Welcome to Growing Jewelry where curiosity meets craftsmanship, and every question about jewelry finds a thoughtful answer.
Growing Jewelry is a dedicated space for discovering, understanding, and appreciating the beauty and depth of jewelry in all its forms. What began as a showcase for nature-infused rings featuring real Icelandic moss has grown into a broader platform for anyone curious about the world of jewelry. Today, this site serves as an informative hub where you’ll find articles on gemstones, metal types, design philosophies, cultural histories, care techniques, and styling tips.
We aim to answer the everyday questions that jewelry lovers ask whether you’re shopping for your first piece, researching heirloom metals, or simply wondering why certain stones carry emotional or spiritual weight. Through carefully curated guides and personal insights, GrowingJewelry.com bridges the gap between art and information, creating a place where beauty meets understanding.
But to really explain how this site came to be, I need to introduce myself.
Hi I’m Hafsteinn Martinez,
A designer by training, a storyteller at heart, and someone who’s always been fascinated by the quiet power of what we choose to wear.
The original Growing Jewelry collection was my attempt to bridge nature and design. I crafted rings that held real moss, asking wearers not just to display them but to care for them. At first, it was about playfulness and poetry. But as those little green rings made their way into the world, people reached out. And the questions they asked went far beyond moss.
They wanted to know about stones, metals, traditions. Why certain pieces felt sacred. How ancient cultures shaped modern style. What made a ring more than just a ring.
That was the moment this site took a new shape.
I created this blog to answer those questions not as an expert shouting from a podium, but as a fellow explorer mapping the hidden terrain of jewelry. I research, I write, I learn and I invite you to do the same. Whether you’re a curious browser or a deep diver, this space is designed for thoughtful discovery.
Because jewelry isn’t just sparkle. It’s story, symbol, and self expression and it deserves to be understood as much as admired.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to know why a ruby means passion, or how to keep your silver bright, or what your great-grandmother’s brooch might say about the era she lived in you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Growing Jewelry.
Let your curiosity shine.