What Kind Of Mom Are We Talking About?

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

Please don’t talk to me about Mother’s Day! It’s so hard for me to know what to get my mom. I see all these flowery ads, and that is so not her. I know lots of people give their mother pearls or gold jewelry for Mother’s Day. But I have never, ever seen my mother wear pearls or anything gold. She’s casual. She likes sports. So I guess jewelry is out, right?

No Ruffles, Please

Dear NRP:

Jewelry not an option? You must be kidding. Let’s start with this lovely bowling ball and pins https://www.stuller.com/products/28629/?groupId=114736&recommendationSource=SiteSearch.

We also have tennis racquets, baseballs, basketballs, and other sports charms that can be made into pendants, as well as wonderful necklaces and bracelets with understated gemstones like snowflake obsidian and hematite, not to mention great sterling silver chains and other jewelry that’s super-cas.  

So not to worry.  The Jewelry Doctor knows there is no such thing as a “universal mom.” (She has read Adrienne Rich.) So we’re not talking about some cookie-cutter, generic gift that everybody says all moms will like. Phooey to that, we say. We’re talking about your mom.  Your very specific, mom-like-no-other-mom. Call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and we’ll put our heads together about what your mom would really love. 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor.  Real gifts for real people.

©2019 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

  

Habit-Forming

We all have things we love. And that’s wonderful. Favorite foods we prepare or order in a restaurant, outfits we wear again and again—these are great sources of comfort in changing, often unpredictable times.

But when does a favorite become a habit? When does Old Faithful become a rut?

A woman I know has a note on her computer: “Do something every day that scares you.”

Okay. Maybe not every day. But if you find you’re reaching for that solitaire pendant or string of pearls every single day, consider trying a pearl pendant, maybe a pearl ring, and give that solitaire a rest while you wear a three-stone pendant—or maybe a diamond festoon?

“What’s a festoon?” 

A cousin to the pendant. 
http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-heart-of-matter_17.html

We could also talk about adding a little color to your jewelry wardrobe. Oh, wait. We already did. 
http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2015/12/add-little-color.html

I always tell my jewelry customers, “I’m going to help you find jewelry in the style you already love—and every once in a while I’m going to invite you to stretch a little.”

I saw that look. But what would you say if someone told you, “You must wear that dress (or eat that dish) every day for the rest of your life”? Chances are, you wouldn’t hear of it.

So let yourself consider, “What kinds of new jewelry would I enjoy? If I wanted to try something new, what would that be?”

Then do it. 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Where you always get to be yourself—only more so.

©2019 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

News Flash: Big Day On The Horizon

Psst! A little birdie told us there’s a kind of major holiday coming up a week from Sunday. 

What’s that? You know it’s Mother’s Day? Honey, you are so on the ball. You must have your gift already.  

You don’t? Well, not to worry (but don’t get too casual about it, either). We’ve got all kinds of lovely jewelry your mom will adore—just as she adores you. Oh, yes, she does. She told us so just the other day.*

Here’s a little story to get you in the mood.
https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-word-from-our-sponsor-how-do-you.html?m=0

And now is the perfect time** to call your friendly neighborhood*** Jewelry Doctor at 415/796-3969 (or text 415/596-4244) so we can make this her best Mother’s Day ever. Which will, of course, make you a star. Which is a nice thing to be.

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Consider us Mother’s Day Central.

*“How did my mother get your number?”

Honey, we are talking about mothers here. Mothers have superpowers. But you already knew that, right?

**Well, actually, the perfect time would have been sometime last week—but this is the real world we’re dealing with. Just call us.

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

You Got This

Love is in the air—and if that causes you a bit of panic as you consider the calendar, your Jewelry Doctor would like to remind you that you can always make great choices in jewelry, as you do elsewhere in life*. For example, there was that wonderful gift you chose just last year at this time, after reading about Robert and his true blue friend Jerry. Remember? Have another look at that story, and take heart. 

https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2018/02/are-you-listening-robert-or-gift-of.html  

Then call your friendly neighborhood Jewelry Doctor** at 415/796-3969 (or text us at 415/596-4244), and we’ll find something beautiful for you this time, too.

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Making people happy for over 20 years.***

*Yes, we mean you. Someone was just raving about you yesterday.

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

***Okay, we can’t make you happy. But we can help.

The Belle of the Ball (or Holiday Parties Made Better)

Your favorite necklace broke right before the big night? Read this, honey.

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2015/12/saddle-up-white-horse.html

Then call the doctor—the Jewelry Doctor, that is. 

415/796-3969, or text 415/596-4244.

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

And Now, for Something Completely Different

Well, maybe not completely different, just not that particular holiday gift somebody thought you would love. That necklace! Or those earrings. Or that—well, you get the idea. 

So what to do? Simple. Have a cup of your favorite beverage, and read this. https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2015/12/you-shouldnt-have.html

Then call us at 415/796-3969 (or text 415/596-4244), and we’ll create something you will actually love to wear.

“Promise?”

Promise. Oh, and remember: it’s our little secret.

San Francicsco Jewelry Doctor. Making happy occasions even more so.

Wait, Christmas is the day after tomorrow?

Why yes. So, you know, it might be a really good idea to call your friendly neighborhood* Jewelry Doctor at 415/796-3969 (or text 415/596-4244) on the double. We have all kinds of wonderful handcrafted jewelry, in porcelain, Venetian glass, Swarovski crystal, and gemstones. But the clock is ticking, so you might want to step on it. 

Here’s a story from our archives to put you in the mood.
http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2013/12/make-it-merry-and-have-sunday-too.html

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