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WEND Jewelry is a wedding jeweler in Seattle, California, that offers entirely handmade, gender-neutral products made from sustainably sourced materials. Inspired by nature and infused with each wearer's story, every WEND piece reflects the rugged nature of life. In addition, the team uses hand-carved textures made from recycled, fairminded, and fair-trade materials or even from our clients' unused jewelry.

WEND Jewelry specializes in re-purposing gold and gemstones to create modern heirlooms infused with history! We start by learning about the background of any item to be re-purposed and a couple's story before designing a new piece. After removing any gemstones, we isolate, weigh, and test the purity of the metal to be recast. We then sketch designs for the client, and after they choose their favorite, we carve a wax model and cast a new heirloom. Some clients like to join the casting process, watching their unused jewelry transform into something that genuinely honors their journey. Each cast piece is then hand-worked to perfect and customize its appearance further.

WEND's storefront studio, school, and gallery in West Seattle allow people to connect more deeply with our mission. Local lichen, wood, fungi, and moss surround our collection pieces in natural displays. WEND also offers art and craft classes at our Ring Bar, and our gallery, known as WENDSpace, represents local artists and hosts monthly art Walks

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Cleaning
Payment Plans
Ring Sizing
Shipping
Warranties

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Custom Accessories
Custom Engagement Rings
Custom Wedding Bands
Designer Accessories
Designer Engagement Rings
Designer Wedding Bands

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

3-4 weeks
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Team

Wendy
Wendy
Founder/Goldsmith

Wendy is a goldsmith, teacher, and connector. After a two-week backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier, everything changed and Life 2.0 started.

She founded WEND Jewelry, a rugged fine jewelry brand focused on ethical sourcing and nature-inspired designs.

Fun facts about Wendy:

She taught high school Jewelry/Metals for 22 years while making custom jewelry on school breaks.

She coached varsity tennis for 6 years.

She is the youngest of 7 children.

Her favorite jewelry tool is her chasing hammer.

Lexie
Lexie
Lead Jeweler/Goldsmith

Lexie is our lead bench jeweler. She is a master wax carver, a jewelry designer, a moldmaker, fabricator, and a caster.

Fun Facts about Lexie:

She loves making things – crochet, knitting, cooking, sewing, and so much more.

Lexie is from Wisconsin, where she started working in a jewelry store at age 15. Her college thesis was on the Sustainable Jewelry Movement.

Her favorite jewelry tool is the cleoid/discoid.

Mitzy
Mitzy
Showroom and Gallery Manager

Mitzy moves metaphoric mountains to bring our art shows to life. She works with our artists and the West Seattle Art Walk team to create meaningful, successful art shows. She keeps our showroom looking amazing, too.

Fun Facts about Mitzy:

She is a puppy raiser for the non-profit organization, “Guide Dogs for the Blind." Therefore, she often has a very well-behaved pup by her side.

Mitzy is from Louisiana, and she has the aphorisms and very slight accent to prove it.

She wears a WEND wedding ring made over 20 years ago!

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