Designer Mr. Lentz likes to incorporate living or natural things in his jewelry designs. The designer’s Wood and Turkey Quill Ring (pictured above) is the first item in his new WearNature: Beast Series of unique, nature-based, fashion accessories. Mr. Lentz obtains the majority of his animal components from recycled and reclaimed sources — in this case, the refuse of taxidermy shops — using scrap materials that would otherwise be sent to the local landfill.

Product notes: the turkey quills are soft to the touch and pop back into shape after being bent. The wooden ring has been stained with walnut husks to create a natural, non-toxic finish.

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