Creature's Virtue

Creature's Virtue Limited edition jewelry, custom jewelry and charming prints | handmade in Asheville, NC

Melanie Merenda Jewelry started in 2012
as a collection of naturally and symbolically inspired jewelry. Aesthetically motivated by exploration in texture and scale, the collection has evolved into something organic and curiously elegant.

05/28/2026

My biggest project yet ✨🧚‍♀️🦷
13 teeth, moonstone, amethyst, and labradorite all set in sterling silver

Birthday weekend 🎂🎈🥳
05/20/2026

Birthday weekend 🎂🎈🥳

05/13/2026

Had so much fun working on this dog’s tooth commission 🐶 Currently taking orders for July, let’s make something together!

05/04/2026

Have some teeth you’d like turned into treasures? Feel free to reach out about setting up your own custom consult!

This customer approached me wanting to make a ring for his wife from a tooth, and two of his mom’s old gemstones.

Once we talked a bit about specifics, I put together some designs for him to choose from.

After he chose his favorite, I went to work carving the ring from wax, and having it cast in sterling silver. Then I set the stones (a diamond and sapphire), and gave it a final polish!

I love the way this one turned out 😍

04/27/2026

This person wanted her kid’s tooth set in a domed band!

I carved the ring from wax, and had it cast in sterling silver. Then I set the tooth and gave it a good polish ✨

The tooth itself is filled with resin, and covered with a protective coating to keep it safe.

Custom books are open :) send me your teeth!

04/21/2026

Who else has a box of baby teeth tucked away in a drawer somewhere? 🙋‍♀️

Been working on some cuties this week 💕🦷
04/02/2026

Been working on some cuties this week 💕🦷

03/30/2026

This person had her kitten’s teeth turned into a necklace, and wasn’t thrilled with the result. We worked together to come up with a new design, incorporating the two teeth and an opal into this silver ring.

What do you think? Do you prefer the before or after?

03/27/2026
03/04/2026

Honestly it surprises me too sometimes ✨🦷🧚‍♀️

Address

5 River Arts Place
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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