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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.

10/16/2026

PSA: if you’d like your stockings stuffed with teeth this holiday season, you must place your order by October 31st 💀🎁🦷

My November bookings are full, and December is filling up fast, so if you know you’ll need something by Christmas now is the time!

I’m teaching a beaded plant making workshop on Saturday November 8th Trackside Studios in the River Arts District Ashevi...
10/09/2026

I’m teaching a beaded plant making workshop on Saturday November 8th Trackside Studios in the River Arts District Asheville!

Bring something cute you’d like to use as a planter, or choose from some of my favorite thrifted finds. We’ll be stringing beads all afternoon, and by the time we’re done you’ll have your own sparkling beaded plant to hang in your window ☀️🌱✨

Thanks A.Wall Photography for these photos of the pop up workshop I did last month Manafest 2026 ✨ I had so much fun, and I’m excited for this next one!

You can sign up on Trackside’s website, or peep the 🔗 in my bio!

10/08/2026

Yes, you can send me your human bestie’s tooth as well 👯

Citrine and dog tooth commission from earlier this week 🧡

I’ve got a few custom spots left for November, hmu and let’s make something!

ManaFest has been years in the making, and to have seen it come to life is magical ✨✨ Throwing a music festival is a sur...
10/03/2026

ManaFest has been years in the making, and to have seen it come to life is magical ✨✨ Throwing a music festival is a surreal experience, and honestly much more work than I could’ve anticipated. I’ll be catching up on sleep for a while 🥱

So many people were involved, and I’m just blown away by how kind and generous everyone has been with their time. An incredible community has formed around this event, and I’m grateful to have been involved in its planning.

I’ve been putting most of my creative energy into making jewelry for the last 14 years, and it’s been really nice to work in some other mediums, and have it be so well received. Thank you everyone who came and interacted with my art. Whether it was stopping by the Philosopher’s Stop for a cup of tea, participating in my beaded plant workshop, or making a new festival fit for yourself at the free boutique, I appreciate y’all so much 🥲

Thank you also to A.Wall Photography and Ben Rheney for coming out and capturing ManaFest so beautifully with all your photos 💕

Excited for next year! ✨✨

10/02/2026

I’ve been having so much fun with these thicker more organic designs I’ve been getting to work on lately 😍😍 keep em coming

This baby tooth birthstone ring is hand carved and cast in 14k yellow gold. Then set with an Australian opal, two rubies, a London blue topaz, and an amethyst.

Got a few spots left for November orders, hmu and let’s make something!

09/30/2026

Two puppy canines and a tiny Australian opal set in sterling silver. This yin yang inspired design is one of my favorites ☯️
I’ve got a few custom spots left for November! If you’ve got some teeth, hit me up and let’s make something :)

09/13/2026

I brought my silver stacking ring workshop to the The Gallery at Flat Rock this weekend!

Over the course of about 2 hours students learned introductory silver smithing skills, and everyone went home with 2 rings they made themselves 💍💍

Follow me to stay up to date on my class schedule, or reach out if you’d like me to bring a class to you!

09/10/2026

Would you do this with your bestie’s teeth??

This customer wanted something classic to pair with a silver and aquamarine ring she wears daily. We landed on my split shank design, and added a tiny Australian opal 🩵

Currently taking orders for October, hmu and let’s make something!

09/08/2026

Did you know you can send me your cat’s tooth, and I’ll turn it into a ring?!

Currently taking orders for October, hmu and let’s make something 😸

08/29/2026

I’ve gotten to work on so many fun custom projects this year, and this one is no exception!

This client had a really clear vision of what she wanted- a hand holding a ruby hilted dagger, with her cat’s tooth as the blade ♥️🗡️

I’m currently taking orders for October, so hmu and let’s make something a little weird, just in time for spooky season 🐈‍⬛🦷✨

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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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