The Reading Room
I like to write… hope you like to read.
Stories, guides, and inspiration from our Honolulu studio.
Techniques
How-tos, tips, and hands-on guides for makers.
Birthstones
Monthly birthstones and zodiac-inspired gems.
Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
The Blue Brilliance of Azurite
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
The Radiance of Yellow Opal
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Opal: Every Color at Once
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Aquamarine: The Ocean's Embrace
Jamie Yoshida · September 15, 2025
The Allure of Peruvian Opal
Jamie Yoshida · September 10, 2025
Gemstone Energy for the Snake
Jamie Yoshida · September 2, 2025Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
Japanese
Cherry blossoms, festivals, and Japanese traditions.
Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
Wood Jasper: Grounding Wisdom
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Prehnite: The Healer's Stone
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Pietersite: The Tempest Stone
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Moldavite: Born from Impact
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Amazonite: Truth and Flow
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Inner Landscapes of Lodalite
Jamie Yoshida · September 19, 2025
Banded Agate: Earth's Layers
Jamie Yoshida · September 15, 2025
Jade's Gentle Embrace
Jamie Yoshida · September 10, 2025
Tsavorite's Vibrant Green
Jamie Yoshida · September 10, 2025
Iridescent Ammonite: Ancient to Adornment
Jamie Yoshida · September 10, 2025
Obsidian and Inner Strength
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
Smoky Quartz: Earth's Anchor
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
Tanzanite's Soothing Radiance
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
The Boldness of Tiger Eye
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
Vesuvianite: Gem of Vesuvius
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
Amber: Ancient Sunlight Trapped
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
The Inner Radiance of Zircon
Jamie Yoshida · September 8, 2025
Chrysoprase: Apple Green Joy
Jamie Yoshida · September 4, 2025
Year of the Snake Necklace
Jamie Yoshida · September 2, 2025
Project: Rustic Jade & Silver Necklace
Jamie Yoshida · July 15, 2025
Bali Silver: Granulation and Filigree
Jamie Yoshida · June 19, 2025
Top Two Jade Symbols for Wealth
Jamie Yoshida · June 8, 2025
Project: Pineapple Pendants
Jamie Yoshida · May 29, 2025
PROJECT: Vintage Crystal Earrings
Jamie Yoshida · May 8, 2025
PROJECT: Lotus and Pearl Stretchy Cord Bracelet
Jamie Yoshida · May 8, 2025
Jade: The Stone of Heaven
Jamie Yoshida · May 6, 2025
Tassel Magic for Jewelry Makers
Jamie Yoshida · May 5, 2025
PROJECT: Strawberries and Cream Stretchy Cord Bracelet
Jamie Yoshida · May 4, 2025
PROJECT: Butterfly Flutter Earrings
Jamie Yoshida · April 24, 2025
PROJECT: Zinc Obsidian Power Bracelet
Jamie Yoshida · April 24, 2025
Mystic Fortune Bracelet
Jamie Yoshida · April 17, 2025
Tiger Iron: Earth's Heart
Jamie Yoshida · February 4, 2025
Wood Beads: A Quick Reference
Jamie Yoshida · January 24, 2025