I have always loved the look of wood in accessories . I think it started in childhood ,watching my grandma casually placing driftwood pieces in her garden, which might seem a bit strange if she didn’t live on the beach. The memory of those organic sculptures peeking out from her flower beds is etched forever in my mind. Real wood and especially faux bois (that’s French for fake wood) is all the rage in home accessories right now, so it would make sense that the trend is crossing over into jewelry design, since the fashion and interior design industries are so intertwined. Wood accessories certainly aren’t new, but they seem to go in and out of fashion depending on what month it is; I for one think wood or “faux bois” should be more of a classic that’s here to stay. It has a certain “je ne sais quoi,” don’t you think? If the answer is a resounding “Oui,” read on:

This first piece is one that I can’t seem to forget after adding it to my Stylefeed over five weeks ago! It’s so beautiful and organic, yet modern at the same time. It’s made by Amy Moore of Honey Bee (a seller on Etsy). She refers to her pieces as “wearable sculpture inspired by nature,” which is so spot on. This cuff of solid sterling silver is cast and impressed with the texture of a peeled hickory branch. She then oxidizes it to enhance the pattern and brushes it for a matte finish. I must not be the only one hankering for this beauty because, the hand-cast piece is back-ordered for 6-8 weeks, but I think it’s totally worth the wait.

One designer that is known for her modern wood inlay pieces is Amy Bengtson. She is a fellow Northwest girl and one talented designer. Here are just a couple of her new pieces:

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