Amanda Frayer artisan // illustrator // designer

  • fleur de lis ring with engraving
  • tagua nut and walnut with lacquered mahogany inlay
  • walnut with pippy beech inlay
  • natural and dyed tagua nut
  • dyed holly with lacquered mahogany inlay
  • cherry and curly maple
  • live oak and soft maple

Ethos of wood

Wood rings are a durable alternative to metal, and a great choice for people who are allergic or want to lessen their environmental impact. Most of the wood I use is reclaimed from hobbyists and wood shops, pieces that would otherwise be discarded because they are too small to do anything with. Some wood I collect from my neighborhood after a tree dies or a storm knocks it over. I season the wood myself using traditional methods, and craft each ring with meticulous care. I strive to make choices that honor the forest and keep them standing for a long time to come. That's why 10% of all profits are donated to the Rainforest Action Network.

Many wood and tagua nut rings are available for purchase. If you would like to place a custom order, these tips will guide you through the process.

Options for wood rings

Alder (reclaimed)
Alder (reclaimed)

For defense, rebirth, transformation

Ash (reclaimed)
Ash (reclaimed)

For stability, illumination, peace of mind

Aspen
Aspen

For eloquence, courage, endurance

Beech (collected myself)
Beech (collected myself)

For patience, companionship, second sight

Cherry (reclaimed)
Cherry (reclaimed)

For awakening, joy, playfulness

Colonial Maple (reclaimed)
Colonial Maple (reclaimed)

For abundance, grounding, longevity

Curly Maple
Curly Maple

For abundance, grounding, longevity

Cypress (collected myself)
Cypress (collected myself)

For solace, persistence, integrity

Hickory (reclaimed)
Hickory (reclaimed)

For generosity, unification, discipline

Holly (collected myself)
Holly (collected myself)

For unity, guidance, courage

Holly Ebony (collected and dyed myself)
Holly Ebony (collected and dyed myself)

For unity, guidance, courage

Jatobá (reclaimed)
Jatobá (reclaimed)

For marriage, love, remembrance

Lacquered Mahogany (reclaimed)
Lacquered Mahogany (reclaimed)

For fertility, intuition, stronger bonds with family

Lacquered Maple (reclaimed)
Lacquered Maple (reclaimed)

For abundance, grounding, longevity

Live Oak
Live Oak

For wisdom, justice, loyalty

Magnolia (collected myself)
Magnolia (collected myself)

For fidelity, self-awareness, truth

Mahogany (reclaimed)
Mahogany (reclaimed)

For fertility, intuition, stronger bonds with family

Mansonia (reclaimed)
Mansonia (reclaimed)

For boldness, strength, defense

Pippy Beech
Pippy Beech

For patience, companionship, second sight

Podo (reclaimed)
Podo (reclaimed)

For vision, peace, commitment

Poplar (reclaimed)
Poplar (reclaimed)

For eloquence, courage, endurance

Red Birch
Red Birch

For relationships, new love, creativity

Red Oak (reclaimed)
Red Oak (reclaimed)

For wisdom, justice, loyalty

Sassafras (reclaimed)
Sassafras (reclaimed)

For ecstasy, prosperity, self-discovery

Soft Maple
Soft Maple

For abundance, grounding, longevity

Spruce (collected myself)
Spruce (collected myself)

For endurance, beauty, enlightenment

Sycamore (reclaimed)
Sycamore (reclaimed)

For vitality, shelter, perseverance

Tagua Nut (fair trade)
Tagua Nut (fair trade)

For harmony, preservation, tranquility

Walnut (reclaimed)
Walnut (reclaimed)

For comfort, wealth, new perspective

White Oak (reclaimed)
White Oak (reclaimed)

For wisdom, justice, loyalty

Yellow Birch (reclaimed)
Yellow Birch (reclaimed)

For relationships, new love, creativity

Yellow Pine (collected myself)
Yellow Pine (collected myself)

For enlightenment, fertility, regeneration

Yew (collected myself)
Yew (collected myself)

For immortality, flexibility, longevity