Since medieval times, it's been believed that specific gifts given to celebrate anniversary milestones will bring luck and longevity in your union. The five year mark of marriage has a trio of symbols that allow for a variety of fun and unique gift ideas. TRADITIONAL 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SYMBOLS FOR GIFTS DAISY, SAPPHIRE & WOOD Read on for A TON of gift inspo for the wood symbol. 27 WOODEN Gift IDEAS FOR YOUR 5 Year ANNIVERSARY Wood reflects the strength and durability of your marriage, as well as the strong eternal roots you're putting down. 1   JBJ offers a variet ..read more

Kevin was one of the founding members of JBJ. He started the biz with Johan, his father-in-law, out of a garage. Now, he helps optimize every aspect of production and design. Watch the video and read the Q&A below to learn more about Kevin! Q & A With Kevin! How long have you worked here? 13 years Favorite part of your job? The people Favorite jewelry item we offer? Meteorite Moonscape Neckace with Moissanite Check it out Favorite way(s) to spend your time outside of JBJ? On or in the water. Boating, fishing, swimming, etc. Pets? 2 cats. Gary (left) and ..read more

We have so many unique wedding venue options in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota! Even if you reside in other areas of the country or world, these alternative wedding venue ideas will give you some inspiration to think outside of the norm for where you host and celebrate your special day. From amusement parks to museums to zoos, we'll help you find a place that's perfectly suited to your personalities and styles. There are location options for an informal affair, a grandiose celebration and everything in between. Brewery Wedding Reception Make your special day one to remember - host a un ..read more

Leanne, Johan's daughter, holds the position of Director at Jewelry by Johan (JBJ). Her association with the company began in an informal capacity, and as the company expanded, she stepped into a more official role. She takes on a myriad of responsibilities within JBJ, indicative of the many hats she wears. Her wide-ranging contributions have been instrumental in molding the company into its present form, with her involvement stretching across operations, marketing, sales, customer service, and even design. As the Director, and given her familial ties to Johan, Leanne is entrusted with the s ..read more

His and hers, his and his, hers and hers or whatever ring style pairing you desire, we feel LOVE IS LOVE. And, with our unique, couples rings, you can perfectly represent your pairing with a set of wedding rings you love as much as your mate. Whether you and your partner are looking for a ring set with matching rings, coordinating rings or completely different styles that represent your individual personalities, we’ve compiled a ton of couples ring ideas and inspiration. I feel like a broken record. Ooh, something we could use to make a pair of coordinating vinyl record rings for engaged mus ..read more

You already know what time it is! With a new year brings a new color of the year to consider using in your wedding. With its raspberry redish tone that promotes a joyful and optimistic celebration, it is the perfect color to add to your special day. Introducing the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year: Viva Magenta! "In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest a ..read more

When it comes to finding the perfect wedding bands, it’s easy to hop online and find A LOT of options. It can be quite overwhelming scrolling through the spectrum of styles at every price point to find YOUR perfect ring. But wait, Before we get too deep into this topic, this article (rant) is for the consumers who strive to support small, US-based businesses who employ a family of artisans who truly make a high-quality item from start to finish! If that sounds like you, please read on and we’ll help you discern them from those that falsely claim to “handcraft” jewelry when, in fact, they are ..read more

PANTONE® has sparked a bit of debate with its latest color of the year. Is it blue or is it purple?! Apparently, it’s considered blue with a violet-red undertone. However you choose to identify this ambiguous hue, it's hard to argue that it's not a beauty deserving of this year's honors. Introducing the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri! “As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities th ..read more

Engagement ring stone settings run the gamut. They come in a variety of shapes and styles, from simple, solitaire engagement rings, which feature one diamond or other gemstone, to multi-stone halo setting rings with gemstone shanks. Speaking of stone options for engagement rings, those come in a variety of shapes, cuts, colors and more. It’s all enough to make your head spin, but we’ve compiled this easy-to-read blog to help improve your knowledge of your options, from traditional to alternative engagement ring styles. Read on to get a better idea of what you want (and don't want) for your p ..read more

Black tungsten, blue titanium and other colored metal rings are popular wedding band choices. But, did you know that these rings are plated and prone to chip and fade very easily? Needless to say, before you get too enticed by these trendy, alternative wedding bands, you should consider the pros and cons and this blog will help you make an informed decision. TL;DR version - jump to the end What Types of Wedding Bands Have Plated Metal? Any tungsten, titanium, cobalt chrome, silver or stainless steel that is not “silver” in color is achieved through plating of some sort. Examples include ..read more