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 timeless beauty of stones and crystals. 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.”
So, I bought a few materials and started 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 the Brand Grew
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, Hannah necklace
In 2022, I shifted my focus toward sustainability, reusing materials, mainly pearls and stones (but crystals too!)
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 about used materials.
Me in 2019, a year before my jewellery journey. Notice I don't have any jewellery :)
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