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All About Turquoise Jewelry

Obsessed with Opals

Coveted & Rare: Kazakhstan Turquoise

The Meaning Of | The Intaglio Waiting Series

The HBJ Gemstone Library

The Meaning Of | Proud Grey Lady Cameo Ring

HBJ's Proud Grey Lady ring is a handmade homage to the inclusivity and beauty of the LGBTQ community.

Introducing The Milgrain Collection

The studio is excited to welcome a new, glimmering collection that combines antique glamour with ornate design, and organic elements...

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. Thi...

Behind The Magic | Asterism Phenomena

With this latest Vanity necklace, comprised of 70.21ct of star sapphire, we were inspired to break down the phenomena that makes star sapphires (among other gemstones) so beautiful and unique. ...

Metaphysical Properties | Opal

The magic of opals is apparent in their looks alone. These gems vary in type, appearance and metaphysical use. All this variation makes them a complicated gemstone with many different uses, from en...

Behind the Magic | Iridescent Phenomenas

Here at the Hannah Blount Jewelry studio, we often use language to describe our gemstones, that speaks to their prismatic coloring – like viridescence or lustrous, etc. These words refer to the sh...

How It Was Made – Roseate Vanity Earrings

My Roseate Vanity earrings are comprised of balmy, blush sapphires, chocolate diamonds and 14k rose gold. Originally, I made the setting as a pair of studs in oxidized silver. Whilst these were bea...

January Birthstone – Garnet

Beautiful garnet gems have a long, rich history dating back to Egyptian Pharaohs – even mentioned in the stories of King Solomon. Some believe garnets denote regeneration and vitality, making them...

Dendritic Chrysoprase

In love with these summer colors! The chrysoprase is speckled with glorious dendritic inclusions. They look like naturalistic speckles and painterly landscapes.