Hi, I’m Julia, the founder, designer, and maker behind Stones and Stuff Stockholm. Every piece of jewellery you see is handcrafted by me, from start to finish.
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 the structure, the glimmer and the forms.
Yet, the jewellery designs presented there 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
When I started in 2020, I mainly worked with stones and crystals, inspired by popular trends.
One of the first usable stone necklaces
By 2021, I discovered pearls and 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 sustainability, 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 for a repair service.
Today, repurposing and sustainability are at the heart of my brand. The mission to reuse and repurpose feels true and meaningful, and I love creating unique pieces while being more conscious and mindful of the materials I use.
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.
How is it all special?
Jewellery has connected many parts of my life—my past, present, and future. It’s introduced me to wonderful people and allowed me to step away from the corporate world where I once felt trapped.
I want to connect with people. 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.
I love working on 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 adore 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. Notice I don't have any jewellery :)
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