Meet the woods I commonly use

Maple

Creamy, pale, and smooth with a tight grain that lets fine detail shine.

Walnut

Deep chocolate tones with rich, swirling grain. Our most timeless, classic hardwood.

Cherry

Warm pinkish-red that deepens into a honeyed amber as it ages with sunlight.

Olivewood

Wild, chaotic grain in caramel and cream. One of the most eye-catching woods we use.

Chakte Kok (Redheart)

Vivid cherry-red straight off the saw, bright and almost glowing

Chakte Viga (Orangeheart)

Warm orange-red with a silky, polished glow once finished.

Red Cedar

Soft, aromatic, and warm-toned with a classic rustic feel and natural scent.

Zebrawood

Bold, high-contrast dark and light stripes that look exactly like the name suggests.

Canarywood

Streaks of gold, orange, and deep red running through a single piece. No two look alike.

Bolivian Rosewood

Dense, rich, and deeply figured in dark browns with a natural luster.

Wenge

Nearly black with bold, straight grain. Dramatic, modern, and about as dark as natural wood gets.

Hickory

Bold contrast between light sapwood and dark heartwood, with a rugged, all-American character.

Purpleheart

A striking deep purple straight from the board, locked in by our finish so the color stays vivid.

Paduk

Brilliant orange-red when freshly cut, with a bold grain that makes every piece stand out.

Tigerwood

Fiery orange base streaked with dark brown, giving it its namesake pattern.

The Woods

The wood matters. Each species I work with has its own color, grain pattern, density, and personality. I choose materials for their beauty, durability, and responsible sourcing, not because they are cheap or easy to get. This page covers the hardwoods currently in rotation at PRWMade, what makes each one worth using, and how they behave over time.

Ready to see them in finished pieces? Browse the full wooden jewelry collection, or jump straight to wood earrings and wood necklaces.

If you want to know how to take care of your wooden jewelry once you have it, visit the Care Guide.

Browse by wood species

Most of the woods I work with have their own collection. Tap through to see every piece I currently make in that wood.

Shop the woods

Every piece I make starts with one of these hardwoods. Shop all wooden jewelry, or browse earrings, necklaces, and accessories.

Wooden jewelry FAQ

What is the best wood for wooden jewelry?

It depends on the look you want. Maple takes fine detail cleanly with a pale, creamy tone. Walnut gives a classic dark, timeless look. For bold natural color with no dye, purpleheart runs deep purple and padauk a bright orange-red. Every wood I use is a hardwood chosen for durability and grain, not because it is cheap.

Is wooden jewelry durable?

Yes. I work in dense hardwoods and seal every piece, so it holds up to everyday wear while staying light enough to be comfortable. Kept dry and out of long soaks, a piece lasts for years.

Are your woods sustainably sourced?

Yes. I choose materials for responsible sourcing, and every order plants a tree, removes ocean plastic, and protects bees through my sustainability partners.

Does wooden jewelry change color over time?

Some species do, and it is part of the appeal. Cherry warms from pinkish-red into a honeyed amber with sunlight, while my finish locks in the vivid colors on woods like purpleheart so they stay bright.

How do I care for wooden jewelry?

Keep it dry, avoid long water exposure, and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Full details are in my Care Guide.

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