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Meteorite

By Matt Conable July 04, 2020

Matt Conable speaks about this extraordinary material and how it's used in William Henry's collections https://youtu.be/Z-fa9IvyPE4 Matt Conable speaks about Meteorite

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Material of the Month | Meteorite

By William Henry March 18, 2020

https://youtu.be/wHOlNZ3FGRI William Henry founder Matt Conable explains Meteorite Click HERE to see Meteorite in our collections

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Material of the Month | Damascus Steel

By William Henry March 11, 2020

https://youtu.be/kBi7AbufiVY William Henry founder Matt Conable explains hand-forged Damascus steel. A Guide to Damascus Steel For centuries, Damascus steel has captivated artisans, warriors, and collectors alike. It’s a true testament to human ingenuity, where practicality meets supreme artistry. If you’ve ever held a blade made of Damascus steel, you’ve likely marveled at its intricate patterns and wondered about the story...

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The Art of Working with Ancient Fossils & Precious Metals

By William Henry January 07, 2020

Jewelry making is a time-honored tradition that extends back millennia when ancient cultures would use organic materials to make religious and ornamental jewelry. Found materials such as bone, shells, and wood were sculpted and carved into spiritual and mythological shapes and figures, sometimes to ward off evil spirits. Modern-day jewelry artists utilize more than just ordinary material to create remarkable...

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Walking with the Ancients

By William Henry December 05, 2019

What it Means to Work with Prehistoric Bone For millennia, humans walked among prehistoric woolly mammoths in their grassland homelands. These majestic and gargantuan creatures inspired fear, curiosity, and reverence in intrepid hunters and gatherers who bore witness to these massive animals. Ancient depictions of woolly mammoths on etched bone and caves paintings ages ago highlight humanity's innate need for...

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10 Exotic Jewelry Materials You Never Knew Existed

By William Henry November 04, 2019

Innovative and striking jewelry pieces can confer a sense of wonder and adventure to any individual. From hand-forged metals to exotic woods, jewelry materials can transcend style, elegance, and artistry. Only an exclusive cadre of artisans take painstaking efforts to source the finest and rarest materials in the world. Whether you’re drawn to organic materials or tough metals, there is...

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Material of the Month: Titanium

By William Henry September 24, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijNwzgl6OQQ&t=121s

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Ask Matt - Do you use any ivory material?

By Matt Conable September 23, 2019

Have a question about the William Henry multiverse? Email community@williamhenry.com and Matt will choose a couple to answer in this monthly forum... Question: Do you use any ivory material? Nope. OK, a little more info. We’ve never used new ivory in any form – I NEVER wanted to be part of an industry that has such awful stories connected to...

Q & A With Our Founder & Exotic and Rare Materials