Story

Hi!
I’m Julia, owner of Stones and Stuff Stockholm. I became a jewellery designer in my mid-30s. I create all the jewellery myself and run this brand on my own.

This won’t be a sugar-coated story—just an honest, ordinary one.

Jewellery came into my life unexpectedly. During the pandemic, I was stuck at home, scrolling through Instagram, feeling stressed and anxious about the future. I was living in a new country, unemployed, and battling depression. To keep me busy and give me some sort of purpose as a future employee, I signed up for a full-time course.

However, this became extremely stressful when the school switched to being fully online. How are you supposed to enjoy lectures, do creative tasks, brainstorm, and collaborate for eight hours a day while stuck in front of a screen? My brain needed something else—something to calm it down and shift focus. I did yoga and meditation, and then I started making jewellery. It helped me to handle the stress well.

So one day I came across a picture of an unusual stone necklace while scrolling. Unlike anything I’d ever seen before. I thought to myself: I could make something like that. That’s where it all began. I didn’t plan to make jewellery although I’ve always been drawn to jewellery, stones, and crystals. Somehow, that one picture changed everything for me—it even changed who I am today.

Jewellery gave me a fresh start. For years, I was caught in a cycle of toxic, menial, overwhelming, or poorly paid jobs. I’d been striving to find a decent job in Sweden, but nothing was working out. I felt lost and completely drained. I studied hard thinking it would help me fit in, but all it did was add more pressure to be someone I wasn’t. After finishing my studies and a pointless internship, I decided it was now or never. 

Jewellery showed me, that I don't have to be someone I can't. It became my passion, my part-time job, and my way to grow. It connected me with amazing people - creatives and my precious clients. It gave me a chance to learn, experiment, fail, and improve - all I was looking for, when trying to get a job in my career field. 

I want this brand to be for both you and me, which is why I’ve introduced special services for repairing and redesigning old jewellery, as well as upcycling stashed materials like pearls, stones, and crystals.

This brand is my creative and safe space, and I hope it feels like that for you too. You can be yourself here—no judgment, no pressure. Together, we can create personal, one-of-a-kind pieces. I’ll always be proud to make something special just for you.

If you have questions or ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for being here.
Julia