September 06, 2021
You don't want to choose a pendant from photo to receive a completely different stone. And everybody chooses something different. We are as individual as they are.
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August 27, 2021
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January 12, 2021
Here's hoping that the haze of 2020 lifts little by little and we can see each other and go do something fun together in 2021! Happy New Year from LBJ and thank you for supporting our little handmade jewelry company!
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December 11, 2020
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What is the value of your jewelry? The value of diamonds and gold is obvious and measurable ... but what about the jewelry that just makes you feel good. What is the value of sentiment?
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December 04, 2020
My most valuable possession cost $9.99 at Target...
... Confidence is worth more than all the weight-loss programs and skin-care regimens combined. I don’t care if you need a magic mirror to get it ... get it!
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November 29, 2020
Many people feel more comfortable choosing an outfit than they do choosing the jewelry to wear with it. As the holidays approach, apply a few smart lessons, self knowledge and deliberation, and you can develop a great jewelry wardrobe.
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November 18, 2020
Long before I was a jewelry designer I was a maker. It is just the way I’m wired.
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September 30, 2020
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September 15, 2020
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October 22, 2019
Years ago I would get a wave of disappointment with a ring to resize or a slight change in the chain length. But not anymore! Let’s get it right! Let's get to know each other!
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August 28, 2019
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That little pop of coral red or orange was a consistent feature of many Native American jewelry traditions -- especially the Zuni inlaid stuff. I always thought that was coral ... It was only recently that I realized it was spiny oyster shell.
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August 07, 2019
What is design?
When you ask an architect to come into your home and help you design a project, she will ask you what problems you want to solve.
I am a jewelry designer. What problems can I possibly solve with jewelry design? How to strap rocks to our body and look nice while we’re doing it? We've been doing it since the beginning of time, after all.
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July 04, 2019
But how does the goal of being independent work when we are constantly being told what to do? If we’re lucky … there comes a day we stop listening! That’s our independence day!
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June 19, 2019
Shopping in my little shop of jewelry, accessories and handmade craft items is not the natural habitat of most men over a certain age. I’m sticking to that even if it’s a stereotype. Here are some tips for finding the perfect, well thought out jewelry gift.
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May 08, 2019
"So many decisions were made because I was a mom ... and they were the best decisions of my life!"
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April 16, 2019
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Royston Ribbon Turquoise forms in the Boulder mine also in Nevada. The turquoise develops in amazing stripes or ribbons. The host rocks for the deposits are often limestone or shale.
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April 05, 2019
Is your birthstone diamond? Congratulations -- they are kind of the penultimate stone in our jewelry culture. They have captured such a huge part of our imaginations and an even larger part of our jewelry industry -- but is that because of how utterly beautiful and captivating they are? Or how rare?
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March 29, 2019
When someone finds that perfect necklace and she’s seeing how it looks on her neck, often times the next question is: “Do you have earrings to match?” Then some even ask for the bracelet next -- the three-piece suit - necklace, earrings, and bracelet.
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March 21, 2019
I’ll admit it … as a kid and young woman, I wondered why turquoise wasn’t my birthstone ... really? I had my first turquoise dream at age 8. How about something with color? I am always surrounded by color. Aquamarine seemed so soft and whispery to me. “Soft and whispery” are about the total opposite of my personality. I am usually the person to get up on a table and shove my foot in my mouth, then flag everyone to make sure no one misses it.
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February 19, 2019
Why is it that you see amethyst Geodes every time you visit your favorite Spa or Wellness Center? Because Amethyst is very powerful during meditation, but also promotes mindfulness any time. And being so plentiful all over the earth -- it is remarkably affordable!
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February 08, 2019
There are a lot of things that separate “traditional” men and women. One disparity I’ve never been sorry about is wardrobe. In my opinion, women are the lucky ones. We have so many more choices at our disposal! And it’s not just variety in styles, but we are free to add and play with colors and textures and shine.
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February 01, 2019
You don’t have to be a jewelry designer to notice the ramp-up of jewelry store commercials before Valentines Day. Lots of ocean waves and talk of eternity and endless love and, wait, where does a kiss begin? And if it isn’t the messaging it’s the design … come on …
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January 16, 2019
There are so many legends and myths about birthstones’ powers, and their therapeutic uses, and according to some of these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightens its already strong healing powers.
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December 10, 2018
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In my mind … everyone should have some turquoise in their jewelry collection.
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