Paging Carole Lombard

The mail is just piling up over here! Always great to hear from you.

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

 

I sometimes ask my girlfriend, “Are you sure you’re not time-travelling from another century?” She likes ’30s movies, late ’50s cars, makes a mean meatloaf, and—get this—she sends thank you notes. Thank you notes! I don’t know anybody else who does that.  

 

So the latest, trendiest styles are not for her, and that’s what you see everywhere. What’s a guy to do? I saved up and took her to New York one year (we spent most of our time in the historical museums, natch, and looking at old churches. Oy.). But in the pandemic, we’re not supposed to travel. And perhaps you’ve heard that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner? Help!

 

Stumped In Fort Lee

 

Dear STIFLE:

 

Yes, word has reached your Jewelry Doctor that Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and she stands ready to help you. (Actually, she was standing but she’s sitting down for the moment, nibbling on a chocolate heart.)

 

Thank you notes! Your girlfriend is our kind of people. Here’s something from Stuller that looks tailor-made for her. (It’ll also bring a smile to the people on the receiving end of her notes.) It’s pictured in 14 karat gold, and it’s also available in white gold, rose gold, platinum, and sterling silver.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/87576/?groupId=207359&recommendationSource=productpage&recommendationType=recommendation&recommendationId=205764

 

Here are its companion earrings.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/87341/?groupId=205764&recommendationSource=productpage&recommendationType=recommendation&recommendationId=207359

 

A heart earring would also be a great choice to accompany the necklace. Here are a couple ideas.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/85883/8984952/?groupId=119271&recommendationSource=RelatedSiteSearch

 

https://www.stuller.com/products/84604/?groupId=99622&recommendationSource=RelatedSiteSearch

 

If her ears aren’t pierced, not to worry; we can change the posts or wires to clips. Just call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244) and we’ll take care of all the details.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Gifts to celebrate good old-fashioned love.

 

©2021 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Meet The New Steven

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

 

Can it be? Can I change my habit of either forgetting special occasions or running out at the last minute (well, not out this year, of course, but online—you know what I mean) to get a gift? I’m hopeful, because I saw that Figaro chain you recommended to Ronald yesterday and I thought if by chance that came in a narrower version my wife would be all over it. She’s a white gold and sterling girl, though. Any ideas?

 

Thanks,

 

Pattern-Breaking Steven

 

Dear PBS:

 

Hooray for you! Your jewelry doctor loves a great pattern—in design. Personal ones that don’t serve us? Out they go!  

 

Now about that chain: Here’s a really pretty one in sterling from Stuller. It’s 2.5mm wide, making it a great, understated choice. Plus, don’t you think the links look like hearts? I do! (Oh, but you two already said that, right?) https://www.stuller.com/products/ch434/?groupId=45916&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

  

So give us a shout at 415/796-3969, or text 415/596-4244. Sing out if you need a box.  

Oh, and Steven? Now, while you’re thinking of it, would be a really good time.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Helping you shine.

 

 ©2021 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

Gifts for the Manly

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

 

Help! I’d love to get my husband a Valentine’s Day gift, but I can’t see him wearing jewelry. He’s very masculine—not macho, but just very manly. (One of his better qualities, if you ask me :>.) So cufflinks are out. One of my friends suggested something in leather, but that’s not him, either. Maybe a tie bar, if it’s not too too, if you know what I mean. Or maybe you have other ideas for me?

 

Ronald in Oakland

 

Dear RIO:

 

Oh, honey, not to worry! Of course we have tie bars. You know, tie bars were originally invented for men, since for a long time they were the main ones wearing ties (though some women have always enjoyed them). Try one of these, from Stuller. 

https://www.stuller.com/products/86544/?groupId=194199&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

 

https://www.stuller.com/products/652889/?groupId=196778&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

 

I know most of us use cards these days, but some folks still love our money clips. https://www.stuller.com/products/84429/?groupId=93076&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

 

https://www.stuller.com/products/mc805/?groupId=102800&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

 

Another thing that might be great for your guy is a Figaro chain. They’re simple, elegant (okay, forget I said “elegant,” just stick with “simple”), and the wide ones are plenty manly.

https://www.stuller.com/products/ch629/?groupId=46113&searchTerm=ch629&recommendationSource=SearchRedirect

And you cannot go wrong with a curb chain.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/ch647/224632/?groupId=46131&recommendationSource=RelatedSiteSearch

 

Here’s one in stainless steel.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/c801/?groupId=105101&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

 

So there you have it! Get ready to be a hero. 

Oh, and honey? Next time, it is all about you. (Oh, please. Of course it is.)  

 

©2021 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

It Can’t Be! (But It Is.)

Ahoy, all ye kings and queens of the last minute: It’s that time again.

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2018/12/wait-christmas-is-day-after-tomorrow.html

 

“Isn’t it too late?”

 

Not for handcrafted jewelry from the Laynie Tzena Collection, which is always a great choice. We’ve got beautiful pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, in porcelain, Venetian glass, gemstones, and Swarovski crystal. Choose your gifts up to 8 p.m. tonight, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, and you can pick them up anytime up to 5 p.m.

 

So call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and we’ll find something wonderful for everyone on your list.

 

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

 

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.   

Friends Will Roast You On An Open Fire

Okay, they probably won’t roast you. (Not COVID-safe.) You might actually feel more of a chill.)  But if you would like to be invited to those post-pandemic summer parties, perhaps a little holiday gift might be an idea.

 

“My friends and family members aren’t shallow like that.”

 

Shallow, no. Hurt, possibly. And isn’t it amazing how long some people remember things, and bring them up at the oddest times?

 

“Look, it’s been a tough year. I can’t spend a lot.”

 

Honey, are you forgetting? This is San Francisco Jewelry Doctor 

we’re talking about. We have gorgeous jewelry in all price ranges

—from sterling silver under $25 to platinum, along with beautiful handcrafted jewelry, too. (That would be the Laynie Tzena collection: Pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in Venetian glass, porcelain, gemstones, and Swarovski crystal.)  

 

Plus, Stuller https://www.stuller.com, one of our favorite sources, 

is open Saturdays through this weekend. So if perhaps somebody 

told you, “Sorry, can’t do it in time”—we can!*  

 

Let’s put our heads together about something wonderful for the people in your life who love jewelry (including you, of course). Call Laynie at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244) and you’ll be the belle (or beau) of the Zoom ball and have a grand ol’ time at that barbecue next summer, too.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Where the holidays are actually happy.

 

*Is this a good time to remind you that Santa will be coming down the chimney on Thursday? So, you know, now would be a really good time to call.

 

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

  

Miracle Time!

Chanukah already? Yes, indeed. And do we have goodies for you! (Yes, we mean you, as well as everybody else on the list. Why not you?)

 

So while we take a quick break from designing all kinds of lovely gifts (don’t worry, honey, there are still seven more days in the holiday) to eat a latke or two, here’s a well-loved story from Chanukah past

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-perfect-gift-times-eight-or-hark.html

and the all-important best ways to reach your friendly neighborhood Jewelry Doctor* (415/796-3969; text 415/596-4244). 

 

Happy reading! We look forward to making miracles for you (except where you call us on the ninth day; we’re good, but making the calendar go backward? Honey, even the Jewelry Doctor has limits.). 

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Making those candles burn a little bit brighter—and you get to bask in the glow.

 

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

 

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

Holiday Time!, or Virginia Woolf Had it Right

“Hello?”

 

“Zoom, zoom, Betty.”

 

“What are you talking about, Cheryl?” Betty puts down her latte to find out what she’s got in mind.

 

“Betty, do you know what tomorrow is?”

 

“Saturday,” says Betty.

 

“Correct. But not just any Saturday. It is Small—Business—Saturday. Small Business Saturday. And you know what that means, right?”

 

Betty smiles. “Oh, I am two steps ahead of you, hon. You see, I’ve already called Laynie at San Francisco Jewelry Doctor, and we’ve made a good start on my list.”

 

“Oh, is that so?” says Cheryl, laughing. “Well, as it happens I called her a few days ago. I was just calling to invite you to take a look at some of the things I’m most excited about.”

 

“Deal,” says Betty. “Text me tonight and we’ll set up a Zoom call for tomorrow.  Maybe we can get Laynie to join us.”

 

“Sounds great,” says Cheryl. “And would you look how early we are? We’re good!”

 

* * *

 

Can it be?  The holiday season is here?  Yes, indeed.  It’s a bit different this year, given the importance of doing everything we can to keep everybody safe from COVID-19.  

 

The good news is we’ve got an abundance of beautiful jewelry for you, great choices for every member of the family and others in your circle, too.  For starters, Stuller has a brand new (and quite wonderful) gift guide. 

https://assets.stullercloud.com/web/apps/images/flipbooks/2020/HolidayGiftGuide2020NB/HolidayGiftGuide2020NB.pdf

 

And of course we’re designing all kinds of lovely things: gemstone jewelry set in gold (including yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold), platinum, and sterling silver, and our handcrafted collection of pendants, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets in Venetian glass, porcelain, gemstones, and Swarovski crystal.  Just let us know if you’d like to see pictures of the collection.

 

So what’s on your wish list?  Call the doctor—the Jewelry Doctor, that is—at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and let’s put our heads together about gifts for all your favorite people.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor.  Where the magic starts.

 

*“Wait, what’s Virginia Woolf got to do with it?”

Simple. In addition to writing wonderful books Virginia Woolf is rumored to have said, “There is no challenge too great to be solved by two women in one morning.” 

 

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.