Daniel Boettcher is the founder of The Intrepid Wendell and a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) with academic degrees from Yale, Georgetown, and American Universities. He began his career in law while preparing for a future in diplomacy, but a serious mental health crisis ultimately altered that path. Unable to pursue government work due to clearance restrictions, Daniel rediscovered a childhood love of gems and minerals; today he travels the globe sourcing rare gemstones and precious metals to craft custom jewelry reflecting his clients' personal stories.