A Shift Toward the One-of-a-Kind: Embracing Wax-Carved Jewelry

As a designer and maker, my work has always centered around intentional design, ethical sourcing, and a love for meaningful craft. Over the years, I’ve been grateful to create collections that reflect these values—pieces made slowly, with care, from recycled metals and ethically sourced stones with a more modern feel.

Lately, though, I’ve felt a pull toward something even more personal and expressive and going back to my roots: wax carving—a centuries-old technique that allows for truly one-of-a-kind, sculptural pieces.

Wax Carved and Cast Rings by Andrea Bonelli

This method involves hand-carving each design in wax before casting it into recycled metal, making every ring or pendant completely unique. The process is slower, more intuitive, and beautifully imperfect—exactly the kind of work that resonates deeply with the direction I want to grow.

I’m excited to gradually shift my focus toward these wax-carved designs. You’ll start to see more organic, expressive styles that reflect the process itself—ripples, curves, and textures that evolve in the moment. Just one pair of hands shaping each piece from start to finish.

This change won’t happen overnight, but it’s one I’m welcoming with open arms. My hope is that these future pieces will not only reflect the earth-conscious values that have always guided my work—but also carry more of a human story. Yours and mine.

Thank you for growing with me.

— Andrea

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