Hand Cut Purple Ceylon Sapphire in 14k Twig Engagement Ring by Dawn V

Hand Cut Purple Ceylon Sapphire

Item details:

Handmade

Material:

Gold, Rose gold, White gold

2.8ct Hand Cut Purple Ceylon Sapphire in 14k Twig Engagement Ring

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Hand Sculpted Twig Engagement Ring

Each design was created in wax by me to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut in our studio.

This is a 2.8 carat Hand Cut Purple Ceylon Sapphire, cut from our rough uncut gemstones 

The Band is cast in 14k White Gold with textured bark markings.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Additional Information and Photos

Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring. 

-Dawn Vertrees

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box. 

What are Ant Hill Garnets?

Rough Ant Hill Garnet

Ant Hill Garnets, What are they?

The Short Version...

The unique part of Arizona Anthill Garnets is this that they are found around the Ant Hills. Anthill Garnets are also called Arizona Chrome Pyrope Garnet. ... The ants excavate the garnets from underground passages. The ants take the stone to the surface and discard them.

Hand Cut Ant Hill Garnet

We are so excited to be adding Ant Hill Garnets to our Cruelty-Free Collection. To us, this is Wonderful. When we can find beautiful rough gemstones here in the US to hand cut in our NC studio plus 

mined by Ants!...

It's a win win for everyone.

Now, The Long Version...
Some gemstones derive a large portion of their appeal because they are found in an unexpected locality or have an unusual origin. "Ant hill garnets" are one of the more interesting of these "novelty gems."


They are called "ant hill garnets" because they are found on and around the margins of ant hills. The ants encounter the garnets while excavating their underground passages. The ants haul the stones to the surface and discard them. The rain washes the garnets clean and moves them down the flank of the ant hill, where they can accumulate in large numbers. This concentrates the little gems and makes them easy for people to collect. Their brilliant luster and red color contrasts strongly with the surrounding soil.

Author: Hobart M. King, Ph.D., GIA Graduate Gemologist

1.5ct Hand Cut Ruby with 3 hand sculpted leaves in solid 14k Yellow Gold by Dawn Vertrees

Partially Hand Cut Ruby
from our studios.

Hand Cut Ruby with my
Hand Sculpted Leaves.

The ruby and my wax sculpture
prior to casting.

Item Details

Hand Sculpted ring using the lost wax method.

Materials

14k Solid Yellow Gold

Cruelty-Free Gold

Gemstone: Hand Cut Ruby

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Each design was created in wax to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone in our studio.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Click Here, for Additional Information

Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring. 

-Dawn Vertrees

Hand Sculpted and Hand Cut
One-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring.

Salt & Pepper .91ct Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond set in 14k White Gold Twig Engagement Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Unique .91ct Salt & Pepper
Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond

Item Details

Handmade

Material

14k Rose Gold

Gemstone: Natural Diamond

Hand sculpted Twig
Engagement Ring

Unique .91ct Salt & Pepper Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond set in 14k White Gold Twig Engagement Ring

Hand sculpted Twig Engagement Ring, hand sculpted, a one-of-a-kind creation. 

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● Matching Twig Wedding Band for this ring: https://www.etsy.com/listing/693448921/twig-branch-wedding-band-14k-or-18k-gold?ref=shop_home_active_20

● Your rings will come a black velvet ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

4.5 ct Hand Cut Ruby Twig Ring Setting in 14k Gold by Dawn Vertrees

4.5ct Hand Cut Ruby
from our Rough Gemstones

Item Details

Handmade

Materials

Gold, Rose gold, White gold

Gemstone: Hand Cut Ruby in North Carolina

4.5 ct (shown) Hand Cut Ruby in 14k Gold Leaf and Twig setting

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I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Leaf and Twig Ruby Ring

Each design was created in wax to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut in our studio.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

One-of-a-Kind Ruby
Engagement Ring

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring. 

-Dawn Vertrees

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box. 

3 Carat Hand Cut Stunning Emerald Gemstone in 14k White Gold Twig Setting Ring by Dawn Vertrees

3 Carat Hand Cut
Emerald Engagement Ring

Item Details

Handmade

Materials

Gold, Rose gold, White gold

Gemstone: Emerald

Hand Sculpted & Fancy Cut Faceted Rough Emerald

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Description:

Each design was created in wax to mimic little detailed twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone. 

Stone: Beautiful Hand Cut 3 ct rough Emerald

Material: The Band is cast in solid 14k White Gold with textured bark markings.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box.

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● Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring. 

-Dawn Vertrees

14k White Gold Hand Sculpted Twig Setting

Hand Sculpted Leaf and Twig Ring using the Lost Wax Method by Dawn Vertrees

Hand Cut Rough 1.5ct Ruby

We will be testing our first hand cut ruby on Wednesday 6/5/2019 which will be cast in place with the wax that I have sculpted around the stone (shown). Although we have successfully cast our rough uncut diamonds and gemstones for 8 years with only a few mishaps, casting our hand cut gemstones should reduce that number to zero.

GEMSTONE SET IN WAX CASTING has evolved over the past 10 years from a secret process used by a few manufacturers to a commonly used method. 

Our Popular
Three Leaf Design cast in 14k Gold

GEMSTONES SUCCESSFULLY CAST IN PLACE ARE: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet Gemstones.

GEMSTONES NOT RECOMMENDED ARE: Emerald, Opal, Jade, Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot. 

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Onyx as these gemstones may burn, crack or discolor when exposed to high heat.

GEMSTONES SELECTED FOR CASTING IN PLACE should be high quality, dimensionally accurate, free of flaws and inclusions that can turn milky, frosty or crack when heated.

SUCCESS!!!

DESIGNS SELECTED FOR CASTING IN PLACE must allow support in at least 2 places by the surrounding investment instead of the traditional 4 or 6 prong setting. The gemstones need to be held in place securely to withstand investing, burn out and casting without coming loose.

Hand Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Herkimer Diamond in Sterling Silver Twig Ring Setting, Hand-sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

Herkimer Diamond Ring

Item Details

Handmade

Materials

Silver

Gemstone: Herkimer Diamond

Stone: Large Herkimer Diamond

Material: Sterling Silver

● Overall Ring Size: 

18.60mm x 11.67mm

.72" x .45" inches

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● What are Herkimer Diamonds?

Herkimer Diamonds are beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer, New York. Incredibly, these phenomenal gemstones are close to five hundred million years old. The crystals are magnificent works of nature, found in the rock, having a diamond-like geometrical shape. Thus, the name recognition of “Herkimer Diamonds”.

Your ring with come with a black velvet ring box and a small jewelry tote. 

Matching wedding bands are available! Just message us for details.

Large Herkimer 6 Prong Twig Ring

Handmade Twig Engagement Ring with Rough Uncut Diamond in 14k or 18k Gold, Engagement Ring, Hand Sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

Twig Engagement Ring

Item Details

Handmade item

Made to Order

Material

Gemstone: Diamond

SHOWN: 14k Yellow Gold 

Made-to-Order Custom Twig Engagement Ring using a Premium Uncut Rough Diamonds in solid Gold.

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There is something inside me that appreciates the details found in nature. Whether its in the shape of the leaves and how they touch each other, the tree's many textures or how the limbs reach out to the sky. I see it all as something that grows with passion and has a valuable purpose in our lives. I want that exact feeling in every ring I create.

Rough Uncut Raw Diamond

Those same thoughts go into every design I create in my studio. When I sit down at my bench, I will look at that diamond or gemstone and visualize how those limbs will hold that little jewel up in the air. I want to sculpt the branches and leaves as if its a presentation to you, so I hope you find something of mine that touches your heart as much as it has touched mine.

Hand sculpted Diamond Wedding Rings, hand sculpted, a true one-of-a-kind creation. 

Items Descriptions:

● Premium Rough Uncut Raw Diamonds, all Are Cruelty-Free Diamonds.

Our Diamond adheres to KPCS, Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, so it is genuine 

and comes through legitimate sources only.

Engagement Ring/s:

● Our 14k and 18k Golds are solid Gold, Cruelty-Free Refined Gold from the US.

● Diamonds: Premium Rough 1.5ct up to 2ct diamonds are available for this ring.

Raw Uncut Rough Diamond - Cruelty Free Diamond.

Engagement Ring:

● Leaf Engagement ring is approximately 11mm wide at top.

● Matching Twig Band measures 1.8mm wide. 

● Both Bands together at the bottom is 3.7mm wide.

● Finish: Branch Texture and Polished. 

● Matching Wedding Band Available

● Your rings will come in a black velvet ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

14k Gold Twig Engagement Ring

Gavin's Custom Boulder Opal Tree Stump Wedding Ring hand sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

Men's Boulder Opal Tree Trunk Ring

14k Yellow Gold Black Rhodium
Plated and Distressed

Custom Design

Hand Sculpted in wax, using the lost wax method and then cast in 14k Yellow Gold. The ring is polished and then plated in Black Rhodium and then lightly polished to bring out the gold tones. 

This ring is approximately 16.8mm wide.

The stone is a oval Boulder Opal disk with flashes of blues, green, yellow and reds...an amazing stone.

Oval Boulder Opal Disk

Hand Sculpted using the
Lost Wax Method