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.

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

   

Jewelry on Mars

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, by John Gray, made a big splash when it came out. It built on an idea that had been kicking around for a while—that men and women often see the world quite differently. But there’s a lot of common ground, too, including when it comes to jewelry. 

Some think men don’t like to adorn themselves. But many a man reaches for a tie bar https://www.stuller.com/products/86545/?groupId=194200&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=ZiR9PlHMkj&recommendationSearchTerm=silver%20tie%20bar&recommendationIndex=3&r to secure his tie.  

 

He might prefer a casual look in his off-hours, and also enjoy putting on cufflinks https://www.stuller.com/search/results?query=cuff%20links to go to a wedding or a holiday gathering. 

 

Lots of men like rings.https://www.stuller.com/search/results?query=rings%20for%20men

 

Your guy might well love a great chain necklace (though he might not call it a necklace).https://www.stuller.com/products/ch9/224627/?groupId=46310&recommendationSource=CategoryBrowse&recommendationIndex=5

 

And of course quite a few men wear religious jewelry.

 

So what about your favorite Martian? What kind of jewelry does he wear? Give us a call at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), and we’ll find something that’ll make him shine even brighter in his orbit.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Making your world bigger.

 

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

Pro Tip for Great Gifts: Build, Baby, Build!

A time-honored way to know your gift will be a winner is to build on something your loved one already adores. “Bill”* has such a story.

 

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

 

I am so excited! For once, I know what to get for my holiday gift. Ever since I bought that gold curb chain from you last year my wife hasn’t stopped wearing it. I actually have to remind her that she has other jewelry she could wear!  

 

“Very nice,” you say. "But why, aside from your newfound confidence (which we applaud), are you excited about this year’s gift?”

 

Well! I looked at that holiday gift guide from Stuller you just mentioned, and what did I find? Curb. Earrings. Curb earrings! And then when I took a look at the earrings on the site I noticed a curb ring. With an emerald. She has green eyes. She’s going to love it. Thank you!

 

Bill

 

You are so welcome, Bill. Those earrings are really pretty.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/689016/21176630/?groupId=215102&recommendationSource=Brochure1225

 

That ring he mentioned? 

https://www.stuller.com/products/72328/19337343/?groupId=210529&recommendationSource=productpage-MatchesWith

And here’s that beautiful chain. 

https://www.stuller.com/products/ch26/15022/?groupId=45744&recommendationSource=Brochure1225

 

Be like Bill. Choose a gift that builds on the last successful one.**

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. We put the “happy” in “Happy Holidays.”

 

*Not his real name. (He’s kind of a private person.) 

 

**”But I gave her a car last time.”

 

No problem. https://www.stuller.com/products/28242/?groupId=108576&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=bnKahYAlB8&recommendationSearchTerm=car%20charms&recommendationIndex=0&r

 

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

Is It Really Next Monday?

You say you just realized there’s a holiday a week from today? Not to worry*. Stuller, one of our very favorite sources, has a handy Holiday Gift Guide. Here ‘tis. https://assets.stullercloud.com/web/apps/images/flipbooks/2023/merry-to-the-max/index.html

 

So have a look, make your selections, and give us a call at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244) and we’ll take care of the rest. Just make sure to place your order by noon Pacific Time on Wednesday, 12/20 so it arrives here on time to send it your way. (Bay Area jewelry-lovers are welcome to pick up your gifts in person.)

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. The very best jewelry, in the nick of time.

 

*Worrying not encouraged. Stepping on it? Essential.

 

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

Gifts for the Perplexed

Dear San Francisco Jewelry Doctor:

 

I’m sorry, but this is not the most wonderful time of the year, by a long shot. The most wonderful time of the year is the time between 

holidays, when I get to return to feeling like a competent human being.

 

To be specific, the reason I hate the holidays—all except Thanksgiving (L-o-v-e that turkey! And sweet potatoes. And dressing. And pie. And—never mind)—is that no matter what I choose for my one-and-only she takes it back, or it gets banished to the bottom of the jewelry box.

 

I know it’s hopeless, but I thought I’d write just to let you know there are people like me out there.

 

When are the Holidays Over, Already?

 

Dear WHOA:

 

Honey, not to worry. Help is at hand. Your Jewelry Doctor has helped lots of nice people like you. She would love to hand you a cup of hot cider, but she is seriously afraid you might throw it at her. So she is restraining herself, and instead offering a bit of advice. 

 

1. Let us talk about gift certificates. Simply call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), let us know the amount you’d like to spend, and one of our fabulous gift certificates will be on its way so you can give your one-and-only a present she is sure to love!

 

2. If you would like to buy her something yourself, read this beloved, informative story from our archives. It will help you shop confidently now and in the future. https://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2014/04/hard-to-shop-for-not-any-more_27.html

 

Fret no more!

 

The San Francisco Jewelry Doctor 

 

P. S. Your one-and-only mentioned a paperclip chain necklace. Just sayin’.

 

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

So You Want to Be Taylor Swift

Understandable, but cloning is still illegal in most places. But don’t despair.  Consider what it is you would like to emulate about Taylor Swift.

 

“I want to write great songs and be famous.”

 

Okay. Even with our magic wand, this one is out of our hands, except to suggest you start by writing a song. Next?

 

“I want to travel around the world.”

 

Great! You could a) be independently wealthy; b) become a flight attendant; c) work for a cruise line; d) become a traveling chef; d) teach your native language in countries were people want to learn it. So many options, none involving jewelry. We will move on. Next?

 

“I want to date Travis Kelce.”

 

Ah! Even farther out of our league.  Now, you could always date another football player. They can be found in many a town. (And remember, if you really want to pay tribute to Taylor Swift, you should probably start by dating musicians. They are even easier to find!)  

 

Okay. So we’ve established that you would like to be Taylor Swift and the Jewelry Doctor, despite her own considerable talents (and noted modesty) seems not to be able to help you.

 

But wait! There is a way to honor Taylor Swift in your daily life.  

 

Start by whipping out your favorite little black dress. (Or buy one.  They are readily available.)

 

Now let’s pair it with some great jewelry echoing that wonderful celestial dress Taylor wore to her 34^th birthday party. 

 

Here’s a collection of moon jewelry from Stuller.

https://www.stuller.com/search/results?query=moon%20jewelry

 

Now let’s zoom in. Here’s a wonderful crescent moon pendant.

https://www.stuller.com/products/67122/?groupId=93999&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=KX7ODyJnXo&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=1&r

 

A lovely moon and stars dangle.

https://www.stuller.com/products/2000997/?groupId=206890&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=XVLud7REYG&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=3&r

 

A diamond crescent necklace.

https://www.stuller.com/products/88481/?groupId=215751&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=7cNkSh9sIX&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=4&r

 

With earrings to match, natch.

https://www.stuller.com/products/86449/?groupId=193345&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=xkAUl2X0ss&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=0&r

 

You can have the sun and moon in a petite (6.25mm [as in: ¼ inch]) dangle.

https://www.stuller.com/products/2000936/?groupId=206200&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=inE36ahMNa&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=9&r

 

Here’s a dangle that features cabochons rather than faceted stones. Taylor’s eyes have been described as “electric blue with a hint of black.” So lapis might be a great call. Or aquamarine. Or maybe blue topaz?

https://www.stuller.com/products/2000399/?groupId=203806&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=yRurR7hpRk&recommendationSearchTerm=moon%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=6&r

 

 If you’d prefer a solo star, here’s something pretty.

https://www.stuller.com/products/2000943/?groupId=206207&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=QGdDAchmN2&recommendationSearchTerm=star%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=1&r

 

A diamond petite star necklace.

https://www.stuller.com/products/84419/?groupId=93657&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=IQvaEnp9cx&recommendationSearchTerm=star%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=2&r

 

And a smashing pair of star earrings.

https://www.stuller.com/products/86757/?groupId=198313&recommendationSource=SiteSearch&recommendationSearchId=GtoQ6n37Uf&recommendationSearchTerm=star%20jewelry&recommendationIndex=6&r

 

So which ones call to you? Call your friendly neighborhood* Jewelry Doctor at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244) and let’s make some beautiful things happen. 

Oh, and honey? You are always a star, in our book.

 

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. We give you the moon and stars. (And no, we haven’t forgotten Pluto. We love you, Pluto! Never mind what those people said.)

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

©2023 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.