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A Heart Marks the Spot: A Tennessee Farm Wedding and the Bronze Buckles That Marked It
The wedding party stood on land that had belonged to the family for generations. And everyone who was there left with a map of it on their belt.
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Every Place Has a Story: The Diego Garcia Custom Map Belt Buckle
Diego Garcia is a military-only atoll in the Indian Ocean. You can't visit unless the Navy sends you. That's where she met her husband 20 years ago, and how we started designing his anniversary buckle.
Your Gift Was Made by Hand. Here's the Story
You just received something handmade. Here's who made it, what it's made from, and how to keep it looking great for years.
A Photograph of Space, a Belt Buckle, and the End of the Universe
A customer named Peter sent us a photograph of a black hole and asked us to put it on a bronze belt buckle. Here’s the design process, and the reason he ordered it.
You Don’t Need a Logo to Order a Custom Belt Buckle
The number one reason people don't order a custom belt buckle is thinking they need finished artwork first. You don't. Here's what we can actually work from.
How do I care for my iron jewelry & buckles?
Iron responds to its environment, that's not a flaw, it's the nature of the metal. Learn how to clean, wax, and care for your iron jewelry or belt buckle so it lasts for years.