Letters From Wendell
Whether at home or far afield, the company’s namesake plush rat also known as The Intrepid Wendell loves to share his stories, thoughts, and perspectives. Join him and follow along to learn about jewelry, gems, and how going the extra mile makes all the difference in each bespoke piece of jewelry we make.
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January 16, 2025
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamond — What Is the Difference?
Designers create diamond jewelry with two types of diamonds — natural or lab-created. Natural diamonds have been the classic choice...
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025
The 4 Cs of Diamonds
Diamonds, like snowflakes, have unique characteristics. The right balance of these creates a rare and valuable stone in line with...
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2025
Unveiling the Authenticity of Pearl Necklaces: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Tell If a Pearl Necklace Is Real Knowing the difference between a fake and authentic pearl can be...
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2024
Kayla’s Design Brief: A Living Legacy
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Read MoreJanuary 27, 2024
The Shine Podcast, Episode 10: A Living Legacy
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Read MoreJanuary 18, 2024
John’s Design Brief: The Lightness of Being
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Read MoreJanuary 18, 2024
The Shine Podcast, Episode 9: The Lightness of Being
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Read MoreJanuary 13, 2024
Mark’s Design Brief: Unlocking Creativity
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Read MoreJanuary 13, 2024
The Shine Podcast, Episode 8: Unlocking Creativity
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Read MoreJanuary 6, 2024
Elisabeth’s Design Brief: The Unlocking
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Read MoreJanuary 6, 2024
The Shine Podcast, Episode 7: The Unlocking
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Read MoreDecember 30, 2023
Jose’s Brief: Rooted in Transience
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Read MoreDecember 30, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 6: Rooted in Transience
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Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
Ryan’s Brief: My Search for Meaning
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Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 5: The Art of Incompletion
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Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Luke’s Brief: Into Posterity
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Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 4: Into Posterity
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Read MoreDecember 9, 2023
Christian’s Brief: The Essence of (Self) Reflection
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Read MoreDecember 9, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 3: The Essence of (Self) Reflection
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Read MoreDecember 3, 2023
Graham’s Brief: The Closet of Emergence
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Read MoreDecember 2, 2023
Lily’s Brief: A Long Line of Pharaohs
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Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 2: The Closet of Emergence – A Deep Dive into Personal Transformation
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Read MoreNovember 28, 2023
The Shine Podcast, Episode 1: A Long Line of Pharaohs
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Read MoreNovember 27, 2023
Introduction: Facets of the Problem
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Read MoreOctober 24, 2023
How to Clean Jewelry
Fine jewelry is not impervious to grime. As you wear your jewelry, you may notice dirt around stone settings or...
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
A Guide to Necklace Lengths
Necklaces are popular jewelry pieces for men and women, and their lengths can change the look. Explore the variety of...
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
Ethically Sourced Jewelry
Ethical sourcing is a popular topic among consumers as more people become aware of unfair wages and poor treatment of...
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
Fancy Colored Diamonds
What are Fancy Colored Diamonds? Fancy colored diamonds are rare and valuable gemstones that captivate the hearts of many of...
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
The Symbolism of an Engagement Ring
The engagement ring holds a deep symbolism in love and marriage. We have seen firsthand the impact that these precious...
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2023
Complete Guide to Gemstone Settings
Stone settings determine how the gem is held in place. Jewelry settings matter because they affect the longevity and appearance...
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021
Sphene
Sphene is a rare and inspiring gemstone. It flashes green, red, orange, and white when it moves in the light....
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2020
Jewelry in Wedding Traditions
The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and other wedding jewelry. It...
Read MoreJune 19, 2020
The Intrepid Wendell Supports Virtual Music Festival
The Intrepid Wendell is proud to support Sober AF Entertainment. This weekend, S.AF.E is hosting a virtual electronic music festival...
Read MoreMay 20, 2020
Pearl Primer
The elegance and luster of pearl captivate the eye and the imagination. It is said that diamonds are a girl’s...
Read MoreApril 1, 2020
Creativity in the Hour of Crisis
The Intrepid Wendell is a luxury jewelry salon. One of the most important blocks in our foundation is creativity. Unfocused...
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020
Healing, Survival, and Connection: We’ve Been Here Before
By now we are all aware of the Coronavirus. Physicians, politicians, leaders, and grandmothers the world over have given us...
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Holst, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Peridot
Last weekend, the National Symphony Orchestra performed Gustav Holst’s iconic piece The Planets in the Concert Hall at the John...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2020
Gold Chains
The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making. Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so. Since the...
Read MoreDecember 20, 2019
Our 2019 Travelogue
In 2019, we have emphasized celebrating beauty and researching designs and materials. This new website caps a year of inspiration...
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2019
On Friendship and The Elliot Clef
This year, I had the great joy of meeting and becoming friends with the conductor of the Longmont (Colorado) Symphony Orchestra,...
Read MoreAugust 1, 2019
Orange Diamonds
Orange Diamonds The Intrepid Wendell was commissioned to build this beautiful men’s wedding ring in orange diamond and yellow gold. ...
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
Joyfully Cast: The Intrepid Wendell Story
A few years ago, The Intrepid Wendell was born out of a vision that joy can be shared through...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2019
The Jewelry We Wear to Say Goodbye
Jewelry has been around for a long time. Humans have been adorning themselves with gemstones throughout recorded history. Nowadays, stones...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2019
Wendell in Estonia
Wendell is frequently on the road. Last year, we counted hundreds of thousands of miles on jets, propellers, helicopters, floatplanes,...
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
What is Gemology?
Simply put, gemology is the study of gemstones. More academically stated, we see gemology as the field of study that...
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2018
Scarab: The Glow from Inside the Tomb
The ancient Egyptians revered the scarab, which symbolized regeneration and rebirth in their culture. The Elton John musical Aida, currently on...
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2018
Hydrogen: An elemental ring that reminds us of our origin
Jacob introduced the roomful of his friends to his new ring by saying: “We all come from something basic.” This...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2017
Candyland: A Tiara for an American Princess
In America, we have no formal royalty. Nevertheless, this post is about one young American princess. Her name is Clarissa...
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