The Story of Stones and Stuff Stockholm
Hi, I’m Julia, the founder, designer, and maker behind Stones and Stuff Stockholm. I handcraft every piece of jewellery you see.
How It All Started
As a kid and teenager, I loved visiting crystal and stone markets where I could admire the beauty of stones and crystals. I was mesmerised by their structures, glimmer and forms. But for years, all the jewellery designs presented were always the same, and I couldn’t help but think they needed a fresh, modern touch.
My journey into jewellery-making didn’t begin until 2020, though. I was in my mid-thirties, living in a new country, unemployed, and struggling with depression during a difficult time. One day, I saw a photo of a stone necklace and thought, “I could make something like that.”
I purchased a few materials and began experimenting. Creating jewellery became my way to relax and reconnect with myself. There’s something magical about crafting something with your hands—it brings joy and a sense of purpose.
How it started
So I started in 2020, and I mainly worked with stones and crystals, inspired by popular trends.
One of the first usable stone necklaces I made
By 2021, I discovered pearls and moved forward with more minimalistic designs, falling in love with their timeless elegance.
One of the first necklaces with pearls - today, the Hannah necklace
In 2022, I shifted my focus toward reusing materials, primarily pearls and stones (and also crystals).
This change was sparked by repairing an anklet for my sister. That small repair showed me the potential to give new life to old jewellery. As a natural problem-solver, I quickly began exploring ways to help others by redesigning or repairing old jewellery.
The first jewellery I repaired for my sister sparked the idea of upcycling the materials and repair services.
Today, repurposing materials are at the heart of my brand. Most of the pearls I use today come from the second circuit. I try to keep up with stones and crystals, but it's not always easy. Scouting materials this way is way more difficult and costly, but it brings unusual findings to the table and makes the jewellery way more unique.
The mission is to reuse all the ugly and broken pieces into new, unique pieces for years to wear. My other strong pillar is quality and durability - so you can really enjoy my stuff for a long time.
How it develops
Jewellery has connected many parts of my life—my past and present —and set me on a new path. It’s introduced me to wonderful people and allowed me to create on my own terms.
Each piece of jewellery I create is named after the first person who bought it, as a tribute to the connections that make this journey so meaningful.
Today, I love working on special, unusual and personal projects. Contact me if you have some special jewellery pieces in mind. I'll be very happy to make something personal for you.
I also love redesigning or repairing old jewellery to create something new and unique. If you have a piece tucked away, let’s transform it together.
Let’s Connect
Thank you for being here and supporting my work. If you have any questions or would like to collaborate, please don't hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.
Me in 2019, a year before my jewellery journey. :)
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