The Journal

Notes on stone, symbol and craft

Slow reading on gemstones, sacred geometry and how a piece is actually made.

Gemstone Guides

How to Choose a Natural Gemstone: A Collector's Guide

Colour, clarity, cut and origin matter, but not in the order most people assume. A plain guide to judging a stone with your own eyes.

12 June 2025 · 6 min read

Sacred Symbolism

The nine sovereign stones, the planets they answer to, and the arrangement that has stayed unchanged for centuries.

28 May 2025 · 7 min read

The House

Unset stones laid on suede behave differently to stones held in metal. Here is what that means for light, longevity and value.

9 May 2025 · 5 min read

Care

Sealed work asks very little of you. A short, honest guide to light, dusting, humidity and what to avoid entirely.

21 April 2025 · 4 min read