Here is more detail regarding my process and materials in creating sustainable art. I did not mention the wood used is more than reclaimed. It is old growth: “Old-growth wood refers to wood from trees that belonged to forests that grew up over hundreds of years. A majority of today’s lumber is harvested from trees that have been cultivated to grow rapidly, so the wood is not as dense. As a result, it is weaker and more susceptible to decay and instability. Old-growth wood has nearly ten times the number of growth rings per inch (meaning that it is much denser) and is more resistant to decay or damage.” Because of this, the jewelry is much more stable and strong.