What's New On The Blog

Choose me! Love me!

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.

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!

Myrl’s Pearls - What is your Jewelry ‘Worth’?

December 11, 2020 1 Comment

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?

My most valuable possession cost $9.99 at Target - What is your power jewelry?

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!

What's the "little black dress" of your jewelry wardrobe?

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.

Doug, a maker's love affair with the Southwest

November 18, 2020

Long before I was a jewelry designer I was a maker. It is just the way I’m wired.

Online Live Sales, Oh MY

September 30, 2020 1 Comment

Best Compliment Evah

September 15, 2020

Buying Jewelry Online is the Way to Go. Go Ahead ... Touch it!

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!

Spiny Oyster is Totally On Trend! Does it Matter? Nope!

August 28, 2019 1 Comment

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.

What is Design? Is there anything new under the sun in the jewelry world?

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.

Happy Independence Day! Girls can wear bolo-ties too!

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!

What a Girl Wants - How To Shop For The Jewelry She Will Love and Wear

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.

Not Another Mothers Day Sale ... Coolest Mom Ever!

May 08, 2019

"So many decisions were made because I was a mom ... and they were the best decisions of my life!"

Royston Ribbon Turquoise

April 16, 2019 5 Comments

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.

Diamonds In The Sky

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?

Not So Matchy-Matchy

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.

Look Again at Aquamarine -- You May Never Look Away

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.

Meditate with Amethyst --February's Magical Birthstone

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!

The Urban Cowboy -- Man or Myth

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.

Balance

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 …

Bring Peace, Prosperity and Good Health with Garnet

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.

Turquoise Re-Defined

December 10, 2018 2 Comments

In my mind … everyone should have some turquoise in their jewelry collection.

The Blog

Choose me! Love me!

ESPT-T Entrepreneur

Moving On

A Change is a Comin'

Myrl’s Pearls - What is your Jewelry ‘Worth’?

My most valuable possession cost $9.99 at Target - What is your power jewelry?

What's the "little black dress" of your jewelry wardrobe?

Doug, a maker's love affair with the Southwest

Online Live Sales, Oh MY

Best Compliment Evah

Buying Jewelry Online is the Way to Go. Go Ahead ... Touch it!

Spiny Oyster is Totally On Trend! Does it Matter? Nope!

What is Design? Is there anything new under the sun in the jewelry world?

Happy Independence Day! Girls can wear bolo-ties too!

What a Girl Wants - How To Shop For The Jewelry She Will Love and Wear

Not Another Mothers Day Sale ... Coolest Mom Ever!

Royston Ribbon Turquoise

Diamonds In The Sky

Not So Matchy-Matchy

Look Again at Aquamarine -- You May Never Look Away

Meditate with Amethyst --February's Magical Birthstone

The Urban Cowboy -- Man or Myth

Balance

Bring Peace, Prosperity and Good Health with Garnet

Turquoise Re-Defined

Follow