Melt Chocolate, Not Jewelry

With gold above $3,000 an ounce recently some people are wondering, “Should I melt down that gold jewelry I’m not wearing and make something new? Or use it to fix other jewelry?” 

Sounds good, right? But not so fast.  

 

If you have gold jewelry you’re not wearing and you’d like to put it to work in making new jewelry, the best solution is to give you what’s called the “raw gold” value of your gold jewelry.  We then apply that amount to whatever we’re working on for you—new jewelry, or restoring an existing piece of jewelry. Melting down existing gold sounds good, but it’s actually not a good idea.

 

Why? When jewelers make gold jewelry they do so using pure gold. 14 karat gold has other metals alloyed to it. Those alloys do good work—they strengthen the gold. But when you melt a 14 karat gold piece of jewelry they get in the way, causing problems in working with the metal.  Once melted and then cast, the gold can develop bubbles and also become more porous, making it susceptible to cracking. 

 

So save that impulse to melt something for the next time you’re making brownies. And call your friendly neighborhood Jewelry Doctor* at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), so we can get started making something wonderful for you!

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Your source for beautiful—and long-lasting—jewelry.

 

*If you can read this, we’re in the neighborhood.

 

©2025 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

You Can Do It

Yes, it's that time again--Mother's Day is right around the corner. But good news: We still have lots of beautiful jewelry for the moms on your list.  

Here are some stories to put you in the mood. https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/search/label/Mother%27s%20Day

So call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244). We can't wait to help you shine on the biggest day of the year.*  

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Your mom already loves you, but now she'll love you even more.

*Except for your birthday, of course.

©2025 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Dennis Seeks Guidance

“I dreamed I went to buy a rose* for my Valentine, and all they had was thorns. What does it mean?” says Dennis to his friend Joe.

 

“Hmn,” says Joe. “Let me think.” He strokes his beard. “Oh! I know. Maybe it means you might want to step on it, call Laynie, the San Francisco Jewelry Doctor, since Valentine’s Day is, what, less than a week away and you want to make sure they still have jewelry in stock?”

 

Listen to Joe.  Call the Doctor at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244). We’ve got gorgeous jewelry—from sterling silver to platinum, not to mention wonderful handcrafted jewelry from the Laynie Tzena collection—to make this the best Valentine’s Day ever.

 

But honey? Do it now, because selection is, as they say, limited, and we don’t want you—you, of all people—to be left out.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Making dreams come true for more years than you can imagine. (We started in the crib.)

 

*Perhaps Dennis might want to consider this rose pendant and chair from Stuller.  https://www.stuller.com/products/87735/?groupId=208499&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=N3LM8km8YW&recommendationSearchTerm=rose%20necklaces&recommendationIndex=0&r=undefined.  

 

Or these earrings, which the Jewelry Doctor’s friend Jane would call a “show-stopper.”  https://www.stuller.com/products/8082/?groupId=39172&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=SQqqrVt4Sw&recommendationSearchTerm=rose%20earrings&recommendationIndex=0&r

 

He could also browse our Valentine's Day section. 

https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s%20Day

 

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Jewelry That Works--For You

Maybe you received a gift that’s not exactly your style—maybe not even close? We understand.

https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2015/12/you-shouldnt-have.html

 

Or maybe it’s time to take another look at that box of jewelry you would really like to wear, but that necklace is too short, this one’s too long, or part of it came off, or the clasp is missing—we’ve seen all of the above, too. https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-new-life-in-making.html

 

So call the doctor—the Jewelry Doctor, that is, at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and soon all will be well.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. We make everything better. (Okay, not everything in life. But when it comes to jewelry? We’ve got you covered.) 

Hark! Are Those Reindeer in the Distance? And Are They Schlepping a Menorah?

Here’s a lovely reminder from last year about upcoming events. 

(You’re welcome.) https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2023/12/is-it-really-next-monday.html

 

And honey, it’s actually Wednesday of next week, not Monday.  So you don’t need to panic, but you do need to call.

 

“What’s that number again?”

 

415/796-3969. Or you could text us at 415/596-4244. But honey? Do it now, while you’re thinking about it. Because you know that certain someone is about to call and then you’ll be, shall we say, preoccupied for the rest of the day.

 

“Do you have ___________?”*

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Home for great-gifting, and the love and admiration that follow.

 

*We sure do! As of this writing, we can still help with our full range of jewelry, including fine jewelry--for example, here is the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide from Stuller, one of our favorite sources.

https://assets.stullercloud.com/web/apps/images/flipbooks/2024/season-of-splendor-2024/index.html  

--and our handcrafted jewelry (which is also fine, but we digress). 

For a look at the Laynie Tzena Collection of pendants, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in porcelain, Venetian glass, gemstones, and Swarovski crystal, just ask when you call and we’ll be happy to send images your way. 

Of course, as we get closer to the holidays (Xmas Wednesday, Chanukah starting that very night but with a little grace period** because it lasts for eight nights) wonderful jewelry will still be available, but some items may have sold out. 

 

**Let us define “grace period”: A grace period means you get an extra day or possibly two to make your selection so that it arrives before the eighth night, which would make someone look like a schmo and we are not having that.

 

***“How did you know about my certain someone?”**

 

Honey, let us review. I am a doctor. And doctors know everything.

 

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Hearts All Around

It’s February, the month devoted to the heart—in this case, a purple one, in a lovely bracelet featuring this month’s birthstone: amethyst. 

https://www.stuller.com/products/brc746/?groupId=114968&recommendationSource=SiteSearch 

The bracelet also appears in this beloved story from our archives. 

https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2021/02/one-step-ahead-and-just-in-time.html

 

Be sure to check out our “Valentine’s Day” section for more great gift ideas.

 

And here’s Stuller’s wonderful new brochure in honor of the occasion.

https://assets.stullercloud.com/web/apps/images/flipbooks/2024/valentines-day-gift-guide/index.html

 

So call your friendly neighborhood** Jewelry Doctor at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and let’s put our heads together about the perfect gift for your Valentine.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Heart-stopping jewelry for today and always.

 

**If you can read this, we’re in the neighborhood.

 

©2024 Laynie Tzena.  All Rights Reserved.

Santa is Ready. Are you?

Yes, it's true: Santa is coming down the chimney in just two days. But will he arrive empty-handed, disappointing children (large and small) everywhere? Not necessarily!

“How is that possible?”

Oh, honey, we are on it: You can still get wonderful handcrafted jewelry from the Laynie Tzena collection: pendants, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in porcelain, Venetian glass, Swarovski crystal and gemstones. Just call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), tell us about the people on your list, and we'll put our heads together and find great gifts we can send overnight.

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. We’ve got you covered.

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