I’m honored to share that Waystone was recently featured in Shoutout Colorado.
The interview, “Meet Leslie Herrmann,” is a look into the path that led me here—how this work began, what continues to shape it, and why creating with stone still feels as meaningful today as when I first started.
Where This Work Comes From
Like many things worth building, Waystone didn’t start with a business plan.
It grew out of a need to slow down as I entered Motherhood, to work with my hands, and to create something that felt grounded and honest. What began as a personal shift gradually became a practice—one centered around shaping stone, forming metal, and paying attention to the small details that make each piece feel complete.
That process is still at the core of everything I make.
Jewelry That Carries Something With It
I’ve always been drawn to stones—not just for how they look, but for where they come from and what they hold.
Many of the pieces I create start with a stone someone has found themselves. Something picked up on a hike, carried home in a pocket, kept for years. My role is to shape and set it in a way that honors that history without overworking it.
No two stones are the same, and I try to let that lead.
This is what defines my approach to custom stone jewelry—each piece is made slowly, individually, and with intention.
Working From Colorado
Living in Colorado continues to influence how I see and work with materials.
The landscape here—its textures, colors, and quiet shifts—find their way into my process. Even when I’m not actively collecting, that sense of place is always present in the work.
A Slower Way of Making
Everything I create is made to order.
That pace allows me to focus on the details—how a stone sits in its setting, how the metal is formed around it, how the finished piece feels when it’s worn. It also means producing only what’s needed, keeping the process small and intentional.
Thank You
I’m grateful to Shoutout Colorado for taking the time to share this story.
If you’d like to read more about the path behind Waystone, you can find the full interview here:
And as always, thank you for being here and for supporting work that’s made by hand, one piece at a time.
