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.

 

©2024 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved. 

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.