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...
Studio Tour | New Space
Earlier this year Hannah Blount Jewelry moved into a larger studio space, just down the hall from HBJ's original location. This new space accommodates our growing...
Behind the Magic | Aventurescence
Aventurescence is the optical phenomena of glitter-like shimmer within a gemstone. Derived from the Italian word for 'by chance', aventurescence was discovered, by chance, in the 18th century. This optical phenomena occurs...
Caring for Your Jewelry
Even the best made jewelry requires extra care, especially over the years. Taking care of and storing your jewelry will make all the difference for the lifespan...
Hannah Blount Jewelry for Sparrow Collection
Some of your favorite Hannah Blount Jewelry pieces can now be found at Sparrow Collection in Annapolis, MD. When store owner, and all around bad...
Press | Hannah Blount, Improper Bostonian Hearts To Follow 2017
I had a great time being included in the Improper Bostonian's Hearts to Follow issue, just in time for Valentine's Day! You can read my...
Anatomy Of An HBJ Pearl
One of my many wonderful finds from this year's Tucson gem show was a new selection of baroque pearls. At the HBJ studio, we work...
Tucson Gem Show 2017
I'm back in the studio after this year's Tucson Gem Show, and am so excited to turn my finds into new pieces. I traveled to Arizona with...
Naturally Refined
Nature is Hannah Blount Jewelry's biggest source of inspiration. From the aquatic to the forrest-dwelling, the organic grit and refinement of the natural world inspires...
Press | HBJ Cameo by Gem Gossip
Two of our favorite ladies were featured in Gem Gossip's face jewelry trend round up! The ladies are in great company with the likes of...