The Master Jeweler whose name matches his style. Wyld the Jeweler, the inspiration behind WyldJewelry.com is an eclectic mix of equipment and an Elk Ivory Jewelry and Inlay Ring Professional. The counter that lines the edges contains a dentist's drill, a kiln, a grinder, boxes of elk ivory and tubes and torches that look like they belong in a chemistry lab.

Wyld the Jeweler uses all of these implements to make jewelry and custom watchcases.

His work on watches has earned him worldwide recognition in the form of 3rd place in a 1998 international competition sponsored by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.

His award-winning piece took three months to make. The face had a 15-point ruby on it. Wyld put 17 diamonds on the case. Each link of the watchband was created from a unique mold.

It took Wyld two weeks to make the ornate pattern that covers the watch and band. He said the watch is waterproof to 680 feet.

Inside of Wyld’s watches, the bearings are made of synthetic rubies.

"A lot of people don't realize that when it (a watch) says 'jeweled movement,' it has gems for bearings." he said

After so much work, it was hard for Wyld the Jeweler to sell the watch. "The only reason I let it go is because it was a friend," he said.

Wyld enjoys designing custom watches for customers. He showed designs for one where the hands hold still and the numbers move around them.
He is very careful to say he's not a watchmaker. If asked, he'll tell you he makes cases, the outside of the watch, and not movements, the collection of gears found inside. He also prefers not to think of himself as a jeweler.

Wyld likes making elk ivory jewelry, specialty jeweley and watches because it incorporates many aspects of art.

"Some artists draw, some do sculpture," he said. "I get to do the whole thing. I draw with the client, and sculpt when I make jewelry. My art is my passion, and making something special for someone, and hearing they love it, really inspires me."

In addition to watch-cases. Hunt makes rines, necklaces and other jewelry. In his collection is a pendant made from the fossilized tooth of a dinosaur.

Wyld uses all of these implements to make custom jewelry of all different types. From engagement rings, to inlay rings, to elk ivory jewelry as well as custom watchcases. Each new day is a new jewelry challenge to make something that's never been done before in a special way.

“I’ve always been an artist," he said.

Wyld’s watches are elaborate creations of precious metals and jewels.

Wyld the Jeweler became interested in making jewelry when he was in high school, but he studied electronics at Bridgerland. He went into jewelry making as a profession after he met his mentor by accident.

Wyld was at a fair when he saw children panning for gold nuggets. He struck up a conversation with the man at the booth, Darwin Jensen, and decided to take his class.

"I thought I knew everything there was to know about making jewelry," he said. "I took classes all the way through high school. He (Jensen) opened my eyes to a whole new world of endless possibilities of jewelry making."

Wyld said it was from Jensen that he learned the difference between being a jeweler and being an artist.

Another thing Wyld learned was that education is a never-ending process. He wants to expand his watch-making abilities.

One day I would like to make movements," he said. "But I would have to go to Switzerland to go to school.”

Please take a closer look at the selection at WyldJewelry.com and see the originals and commission Wyld to make you an heirloom.