The Reading Room
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Stories, guides, and inspiration from our Honolulu studio.
Birthstones
Monthly birthstones and zodiac-inspired gems.
Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
Golden Tourmaline: Sunlit Warmth
Jamie Yoshida · November 12, 2025
Magic of Australian Boulder Opal
Jamie Yoshida · November 11, 2025
Stardust Flower Beads in Gold
Jamie Yoshida · November 9, 2025
Green Tourmaline for the Heart
Jamie Yoshida · November 8, 2025
The Secret of Gold Filled Beads
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Brilliant Threads of Rutilated Quartz
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
A Whisper of Growth with Sakura Agate
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Sapphire: The Royal Blue
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Gold Stardust Beads: Radiant Light
Jamie Yoshida · October 21, 2025
Rhodolite Garnet: Raspberry Glow
Jamie Yoshida · October 19, 2025
Black Gold Rutilated Quartz
Jamie Yoshida · October 19, 2025Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
Hawaiian
Island traditions, native plants, and the spirit of aloha.
Japanese
Cherry blossoms, festivals, and Japanese traditions.
Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
Freshwater Keshi Pearls
Jamie Yoshida · November 18, 2025
Transformation with Charoite
Jamie Yoshida · November 15, 2025
Soulful Serenity of Green Kyanite
Jamie Yoshida · November 10, 2025
Blue Topaz: Ice and Light
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Ocean Jasper: The Atlantis Stone
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Serpentine: Coiled Renewal
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
The Ancient Power of Shungite
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Silverite: The Shimmer Within
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Snowflake Obsidian's Gentle Balance
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Sodalite: Deep Blue Clarity
Jamie Yoshida · November 5, 2025
Sterling Silver Teardrop Frames
Jamie Yoshida · November 4, 2025
Pink Freshwater Pearls: Inner Peace
Jamie Yoshida · November 3, 2025
Trigger Spring Key Rings
Jamie Yoshida · November 2, 2025
Bali Silver Starry Bead Caps
Jamie Yoshida · November 1, 2025
Crystal Quartz: The Master Healer
Jamie Yoshida · October 31, 2025
Whispers of Wood
Jamie Yoshida · October 29, 2025
Sterling Silver Diamond Link Chain
Jamie Yoshida · October 28, 2025
Bubble Chain Sterling Silver
Jamie Yoshida · October 27, 2025
Magic of Donut Rondelle Spacers
Jamie Yoshida · October 26, 2025
Sterling Silver Kerb Chain
Jamie Yoshida · October 25, 2025
Peridot's Volcanic Spark
Jamie Yoshida · October 24, 2025
Antique Butterfly Charms
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
The Glimmerwing Butterfly Charm
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Wisdom of Freshwater Pearls
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Saturn Chalcedony: Ringed Calm
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Scapolite: Uncommon Clarity
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Selenite: Liquid Light
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Whispers from the Angels: Seraphinite
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Sardonyx: Banded Resilience
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
Ruby-in-Zoisite: Spirit and Stone
Jamie Yoshida · October 23, 2025
The Bali Dragon Bead
Jamie Yoshida · October 20, 2025
The Half-Round File
Jamie Yoshida · October 19, 2025