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Why Labradorite Is One of My Favorite Stones
Chihiro MakioFeb 9, 20260 comments

Why Labradorite Is One of My Favorite Stones

Labradorite has long been one of my go‑to stones, and it continues to surprise me in the best ways. It’s beautiful, versatile, and wonderfully affordable — a rare combination that...
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Rising Above the Silver Surge: Creativity, Craft, and What Truly Matters
Chihiro MakioFeb 5, 20260 comments

Rising Above the Silver Surge: Creativity, Craft, and What Truly Matters

Silver prices may rise and fall, but the heart of my work hasn’t changed. Design, material integrity, and craftsmanship remain non‑negotiable — they always have. After more than 20 years...
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✨ The Aura Collection: A Refined Take on a Beloved Cosmic Theme
Chihiro MakioJan 21, 20260 comments

✨ The Aura Collection: A Refined Take on a Beloved Cosmic Theme

The Aura Collection is my grown‑up interpretation of a theme many of us have loved since childhood — the quiet magic of zodiac symbols and the soft pull of the stars....
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❄️ Winter Geometry: Frost, Form & Handcrafted Artistry
Chihiro MakioJan 21, 20260 comments

❄️ Winter Geometry: Frost, Form & Handcrafted Artistry

Winter has a quiet way of revealing beauty. When the world slows down, frost becomes architecture, ice becomes geometry, and small details suddenly feel extraordinary. The Winter Geometry Collection grew from...
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Onward and Upward: A New Year’s Reflection as a Self‑Employed Jeweler
Chihiro MakioJan 6, 20260 comments

Onward and Upward: A New Year’s Reflection as a Self‑Employed Jeweler

As the new year begins, one phrase keeps circling through my studio—onward and upward. It feels like the perfect reminder that even in a shifting economy, creativity, resilience, and intention...
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📝 Studio Journal: The Making of a Collection
Chihiro MakioDec 17, 20250 comments

📝 Studio Journal: The Making of a Collection

📝 Studio Journal: The Making of a Collection I always have too many ideas. They arrive in flashes — a shape, a color, a mood — and I have to...
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