If your jewelry box could talk, what would it say?”I sat down with Victoria Lampley, founder of The Stax—a visual love letter to sentiment, style, and sparkle, which she launched alongside her best friend Laurel Pantin - and we covered it all. From the grief that inspired her to start The Stax, to the bracelet she refused to take off while giving birth, this is about so much more than accessories.

We talk about how jewelry becomes a portal—into memory, into motherhood, into meaning. Victoria shares the story behind her green obsession, why she believes grief and joy are forever intertwined, and how a magic crystal may have led her to true love.

We also get into the good stuff:– Jewelry trends you’ll actually care about– The jewelry designers you need to know now– Why the “starter piece” shouldn’t be a status symbol– Lab-grown vs. mined (her take is refreshing)– The bracelet that might be haunted

And of course, we talk about The Stax: what it means, why it started, and how Victoria uses it to help others turn their most personal stories into wearable magic.

It's beautiful, it’s intimate, it’s like rummaging through someone’s jewelry box—except you're invited.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone or yourself - do yourself a favor and email her: [email protected] .

You should also subscribe to her Substack SubStax for a dose of pure joy

Now, as promised, some images of the pieces Victoria mentions during the interview - if you want more BTS and Context, please click HERE

MUSES

VICTORIA’S STAX

OTHER NOTEWORTHY BRANDS MENTIONED

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