In praise of Silver
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In praise of Silver

For too long, gold has been crowned the ultimate standard of beauty and luxury. And yes, gold is lovely—warm, radiant, timeless. But silver deserves its place in the spotlight. Silver is not “secon...
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Jewelry with a Point of View

I never want my jewelry to be basic. You know what I mean. According to Google (and let’s be real, they’re not wrong), “basic” is slang for something unoriginal, mainstream, and predictable—somethi...
stone and sterling silver rings by houston, tx jeweler, geophilia studio
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Why Comfort Comes First in My Jewelry

Comfy or bust! If jewelry’s going to live on your body, it should feel good. One of my core values is making sure every piece feels good to wear. If something is too heavy, pulls on my ears or neck...
sterling silver jewelry pieces in progress by houston, tx jewelry designer, lindsey johnson of geophilia studio
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A Scientists journey to jewelry

I have been proud, for a very long time, to be scientist. I went to school for Geology and stayed for a Master's degree. So, yes, I am a geologist and worked as one for several years. Ever since I ...
sterling silver jewelry on black cards by houston, tx jewelry artist, geophilia studio
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What I'm building: A vision for Geophilia

As artist-entrepreneurs, we need a vision so we can figure out what kind of plan to make for our businesses. I never expected to be a creative professional, let alone an entrepreneur. I've been luc...
Unfinished jewelry components on a sketchpad with digital calipers and a pencil. Houston, tx jewelry artist, lindsey johnson of geophilia studio.
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The joys (and headaches) of pricing

I’ve been thinking a lot about pricing lately. (Honestly, it’s something that’s always on my mind.) When I first started making jewelry, I was a broke college student, and I took real pride in keep...
houston, tx jewelry artist, lindsey johnson of geophilia studio working at her jewelry soldering bench
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Passionate Craftsmanship

I've been reflecting on what truly drives me, and have come to realize that my passion lies in the pursuit of exceptional craftsmanship. This passion fuels everything I do, guiding me to create pie...
houston, tx jewelry artist, lindsey johnson of geophilia studio
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Showing up, Imperfectly

Happy New Year, Geophiles! I hope your Holidays were great, fun, relaxing, and everything you wanted them to be. Now it's time to get busy with our 2024 goals. Its 2024 now. A new Year, a new begin...