The Waystone Blog
Know your Stone: Surfite
Have you ever heard of Surfite? This fun and colorful material is not only visually stunning but also environmentally friendly. Let's dive into the world of Surfite and discover how it is transforming waste...
Making Jewelry with Fossilized Dinosaur Bone
Not every stone we turn into jewelry comes from rocks we've collected ourselves. Occasionally, we come across a local rock dealer with some pieces that we just can't pass up. Recently, my dad went to...
Know Your Stone: Petrified Wood
Our collection of petrified wood jewelry shows off a variety of colors and patterns - but each one is reminiscent of the living, breathing tree that it started off as. The pieces have that warmth and organic feel of wood, with the durability and shine of stone. Don’t forget that you can engrave a tree drawing on the back of the silver!
Know Your Stone: Amazonite
The mineral is a type of feldspar, which is a rock that forms during a volcanic event. Feldspar is very common, but normally is white or gray in color. The theory is that while the magma was cooling, there was lead and water present which resulted in the vibrant blue color. Wild to think that scientists don’t know exactly what causes the coloring! I’m thrilled to share these rare and stunning stones with you. Don’t wait long if you love the jewelry - there’s not a lot of the stone out there!
Know Your Stone: Yule Marble
My parents have always gone on pretty epic adventures. My mother is a retired school teacher and I’m pretty sure some of our adventures when I was growing up were actually field trips. This June,...
Know Your Stone: Red Rocks Sandstone
It’s the same beautiful red as the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. Collected nearby in Morisson, Colorado on August 5, 2023, this sandstone is iconically red. The larger grain size means that the jewelry made with this stone has a matte appearance and a toothy texture.