Showing posts with label Dawn Vertrees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dawn Vertrees. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Moissanite Twig Engagement & Wedding Ring Set, Forever Brilliant™ Moissanite and Band, Gold and hand sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

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Moissanite Twig Engagement & Wedding Ring Set,
Forever Brilliant™
Moissanite and Band by Dawn Vertrees

Four Twigs, hand sculpted with a textured bezel nestled between the twigs. 
The wedding band has two branches coming together and worn close to the heart.

Material: 14k White Gold (shown)
Optional Material: 14k White, Yellow, Rose and Green Gold
18k White & Yellow Gold

Forever Brilliant™ Moissanite
Diamond Type: Forever Classic™ Created by Charles & Colvard
Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Color: Charles & Colvard Near-Colorless Created Moissanite®
Size: 4.0mm
Carat: .25ctw

Solitaire Ring Measurements:
12mm wide at widest point (top)
3.3mm wide at the bottom (under the finger)

Wedding Band Measurement: 
3.2mm wide at widest point (top)
2.2mm wide at the bottom (under the finger)

***Note: Additional Gemstones and Diamonds are available, please send me a convo for prices.




About the Moissanite Diamond:

Moissanite, also known as silicon carbide, is a gemstone unlike any other. With more brilliance and fire than diamond, this stone has been a source of intense interest ever since its discovery more than a century ago. Moissanite dances with sparkles of light that draw the eye and delight the senses. Its unique internal beauty lends a captivating allure to jewelry, making a magnificent statement at a fraction of the cost of other gemstones. But only you know what you paid - envious passers-by see only a grand statement of opulence.

Today’s alluring moissanite gemstones are the end result of a 110 year old geological discovery. Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by the Nobel Prize-winning French chemist Dr. Henri Moissan at the site of a massive meteorite strike in Arizona. The tiny particles he unearthed were initially mistaken for diamond due to their hardness and brilliant reflectiveness, but after painstaking testing, were identified as naturally-occurring silicon carbide. This intriguing new stone was named moissanite in his honor, and Moissan spent the rest of his life attempting to re-create this exceptional mineral, which is among the hardest materials on Earth.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Raw Uncut Purple Sapphire Leaf & Twig Matching Wedding Band Set by Dawn Vertrees

Raw Uncut Engagement Rings, Raw Uncut Sapphire Bands, Raw Uncut Purple Sapphire Twig Rings
Raw Uncut Purple Sapphire Leaf & Twig
Matching Wedding Band Set
Raw Uncut Purple Sapphire Leaf & Twig Matching Wedding Band Set by Dawn Vertrees

This is for (2) Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands. The bands shown have been sold to a wonderful couple in Switzerland. Rings created will be similar to the rings shown.

NOTE: Each ring is Made-to-Order in the size needed. Please allow 3-4 weeks. Each Ring is a one-of-a-kind hand sculpted creation. No molds used.

Material: Sterling Silver (Message me for Gold Prices)
Finish Shown: Light Oxidized (shown) ...it just brings out the depth and detail in the ring.
Additional Information: (Click Here)

Gemstone: Purple Sapphire (shown) 
Why do we only use Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies for this design?
My Precious Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies are Mohs Scale 9-10 which means they can be "cast in place" with the wax model, giving you a permanent diamond or gemstone setting. You do not have to check the prongs (leaves) to see if they have loosened over the years. My rings are like brick (the stone) and mortar (the silver)...you can not lose the stone and the ring can be resized without having to remove the stone. 

I prefer to use these stones because they can withstand 1000+ temperatures which are diamonds, sapphires and rubies.

The #1 Reason I like to use these particular stones is because of the design, I can sculpt the leaves on the stones and cast everything together, giving my designs a very natural look. 

Additional Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands, Rings, Promise Rings as well as Bridal Gifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DawnVertreesJewelry?section_id=10707658&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

This is a growing line for me, I love going into my studio and just start sculpting, something about the texture and leaves makes designing these organic rings so calming to me.

Elegance Uncut by Dawn Vertrees

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Men's Leaf and Twig Organic Sterling Silver Wedding Band



Hand Sculpted Leaf & Twig Wedding Band
Organic Wedding bands, gold Nature Wedding bands, Leaf Wedding band, Twig Wedding band,
Men's Hand Sculpted Organic
Leaf and Twig Wedding Band
NOTE: Each ring is Made-to-Order in the size needed. 
Please allow 3-4 weeks to complete, 
Ships USPS 2-3 Days Priority Mail (US) 

OPTIONS: 
Material: 14K White, Yellow, Rose Gold & Sterling Silver

Finish: Oxidation on Gold or Silver is available.
Also available in 18k Gold and Platinum, please message me for pricing. 
Rose Cut Diamonds, Raw Diamonds or Sapphires can be added to this ring. Please send me an email at dawnvertrees@gmail.com

Band Width: 7.11mm or 1/4" wide

Hand sculpted branch band with 4 leaves, wood texture including the knot holes, continuous 360 design...this is a beautiful detailed ring.

Additional Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands, Rings, Promise Rings as well as Bridal Gifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DawnVertreesJewelry?section_id=10707658&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Raw Uncut Purple Sapphire Leaf & Twig Ring


Delicate hand sculpted "Leaf and Twig" design that hold a beautiful Natural Uncut Purple Sapphire Gemstone. 

Gemstone: Natural Raw Uncut Tundura Sapphire Gemstone. 
A beautiful, deep purple Sapphire Gemstone 1.4ct 





Size: Currently Size 6 This ring can be sized, please allow 1 week to resize.
Material: 92.5 Sterling Silver.

Additional Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands, Rings, Promise Rings as well as Bridal Gifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DawnVertreesJewelry?section_id=10707658&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

All work is hand sculpted by me and each piece is a true one-of-a-kind original. I make no reusable molds to create my Uncut Raw Gemstones Rings. I also use only Recycled metals from refineries in the United States.

Shipping: 1-3 Day USPS Priority Shipping with Insurance and Tracking. 

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Raw Uncut Blue Sapphire Engagement, Promise or Statement Ring in 14k White Gold


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Beautiful Raw Uncut Blue Sapphire in 14K White Gold. Great and a Engagement Ring, 
Promise Ring or a fun Stackable Statement Ring.

Raw Uncut Blue Sapphire Bridal Set, Twig Engagement Ring, Leaf and twig Wedding Set Bridal Set Promise Ring Statement Ring Stacking Ring
Raw Uncut Blue Sapphire
Engagement Ring


I wanted to create a delicate yet beautiful Leaf and Twig Ring using an Uncut Raw Montana Pink Sapphire, so I sculpted the branch band first and then I hand sculpted two natural flowing leaves along with their stems that embrace the uncut stone as if it was two hands are holding the stone. These are truly elegant rings that will flatter her finger. 

I created this setting in wax then cast in solid 14k white gold in our studio. 

The blue raw uncut, unheated sapphire is 1.5ct that measures 6.3mm x 6.0mm x 6.2mm
Sapphires have a Mohs scale of 9 Precious Stone.

Please NOTE: The completed ring in photos is available and can be resized. 

● Current Size 6 and can be resized.
Please allow up to 1.5 weeks to resize and shipped if needed. Shipping is 2-3 Day Priority Shipping (US) and USPS International Priority Shipping.

● Your ring will come in a single ring box with a black velveteen DV drawstring pouch.

Note: Matching 14k White Gold Bands are available for this ring.

Additional Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands, Rings, Promise Rings as well as Bridal Gifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DawnVertreesJewelry?section_id=10707658&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2


Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Raw Uncut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rough 14k Gold Wedding Ring, Wedding Set Stacking Ring with Rough Diamond Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Raw Uncut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rough 14k Gold Wedding Ring, Wedding Set Stacking Ring with Rough Diamond Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Made-to-Order 14k Twig & Leaf Raw Uncut Diamond Bridal Set, Engagement Ring using a Rough Diamonds, Engagement with Band by Dawn Vertrees

I wanted to create a delicate yet beautiful Leaf and Twig Engagement Ring using an Uncut Raw Diamond, so I sculpted the branch band first and then I hand sculpted 6 natural flowing leaves along with their stems that reach up and embrace the uncut diamond. These are truly elegant wedding rings that will flatter her finger. 

Raw Organic Conflict Free Diamonds.

Please NOTE: The completed ring in photos has already sold. This listing is to create your own Leaf & Twig Engagement ring in your choice of 14k gold.
Raw Uncut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rough 14k Gold Wedding Ring, Wedding Set Stacking Ring with Rough Diamond Ring by Dawn Vertrees
Leaf and Twig Engagement Ring

Engagement Ring (shown):
● Leaf Engagement ring is approximately 1/4" wide at top.
● Band is 3mm wide
● Finish: Polished. 

Diamond (shown):
● All diamonds are natural, untreated, unheated and conflict-free
● Diamond shown - 1.50ct Hand Selected, white with touches of silver tones

● Diamonds are Available:
● Please send me a conversation concerning your diamond preference. 
● The price is based on a white/silvery roundish diamond 1.4ct - 1.9ct 
● Larger diamonds are available.
● Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to complete then ship. 

Raw Uncut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rough 14k Gold Wedding Ring, Wedding Set Stacking Ring with Rough Diamond Ring by Dawn Vertrees
Raw Uncut Bridal Set
This ring comes with a double ring box with a black DV velveteen drawstring pouch.

Additional Leaf & Twig Wedding Bands, Rings, Promise Rings as well as Bridal Gifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DawnVertreesJewelry?section_id=10707658&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.
dawnvertrees@gmail.com

Monday, April 27, 2015

Custom Octopus & Seahorse Champagne Flute Photo

Just beautiful...


Claysie & Dan Wedding Day

...a beautiful couple from Charlotte, North Carolina

Thank you for the Photo!



Claysie & Dan have allowed me to reproduce her beautiful Champagne  
Glasses. You can find them in my Etsy Shop, just click on the link.



Friday, April 24, 2015

Charlotte Observer - Silver & Gold, Stones & Wax



What an Honor!

I was blown away when my Mom called and said, You made it on the front page of Charlotte Style!  I was in the studio and hadn't made it out that day but once my husband came home, he was carrying a small stack of Newspapers....you could tell, he was beaming with pride. He has so much confidence in my work, LOL...probably more than I do.

It was so important for me to come back to NC to make my jewelry and then to be recognized this way, it's an amazing feeling.

I can't thank Olivia Fortson (writer) and Kiran Dodeja Smith (photographer) for visiting my studio and getting to know me and my work...what awesome people to meet.

I ofter kid around with people that I wear bunny slippers to work but Olivia was right, I actually curl up my legs in my chair looking at my mandrel, visualizing my next project, and yes...barefoot and very happy with my job.

THANK YOU CHARLOTTE, NC!!!

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Imperial Topaz Leaf and Twig Ring




I may not give this one up.

Number 1 Reason...Topaz is my birthstone plus I have ditched the typical prong concept and use my leaves as prongs which allow this design to be totally organic. Everything has a natural organic look, from the uncut raw imperial topaz stone to sculpting the ring to mimic Twigs, stems and leaves...just beautiful.

Sterling Silver
Uncut 9mm x 12mm Imperial Topaz
Mohs Scale: 8
Current size is 6 3/4 
Free US Shipping

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Leaf & Twig Collection (Complete Cllection coming soon)



Leaf & Twig Sterling Silver Necklace
with 1.7mm SS Cable Chain
This simple design allows easy customization such as
stones or a little chirping bird. 

Wax Model


Leaf & Twig Wedding Set with
optional stones or sold separately


Wax Model


Leaf & Twig Sterling Silver Earrings
with Leverbacks added.
Additional sculpting was added to the earrings to
make this curved leaf design flow naturally.

Leaf & Twig Small or Medium
Sterling Silver Cuff

Leaf & Twig Ring
Leaf & Twig Sterling Silver Necklace
with 1.7mm SS Cable Chain






Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Octopus and Seahorse Champagne Glasses

A commission job from Claysie & Dan...yup, they are getting married!




Completed!!!

These are almost finished! Here is my husband adding the Oxidation to bring out the details in these two little sculptures.



 They are wanting two very special champagne flutes for their wedding day. Dan's flute will have the Octopus and Claysie's wants hers to have one or two seahorses on her champagne flute. 





Updated July 31

About 20 hours of work but it's definitely taking shape.

It about half finished, I just need to lock myself in the studio for about three days to complete the wax model.

Claysie & Dan have allowed me to share their ideas so the Octopus and Seahorse Champagne Glasses will be available to purchase. I will have additional information once completed.

Thanks for looking!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Lake Norman Magazine - Accessible Art






Dawn Vertrees of Dawn Vertrees Jewelry in her Cornelius home studio working with a lost wax process to sculpt a decorative wine glass ornament commissioned for use in an upcoming wedding.

-Grant Baldwin Photography - Grant Baldwin

Dawn Vertrees, 54, Etsy store: DawnVertreesJewelry
After retiring from a lengthy 
corporate career, an unexpected mentor came into Dawn Vertrees’ life. Volker Kracht, a senior master jeweler from Germany, put off retirement for three years after seeing a stunning orchid pendant that Vertrees made from three sheets of wax.
Since 2001, Vertrees has pursued different artistic media, starting with ceramic jewelry and moving on to the world of Lost Wax, which she works in today to make fine artisan jewelry like intricately designed rings and pendants depicting tree frogs, turtles, starfish, and other nature-inspired subjects.
Along the way, she’s picked up numerous awards at festivals and art shows across the Southeast while making a living 
from her craftsmanship. But when the constant travel started to take its toll, Vertrees turned to the Internet to keep her business going.
“I got so tired of being out on the road that one day while my husband was filling up the motor coach with gas, I created an Etsy site and at each rest stop and break I had, I photographed my pieces so I could continue to make money without having to constantly travel to shows,” Vertrees says.
The Internet opened up more doors for Vertrees, allowing jewelry retailers in St. John, Virgin Islands and Disney resorts to discover her pieces and add them to their collections. 
In the coming months, Vertrees says her business will come full circle as she’s in the process of building a wholesale market and will eventually only sell through brick-and-mortar stores.
“It’s the circle of life of being a jewelry designer. Art shows come first, then Internet, and then wholesale and possibly, a a few wholesale shows,” Vertrees adds.

Read more here: Accessible Art
Wholesale Contact: Julie King Julie@buydawnvertreesjewelry.com, or by phone at 340-344-0410

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Ocean Reef Flip Cuff Bracelet






Ocean Reef Flip Cuff Bracelet

Have you ever thought about buying an heirloom?

An heirloom can be a piece of jewelry you purchased or a piece you had made...either way, this special piece of jewelry should bring out your emotions, your thoughts or just put a smile on your face. It's something that has brought you joy and you want to pass it down to the next generations for them to cherish and enjoy as well.

Needless to say, my daughter will be getting quite a few heirlooms especially this one. It only took one trip to the islands to fall in love with the ocean and everything in it but the most fascinating part of the ocean to me has to be the sea fan coral...its soft skeletal design gracefully moves with the currents. It's that movement I wanted to capture with this new Collection. I wanted to recreate that movement without it actually moving but I also wanted the piece to tell a story.

Such as the Starfish finding a safe place to land or the tip of the sea fan capturing a large pearl for its own enjoyment. I hope that whoever wears a piece of my sea fan jewelry, sees the movement that I see and simple takes you away for just a moment.

So whether it's a piece of jewelry that I create or one that I have made especially for you, I always imagine it being passed down to the next generations and bringing joy to the one wearing it.


Materials: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold
Pearl: Natural Color Freshwater Pearl, No Dyes.
Finish: High Polished
Size: Medium

A Few Options

The starfish is cast in 14k Yellow Gold and the Pearl shown is a 11mm Natural Fresh Water Pearl. Other pearl options are South Sea or Tahitian. Pearls that are 10mm-11mm work well with this design.

I have sculpted several starfish in various sizes, so a cluster would also look fabulous on this cuff.

Additional Pearl Options: Please let me know if your would like another pearl besides Freshwater. I would be happy to locate your pearl at the best price available.

My process for creating my Sea Fan Coral Jewelry

A piece of 16 gauge wax wire is cut into 2-4mm lengths and each one is soldered together to create the fan coral design. There are no shortcuts for me when creating my wax pieces. It's a labor of love and the results are something that I am very proud of. It takes great equipment from my caster to get these right. I push the limits when it comes to sculpting and casting.

When Volker (Master Jeweler) ask me, what did I want to learn? He said I can teach you everything about making jewelry! I asked if I could think about it overnight. I came back to him the next day and ask if it was OK just to concentrate on sculpting the wax to make jewelry? I told him I felt my time would be better spent on design, and spending the time needed to creating realistic wax models with the detail I felt they needed. He said it was OK and I never regretted my decision not to do it all.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Murex and Sea Fan Coral Fusion Cuff Bracelet






Creating Wearable Art

To this day, when I walk on the beach, I would see shells, starfish and corals washed up on the shore. The seaweed or coral would be intertwined with the shells as they rolled back and forth with the waves.

I guess some people would just ignore the mangled clump of sea life but I could see a painting laying on the sand, or as a scarf around your neck or a piece of jewelry wrapped around my arm. It was those fascinating little pieces that were the inspiration for making this cuff.

The Cuff is half Murex Shell and half Sea Fan Coral...just two fascinating pieces that came together as one.

So when I sit down at my bench, I have the opportunity to create just that, wearable art. It may take a month, sometimes several months but eventually, I will walk out of my studio with a piece of art that has never existed before.

Material: 92.5 Sterling Silver
Finish: High Polished
Size: Medium