The "K and J" in the title at the entry stands for Kothmann and Jordan, brothers-in-law who were dealers and manufacturers of high- grade saddles, harnesses, whips, collars, lap robes and all other goods to be found in a first-class saddlery establishment.

Today, this historic location houses the custom jewelers and lapidaries of Gems of the Hill Country!

Owner, gemologist and expert -level gem faceter B. Diane Eames and husband, gold and silversmith Brad Hodges operate a full-service jewelry store focused on natural Mason County topaz hand-crafted jewelry and colored stone creations from artisans in the USA.