Journal
Welcome to The Abiza Journal. This is where we share the stories, meanings and small details behind our jewellery, the kind of context that helps you choose a piece for yourself, or find the right gift for someone who matters. We write what we know: which stones do what, how to wear them, and what we've learned from over eight years of making personalised pieces by hand from our Chester studio.
Where to start
Three reads we come back to most often.
Top 5 Healing Crystals to Wear Around Your Neck
From rose quartz and amethyst to citrine, five stones worth wearing every day with the meaning behind each one. A good place to start if you're new to gemstones, or buying for someone who is.
Anniversary Stones by Year, From 1st to 60th
The gemstone for every wedding anniversary, plus gift ideas she'll actually treasure. Pearl for the thirtieth, sapphire for the forty-fifth, diamond for the sixtieth, and every meaningful stone in between.
The Carrie Bradshaw Necklace
The Sex and the City piece that became the personalised name necklace everyone knows. Here's the story behind it, why it still works today, and how to wear yours.
By category
Meaning & Symbolism
What the stones mean, what they're said to do, and why we wear them. Crystal guides, chakra explainers and angel number meanings, the why behind the jewellery rather than the what. Browse Meaning & Symbolism →
Gemstones & Birthstones
Birthstones by month, anniversary stones by year, and notes on the stones we work with most. Useful when you're shopping for a meaningful gift or choosing a piece for yourself. Browse Gemstones & Birthstones →
Jewellery Guides
Practical answers. Chain lengths, bracelet sizing, care and cleaning, how to choose well and how to make pieces last. The questions we get asked most often, answered in plain English. Browse Jewellery Guides →
Style & Gifting
Styling notes, gift inspiration and personalisation ideas. From everyday layering to occasion pieces, plus advice on what to give the person who's tricky to buy for. Browse Style & Gifting →
Made in Chester, written from the same studio
Every piece on abiza.co.uk is handmade and quality-checked in our Chester studio. The Journal is written there too. If you can't find an answer to a question, drop us a message and we'll happily talk you through it.