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.

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 🐈‍⬛🦷✨

08/28/2026

Here’s a peak at some the beaded plants I’ve been making for my installation Manafest 2026 ✨
I’ve been working away on these, and I’m really excited to share them! 🌱🌱🌱
I’ll also be doing a beaded plant workshop at ManaFest, so you can make your own to take home! Watch till the end to peep some of the ‘planters’ I’ve collected for y’all to choose from 👀

See ya there!
Sept 18-20th
3 Creeks Nature Preserve
Anderson, SC

08/25/2026

Sometimes a tooth is worth a thousand words ♥️

08/20/2026

Human baby, fur baby, I don’t discriminate 😽🐶👶

08/06/2026

If Kesha is doing it too it can’t be that weird right?! 😅🦷🧚‍♀️
Here’s a couple toothy custom pieces I’ve worked on recently. Currently taking orders for September, hmu and let’s make something!

07/15/2026

I love love love the way these earrings turned out!

My customer was on the fence between labradorite and opal for the gemstones. She ended up going with the labradorite, and I think she made the right call. The gray blue really makes the teeth pop 😍

I’ve been having so much fun with these custom projects, and I can’t wait to show y’all what else I’ve been working on. Keep em coming!

Feeling very grateful for an impromptu visit from my favorite expat Wade Greene ♥️
07/03/2026

Feeling very grateful for an impromptu visit from my favorite expat Wade Greene ♥️

It was so great to get back in the classroom this weekend! Here are some pics from my first Stacking Ring Workshop at Tr...
06/28/2026

It was so great to get back in the classroom this weekend! Here are some pics from my first Stacking Ring Workshop at Trackside Studios.

Students learned foundational forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing techniques, and each left with 2 sterling silver rings ⚒️💍🔥

There’s a lot to see in River Arts District Asheville, but also so many opportunities for a more hands on experience. Check out Trackside Studios full class schedule for tons of interesting ways to expand your creative practice. I’ll definitely be doing this workshop again!

Also thank you so much Wade Greene for being my assistant on this one, and capturing so many beautiful photos 😍

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5 River Arts Place
Asheville, NC
28801

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

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