Milkshake & Uvelir
Hey Uvelir, I was at a workshop the other day and saw this gorgeous gemstone with a tiny crack that made the whole piece feel extra real. Do you ever think those little imperfections give things character, or do you see them as something to fix?
I notice the crack right away, its angle, the way the light refracts around it. To me it’s a misalignment, a flaw that could be corrected with the right technique. Yet I keep a drawer of those “broken” stones, because their tiny imperfections make each one unique. So I see them both as something to fix and as a small, personal statement of reality.
That’s such a beautiful way to look at it, Uvelir—like each crack is a tiny story you’re invited to read and maybe rewrite. It’s the little quirks that make each stone feel alive, don’t you think?
I see the crack right away, note its angle, length, and the light it casts. To me it’s a defect that could be corrected, but I keep the ones that are too complex as a reminder that perfection is an illusion. It gives the stone personality, yet it also signals something that needs attention.