One day, standing in our jewelry workshop, I was evaluating the size of some different stones with a guide I'd made. I wanted to see what kind of jewelry I might be able to make...

One of the most common questions we hear about gold jewelry is, “What is the difference between solid gold, gold plated, and gold fill?” Let's break down the difference between the three, and clarify all the...

Sizing makes buying rings online more difficult than other jewelry. Unlike necklaces, which are are pretty straightforward - check out our blog on necklace sizing to see why! - rings require a bit more precision. Luckily,...

Safety is important to me. And while the idea of creating custom stone rings thrills me, I wanted to make sure we did it right. That’s why, during the development of the stainless steel Signpost...

When you personalize your Lodestar Necklace from Waystone, you'll see that you have three clasp options to choose from: lobster, toggle, and hook and eye. It's obvious that each clasp has a different aesthetic appeal, but...

You've decided to select a rock to turn into jewelry. Simple, right? Not so fast! After decades of rock collecting, I know that it can be difficult to pick the right stone. Or to pick only...

You spot a stone. It's beautiful! Then you wonder: is it is okay to collect it? The answer is that it depends. There are places in the U.S. where it's totally okay—and even encouraged!—to collect rocks, as well as places where you should never...

When you order jewelry from Waystone, your stone will be set in sterling silver. Its chain, clasp, or findings will be made with sterling silver as well. You may be wondering why sterling silver is your...