On a trail in Colorado this morning, I picked up a smooth gray stone, turned it over, and set it back down — and it got me thinking about the rainbow moonstone necklace I reach for every day without fail. This week in the Journal, a quiet reflection on why certain ordinary objects end up carrying our stories, and a simple invitation to notice which of yours already have.

Some jewelry is worn for an occasion. Other pieces become part of our lives. A reflection on adornment, meaningful jewelry, memory, and the objects we choose to carry close.