Since 2005, the head designer and co-founder of the Blacktree brand, Dmitry has honed his skills as a prolific designer and master jeweler who works with maddening inspiration, creating each piece of jewelry from pencil sketch to stone setting.
After starting his career at a major jewelry company, Dimitry left his prestigious job in 2008 to travel to India. One night during a long pilgrimage to ancient temples and Himalayan ranges, he dreamed of an advanced wax jewelry-making technique. When he woke up, he tried the technique and the results were stunning. It was the beginning of his journey as an independent jeweler.
But the Himalayan wonders did not end there: after six years from Dmirty’s Himalayan trip, in 2014 in the same mountains Dmitry met me, Natalia (his future wife), and together we founded the brand BlackTreeLab.
Dmitry Kuzin, co-owner of BlackTreeLab
Dmitry Kuzin and Suta
For now we have a cozy studio among rice fields outside Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, where Dmitry focuses on innovative design, outstanding quality of workmanship, and impeccable selection of materials. Each piece of jewelry is offered for sale only when Dmitry has brought it to perfection and feels it is heirloom-worthy.
Dmitry continues to work tirelessly on new jewelry concepts and models while training students who share Dmitry’s commitment to excellence and have the talent to help him with the technical implementation of each piece.
OUR MISSION
What Drives Us
We are driven by the belief that each person is a jewel in their own nature; our task is only to help reveal it.
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Seeing is believing! View our look book and our catalog to take in Dmitry’s work.
We look forward to capturing your essence in an incredible piece of handcrafted jewelry art!
Sincerely,
Natalia Kruglova Kuzin
Absolutely stunning! I love my custom ring :) I had it made from rose gold to solid 14K white gold and it turned out beautifully! Thank you so much!
Beautiful ring, well made, worth every cent paid. I purchased it along with the Moonstone *Promise* They are just beautiful together. I have purchased a few more because they are so well made and far better in person than the photos show. I am so happy with my purchases & I highly recommend Black Tree Lab. =)
Crystals have vibrations that can be felt even though they are not visible to the human eye. You can test by holding the stones, feeling the energy and seeing if you get a similar vibe. If you feel a strong connection, it means the stones are compatible and that you can use them together. Different stones have different vibrations. There are stones that are great for healing, others that are helpful for meditation, and others that are more helpful for protection. The best crystals to wear together are those that have the same type of vibration. For example, if you wanted to use your rose quartz for healing and your amethyst for purification, it would be better to use them separately than together, as they have different vibrations.
Make sure crystals of similar size are paired together
You can also go by size when choosing crystals to combine. For example, if you want to put a large and a small crystal together, it is best to use a small crystal with a large one. If you put them together, the large crystal would overpower the smaller one and their combined energy would not be as effective.
You can wear more than one crystal at a time, but which ones?
If you want to wear more than one crystal, you can use a chain or put them inside a pouch. Make sure you are putting crystals together that are compatible. Some types of crystals that work well together are: - Clear quartz – This is a great crystal to have as it works to program your other crystals and can also be used on its own. It can be used for almost any purpose. - Amethyst – This is a calming and purifying stone that is great for meditation. - Smoky quartz – This is a great crystal for transformation. It is used for protection, healing, and is also a great crystal for manifesting. - Citrine – This is a great crystal for abundance and prosperity. - Rose quartz – This is a great crystal for love, healing, and self-love. - Ruby – This crystal is great for increasing happiness and vitality. It also brings abundance. - Bloodstone – This is a healing crystal that is great for releasing negative energy and transformation. - Clear and rose quartz work well together, as do amethyst and rose quartz. Clear quartz and amethyst are also another great combination.
crystals that should not be put together, or at least not in large quantities. Crystals that do not go well together are: - Amethyst and bloodstone: these are just too different and can lower each other’s energy. - Amethyst and citrine: these are both great crystals but when put together, they can lower each other’s energies. - Amethyst, citrine, and bloodstone: these are all too powerful for each other and can overwhelm each other. - Amethyst, rose quartz, and bloodstone: these are all good for different things but are too powerful for each other. - Amethyst and rose quartz: these are both good for love, but when put together, they can lower each other’s energies. - Amethyst and rose quartz: these are both great for love, but too much together can lower their energies.
Final Words
When you own a collection of crystals and gemstones, the challenge is to know which combination works well and which one doesn’t. There are several factors to consider when combining crystals, the most important being their properties. For example, some stones have protective properties while others are more helpful for meditation or purification. Once you know what each crystal does, combining them becomes easier. There are many ways in which you can combine your crystals and gemstones, but there are also some rules that must be followed so that they do not lose their effectiveness.
How should I group my crystals?
Crystals can have very different energies, so it is important to keep them in separate spaces or containers. To help you find a home for each of your crystal friends, we’ve created this guide on how to best group your crystals. If you are like most crystal lovers, you might have quite the collection by now! You can build an awesome shrine with shelves and tables filled with brilliant pieces. Or, you could group them by their properties (e.g., all the blue ones together), or even their meaning (e.g., all the love-related stones together). In general, natural stones should be kept separately from man-made ones to avoid any corrosion that may occur if they rub against one another too much. You will also want to separate your more fragile crystals - like selenite and calcite - from those that are more durable - like quartz and obsidian – as well as any geodes that you might own separately from their host rocks.
By Colour
This is a classic way to group crystals and it can actually be very helpful because crystals often have a colour that correlates with their properties. Blue crystals, for example, are often very soothing. Red crystals are often energising. Purple crystals are often very calming and so on. Some examples include: • Agate: This is a great group to start with because the colours in the stones are often quite beautiful. Agate is a type of quartz that is found in many colours. • Amethyst: This is a beautiful purple coloured stone (sometimes found in colours like orange or blue) that is often associated with higher vibes, healing, and spirituality. • Citrine: A yellow-orange coloured crystal, citrine is associated with positivity, abundance, and manifestation. • Fluorite: If you have a purple, blue, or green colour fluorite crystal, then you have a particularly powerful crystal! Fluorite is a very protective and stabilising stone, which makes it a great crystal to have in your collection. • Jade: This is a lovely green coloured stone that is great for calming and balancing the chakras. • Lapis Lazuli: This is a blue crystal that is often used for opening the third eye, chakras, and for expanding consciousness. • Larimar: A blue-to-turquoise coloured crystal, larimar is known for being extremely calming and soothing, which is great for those with anxiety or stress. • Sodalite: A blue-to-purple coloured crystal, sodalite is great for the chakras and for boosting intuition!
Group Crystals By Energy
Some crystals have very specific healing properties or even unique energies. For example, amethyst and kyanite are both stones that are often used for meditation or for travelling to other realms, while fluorite can help you focus and is often used in scrying activities. If you are looking to use crystals to help you with a specific issue, then you might want to group them together. Some examples include: • A Beginner’s Guide to the Chakras: If you are just starting out with crystals, you might be wondering what each chakra does and how to work with them. You could keep all of your chakra-related stones in one place for easy reference! • Chakras and Crystals: If you’re a crystal newbie, you might have heard about the chakras and may be wondering what they do and why you might want to work with them. Keeping all of your chakra-related stones together can be a great way to learn about them. • Single-Use Crystals: There are many crystals that are used for a specific purpose (e.g., selenite for scrying or amethyst for meditation). Keeping these crystals together can help you remember how they’re best used.
By Meaning
Some crystals have specific meanings associated with them that can provide helpful guidance as you build your collection. For example, garnet is often associated with strength, love, and friendship, while moonstones are associated with a range of emotions and feelings. Keeping your stones grouped by their meaning can be a great way to reflect on your feelings and help you choose the right crystal for any given situation. Some examples include: • A Day in the Life of Your Crystals: If you keep a journal about your crystal journey (and you really should!), you might want to group your stones according to the journal entries. This can help you see your growing collection and crystal journal over time. • Newbies, this one is for you: You might want to group your stones according to their properties. This can be a great way to learn about various crystals, especially if you don’t yet know their meanings. • Daily Affirmations: You can also keep your stones together based on their affirmations. This can be a great way to keep your crystals close by and can be a really beautiful way to display them.
By Material
If you have a lot of crystals made from the same material, you might want to keep them together based on their mineral composition. For example, quartz crystals are found in many different colours and varieties, so you might want to keep all of your quartz stones together to help you keep track of what you have. Some examples include: • All the Quartz Types: Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the world, so you will be able to find many different varieties of quartz crystals. Keeping these together will help you keep track of what types you have. • Single-Use Quartz: There are many types of quartz that are used for specific purposes (e.g., amethyst is often used for meditation, rose quartz is often used for love, etc.). Keeping these together can help you remember how they’re best used.
How to clean your crystals
You may want to clean your crystals from time to time, especially if you are someone who works with them regularly. Cleaning your crystals will help remove any negative energy they may have collected and will also help keep them looking shiny and new. There are a few different ways you can clean your crystals, including: • Washing them with water - You can wash your crystals with water, salt water, or water infused with flower or gem essences. This is a great way to cleanse and re-energise them and can be done as often as you like. • Meditating with your crystals - You can also cleanse your crystals by meditating with them. This can be a great way to clear away any negative energy and can be done as frequently as you like. • Putting them in a bowl of salt - You can put your crystals in a bowl of salt (preferably sea salt) and then leave it outside in the sun. The sun and salt can help draw out any negative energy and will also leave your crystals looking shiny and new.
When you own a collection of crystals and gemstones, the challenge is to know which combination works well and which one doesn’t. There are several factors to consider when combining crystals. To combine different crystals well, it is important to take into account their properties. For example, some stones have protective properties while others are more helpful for meditation or purification. Once you know what each crystal does, combining them becomes easier. If you want to try out different combinations but don’t know where to start, here are some tips: There are many ways in which you can combine your crystals and gemstones, but there are also some rules that must be followed so that they do not lose their effectiveness:
It is best to have only one type of crystal per chain
You can use a chain to hold your crystals together, but you should avoid mixing different types of crystals on the same chain. You can wear more than one crystal but they should be of the same type. If you want to wear different types of crystals together, you can use different types of chains for each crystal. Using the same chain for different crystals is not a good idea as it would lower their vibration and also the healing properties. If you want to wear multiple crystals, you can find a bracelet or a ring that can hold more than one crystal.
Crystals that match well together are usually of the same vibration.
See a related article about crystals that can't go together
Yes, we can make the jewelry using stones that clients send us. You can send your stone, and we will make a ring for you in our style.
Contact us for more details about this, and we will implement your specifications and requirements in the BlackTreeLab style.
Our rings do not leave any color on your skin, nor do they tarnish. Some people get these color marks because of lack of taking care. Silver is very active material and can easily change colors if exposed to chemicals, soap, parfume, or because of other external factors.