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Notes on stones

Guides from our Singapore studio on choosing, wearing and caring for crystals, jade and 925 sterling silver — and the traditions behind them.

Two crystal bead bracelets stacked on one wrist, with citrine, rose quartz, clear quartz and amethyst beads
Guides · 4 min read

Which Wrist Should You Wear Your Crystal Bracelet On?

Left to receive, right to protect: a simple guide to where each crystal bracelet belongs, how to stack them, and what to do about your watch.

A heart-shaped pale green jade ring worn on a hand, against white lace
Jade · 5 min read

Buying Jade in Singapore: Jadeite, Nephrite and How to Choose

What jade really is, what Type A, B and C mean, and how to choose a piece you will love for decades — a clear guide for buyers in Singapore.

Polished amethyst, rose quartz, citrine and green stones with fine gold jewellery on a sunlit stone ledge
Feng Shui · 7 min read

2026 Year of the Fire Horse: Lucky Crystals for Every Zodiac

Bing Wu, the Fire Horse, is a year of speed and visibility. Here is how the traditional forecast reads for each sign, and the crystal chosen for it.

A crystal bead bracelet of citrine, amethyst, rose quartz and clear quartz resting on cream silk
Guides · 4 min read

How to Choose Your First Crystal Bracelet

Start with what you want the stone to hold for you, then trust your eye. A calm guide to choosing, checking and fitting your first crystal bracelet.

A natural clear quartz point, the crystal traditionally used to cleanse and recharge other stones
Care · 5 min read

How to Cleanse and Recharge Your Crystals

Moonlight, smoke, sound or a quartz cluster: gentle ways to refresh your crystals, and the stones that must stay dry and out of the sun.

Sterling silver teardrop earrings set with green peridot, on textured cream paper with satin ribbon
Care · 5 min read

Caring for 925 Sterling Silver in Singapore’s Humidity

What 925 means, why silver darkens so quickly in tropical air, and a simple routine that keeps your pieces bright for years.

A natural citrine point in golden yellow, the classic feng shui crystal for wealth
Feng Shui · 4 min read

Feng Shui Crystals for Wealth and Career

Citrine by the till, pyrite on the desk, jade on the hand: how feng shui tradition uses crystals to focus your intentions for work and prosperity.

A faceted red garnet, the January birthstone, resting on a card of handmade paper
Birthstones · 5 min read

Birthstones by Month: Colours, Meanings and Gift Ideas

Twelve months, twelve stories: the colour, lore and meaning behind each birthstone, with ideas for giving one as a gift.

A bracelet of golden citrine, purple amethyst and pale pink beads resting on cream silk
Gifting · 5 min read

Meaningful Crystal Gifts for Birthdays, Weddings and Chinese New Year

How to choose a crystal gift that means something — by birthstone, zodiac or intention — with Chinese gifting customs and ideas for the card.

Cut in Light

Which stone is yours?

Enter your birth date to see your birthstone, the cut your star sign calls for and your 2026 guardian crystal.