favorite gemstone with all new rings, necklaces, and earrings. Opals are beloved for their...

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Stranded Beauty

Striking strands of your favorite, vibrant gemstones—and ones you’ve never seen before—and lustrous pearls are fresh off the bench and available online. Take relief from...

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As Water Within: Enhydro Quartz

As if they were dropped from the clouds above, new one-of-a-kind Vanity necklaces feature atomspheric enhydro quartz pendants in a palette of fine metals. These...

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