Crystal & natural-stone bracelets, handmade in Guizhou, China.
Mistfell · Journal
Guides, materials and stories from our workshop beneath the peaks of Xingyi, Guizhou.
Meet the Makers · September 4, 2026
Fanfan is one of the women who string Mistfell bracelets by hand in Xingyi, Guizhou. A short profile of how she works, and what her hand looks like on a finished piece.
Read article →Meet the Makers · September 2, 2026
Wu Yunhua strings bracelets by hand in Xingyi, in the karst highlands of Guizhou. A look at her work, her eye for colour, and what she is known for.
Read article →Guides · August 28, 2026
Green fluorite is one of the softer stones on our bench, and one of the most varied. A look at its banding, its glassiness, and what that means for wearing it.
Read article →Guides · August 26, 2026
Much of what is sold as turquoise is dyed howlite, magnesite or reconstituted powder. Here is what actually separates them, and what to look for before you buy.
Read article →Guides · August 24, 2026
A hand-strung bracelet asks for very little, but it does ask for something. Here is how we look after ours: wearing, cleaning, storing and restringing.
Read article →Guides · August 21, 2026
Amethyst is not one colour but a range, from the faintest lilac to a violet so deep it reads almost black. Here is what sits behind that range, and how it looks on the…
Read article →Guides · August 20, 2026
Nanhong agate is a red Chinese agate known for its dense, slightly opaque colour. Here is what it is, how it looks, and what to check before you buy.
Read article →Guides · August 20, 2026
A practical guide to measuring your wrist, choosing a bead size and adding the right comfort allowance, so a handmade beaded bracelet sits well rather than merely going on.
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