Nature’s beauty—revealed in a unique way

A world of beauty on the inside as well.

Handcrafting black walnuts into unique and fashionable jewelry ...

... is no easy task. When I first started working on the idea, and told my friends, they thought I was nuts. Well I confess, I am.

Black walnuts have naturally beautiful internal features. When they are cut into a slice you will find that each is different and intricate, like snowflakes. The grain of black walnut wood has always been prized, and the internal grain of the nutshell has the same qualities.

Nuts are harvested and collected in the fall. Once their husks have aged, it’s time to strip the nut of it’s thick coat with a hammer, then soak and scrub the remaining husk in warm water with a wire brush. The nuts are cured on screens to maximize airflow over several weeks. Proper drying ensures the hardness and integrity of each slice. Each black walnut is cut with precision into slices. Once cut, each piece is finished through a multi step process that takes several days to complete, and turned into beautiful and unique jewelry.

Enjoy!

Shawn