Stoked for Summer!
April 23, 2025
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Cool Beans! Yes, you heard me right. Right on! I grew up in the 70s so that’s what comes to mind when I add colored
Cool Beans! Yes, you heard me right. Right on! I grew up in the 70s so that’s what comes to mind when I add colored
Hamilton Hill has had a love affair with stainless steel jewelry since opening shop in 2001. Then, Niessing’s Abakus rings were the rage (many of
Thanks, NCMA, for another brilliant Art in Bloom. What a great way to connect with art works familiar and new, to learn about flowers and
The weather? Scrumptious. The shopping? Incredible. The jewelry? Divine. Sarah and I had a fabulous time walking the streets of Munich, eating German hotel breakfasts
Arm adornment is the best! Unlike earrings or necklaces, you can always see your bracelets. They can remind you of accomplishments, adventures, special occasions, and
It’s the time of year when people are reflecting on the past and curious about the future. I’m a firm believer about living in the
Charlotte was a painter, a dancer and a teacher. Hal could make anything from wood and stone. Artists can never retire. We just aren’t made
Come for the jewelry, leave knowing you chose something uncommon from people who know you and are deeply grateful for your support and friendship. Our
Not sure what to get your loved one this year? Need a little something sparkly under the tree? Love is not always about ‘things’, we
Every year in the days around Thanksgiving, we meet family members shopping together for special pieces of jewelry. This year we met several sister groups,
As jewelry lovers know, “barely there” jewelry is a hot category these days. Delicate rings and chains can be found on many a Pinterest board
Nearly every day I hear someone say, “I’m not a jewelry person.” And I say, “Humor me, try something on! Something in and out of
I expected Copenhagen, Denmark to be, as the song says, wonderful. I had not thought, however, of the expected joy in terms of brain science
Hello HH blog readers! Please allow me to introduce myself . Primarily a self-taught metalsmith, I was raised and grew up surrounded by creative souls. Sculptors and furniture makers, painters and
It’s Virgo season aka September aka the month of the Sapphire! If you are so lucky as to have a September birthday person in your
As Niessing so cleverly puts it, What is the color of your love? How wonderful to be able to personalize your wedding bands with unusual,
Of all the wedding band joints in all of the towns in all of the world, you chose ours, and we are beyond grateful. We
Friction backs, locking disc backs, protector backs, nuts, stoppers. All these terms refer to the piece that holds a post-style earring on. Here’s a primer,
Perhaps, a painting, a sculpture, a song or even a building? You can be at HH. Our space is alive with art, curated by Momentum Gallery, located
Who doesn’t love a good party? And loves to stand out in a crowd? That would be me,the newest team member at HH. Pop in….
I am here to talk to you about tangled chains. We’ve all been there. You put a chain in your make-up bag or your jewelry
Here are five random facts about jewelry that live rent free in my mind and now hopefully yours too. The more you know… 🙂 1)
It’s about that time of year in Durham when the thick blanket of yellow pollen settles on literally everything and anything. If you do not
Thanks for following along with me as I attended Inhorgenta, HH’s favorite trade “fair” (we sayshow, they say fair) held annually in Munich! What does
When I was a kid, I loved coloring Easter eggs. Back in the day ourchoices were slim – we had only Paas fizzy tablets mixed
Having arrived with wisdom and gravitas at age 50 and beyond, we are faced with changes that constrain and require management (I never dreamed all
Are you creative? Overflowing with good ideas? Or could you use handholding in that department? Either way, the Hamilton Hill team will help you make
Not sure what to get your loved one this year? Need a little something sparkly under the tree? Love is not always about ‘things’, we
How many times have you heard that 24-karat gold should not be used for jewelry because it’s too soft and shows every blemish? What if
I began making jewelry when I was 10 years old- I made things then the same way that I lived: voraciously and without much thought
Mengagement is a cheesy name, but it’s a good cheesy name! I wish I’d thought of it first! Increasingly, men are receiving engagement rings from
Some people are shoe fiends (I’m looking at you Sarah Jessica Parker), others are bag lovers. Before finding jewelry I was a clothes girl. I love dressing
The mystique of jewelry has been with us since the dawn of human history. Every ancient culture unearthed comes alive when we discover its remarkable
Ah, the ingenious Niessing coil*. What would I have worn for the last twenty-two years without it? Once in a blue moon, you’ll find me
“Thank you for being here.” “We’re so glad you’re here.” “How is business? Are you doing okay?” And so forth. These are words we hear
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