Story

I love getting to know people and hearing what brought them somewhere. That's why I read other designers' stories when I visit their websites — and why I share mine here.

Jewellery was never the plan. I tried everything else first.

I studied cosmetology and wanted a career in cosmetics marketing. Throughout my studies, I worked in hospitality and spent weekends travelling across Poland for parties and festivals. After graduating, I moved into beauty consulting, then professional makeup — working across fashion, film, and photography. I loved the work, but it was exhausting and, over time, it burned me out.

I still wanted to learn, to grow, to work with people. I discovered Service Design and started studying at SWPS in Warsaw. It gave me a new direction — and eventually brought me to Sweden, where I arrived hoping to build a career as a Service Designer.

That didn't happen. I worked whatever jobs I could find, attended tech conferences and meetups, went to therapy for the first time, and slowly started questioning what I actually wanted. Then 2020 arrived and everything stopped.

Looking for something to restore my creativity, I applied to Hyper Island Stockholm — and got in. It felt like a real fresh start. What should have been hands-on, in-person collaboration turned into eight hours a day in front of a screen. By that point, I had been disappointed enough times that I was running low.

I tried what I could: therapy, yoga, meditation. They helped. But I needed something physical, something made with my hands.

One evening, I was scrolling and came across a photo of a stone necklace I'd never seen anything like before. My first thought was: I could make that. So I bought materials and started experimenting. Then I made more. Then people started noticing — and asking to buy things.

After finishing at Hyper Island and an internship that led nowhere, 2022 brought another wave of uncertainty — the war in Ukraine, an economic downturn, and more open questions.

That's when I decided: now or never. I registered Stones and Stuff Stockholm.

Jewellery was never the plan, but looking back, the path makes sense. I've worked in sales, fashion, and e-commerce. I studied service design and content creation. And as a child, I was completely fascinated by stones — dragged along to mineral fairs by my parents, captivated by their colours, textures, and the way they caught the light.

Jewellery gave me what a conventional career couldn't: space to create, build something, and meet people. It became my greatest passion and my work at once.

This brand isn't just mine — it's shaped by everyone who's been part of it. That's reflected in how I run it:

Every piece is named after the first person who bought it. Custom orders are always available, made specifically for you. I repair, remake, and upcycle old jewellery — giving forgotten materials a second life. Read about the services I offer. And your ideas and feedback are always welcome.

Thank you for being here.

Julia 

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