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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.
A Love Lock you Wear: Introducing the Charmed Hearts Collection
There is a fence along the Seattle waterfront covered in locks, hundreds of them, each one left there with a name or a date scratched into the metal. The idea behind a love lock is that you put your name on something permanent and leave it. We made a version you keep instead.
Anniversary Gifts by Year, Gemstones, Metals
Anniversary gifts by year, with the traditional gemstones and metals for each milestone. A guide to help you choose something meaningful for any year, hand-forged in our Seattle studio.