Wednesday, December 20, 2023

New Design - Hand Crafted Two Prong Raw Rough Diamond


"Two Prong Design"

Creative Process: Hand sculpted wax model using the lost-wax-process.

Cast-in-place: A process where the stone and the wax model I create is cast simultaneously in solid gold. The stone and metal become one thing, making the one-of-a-kind piece each time.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

14k Rough Raw Uncut Diamond Bridal Set by Dawn

Rough Raw Uncut Diamond shown in 14k Rose Gold, Handmade Two Prong Ring - Raw Diamond Engagement - Bridal Set by DV Jewelry Designs








Rough Raw Uncut Diamond shown in 14k Rose Gold, Handmade Two Prong Ring - Raw Diamond Engagement - Bridal Set by DV Jewelry Designs

Hand created nature inspired, one-of-a-kind, 2.78 carat Rough Uncut Diamond in 14k Rose Gold.

Ring in Photo is Available Now!

Creative Process: Hand sculpted wax model using the Lost-wax-process.

Cast-in-place: A process where the stone and the wax model I create is cast simultaneously in solid gold. The stone and metal become one thing, making the one-of-a-kind piece each time.


Description for ring shown in listing:

Stone: 2.78ct Rare White Low Profile Rough Diamond

Material: 14k Solid Rose Gold, Stamped

Finish: Polished

Current Ring Size: 6.75 (resizing included)


Ring Height: 6mm

Ring Set Length on Finger: 13mm


Solitaire Bottom Band Width: 3.71mm

Band Bottom Band Width: 2mm


One-of-a-Kind Return Policy:


"Available Now Rings", One-of-a-kind rings can be exchanged.

"Made-to-order", One-of-a-kind rings are not refundable.


This ring comes with a small ring tote and ring box.


https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1638729541


DV Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.




Wednesday, November 29, 2023

One-of-a-Kind Wax Model Twig Engagement by Dawn Vertrees Jewelry Designer - Updated

 
18k Yellow Gold "SOLD"


One-of-a-Kind Wax Model Engagement Ring

 One-of-a-Kind

Hand Sculpted Wax Model

Material: Cast in Sterling Silver 
Process: Cast-in-Place (diamond and wax are cast as one piece)
4.23 carat Rough Natural Diamond

The Wax Model, Step by Step


Placing the rough diamond on my setting and securing it at the base.


Building the twigs that will secure the diamond.

  


Wax Build Up Stage


Clean up stage plus adding texture to my twigs.


I will update this post once the ring has been cast.


Thanks for looking!








  


  








 




Monday, November 27, 2023

New Leaf and Twig Custom Design in Progress by Dawn - Dawn Vertrees Jewelry Designs

 

This is a new design that came to me yesterday afternoon, so I quickly started on the project around 1pm. The wax model is still in the design process, but I thought I would share this new design with you.


This will be a cast-in-place wax model using a 2.8ct rough low profile diamond. 
I will add a link at the bottom to
describe the cast-in-place process. 

The wax and the diamond will be cast together making this a very strong ring and because of this technique, I only need two twig prongs to hold the diamond in place.


 Another unique feature I love in my designs is the non-traditional setting under the stone. I want to carry the twig design on top as well as the bottom. Please keep in mind, I only have about 5 hours in this model so it is still in the rough.

Before I go to far with the Solitaire, I start designing the 2nd band. I'm starting with the leaf band first and then I will design a twig band option.


Once I complete the designs, I will start fine tuning the wax models and the last step is adding the texture to the leaves and twigs.

This concept can be modified in so many ways other than going all twig, or adding leaves.

This will be a one-of-a-kind using the cast-in-place process.

Unless it is sold prior to casting, I want to use 14k Rose Gold, Antiqued. 


Custom Leaf and Twig 5.5 carat Padparadscha Orange Sapphire




One-of-a-Kind, 14k Yellow Gold
5.5 Carat Padparadscha Orange Sapphire

This ring is not listed on our website due to the rarity of the gemstone but other gemstones can be used including, Lab Created Gemstones, Moissanites as well as Lab Diamonds.

Each ring is made-to-order.


Please contact us at:
dvjewelrydesigns@gmail.com







 

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Bridal Set, Gemstone Silver Ring, Raw Stone Engagement Ring by DV Jewelry Design


6 Prong Twig Wedding Set
Sterling Silver





Just a few of our natural
Gemstones available.





Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Bridal Set, Gemstone Silver Ring, Raw Stone Engagement Ring by DV Jewelry Designs

Twig Inspired Sterling Silver Engagement Rings. Hand sculpted in wax by Dawn and cast in Sterling Silver.

●Ring in photo has sold, but another can be made! Please note that stones may vary is color and shape slightly. We do our very best to keep the stone as similar to the listing as possible.

Gemstone: 3.32ct Green Amethyst

Hand-Cut in our studio.

Stone Measurements: 9.95mm x 7.4mm

Material: 92.5 Sterling Silver, Stamped

Solitaire:

Ring Height: 7.38mm

Ring Length: 12.66mm

Bottom Band Width: 2.64mm


Wedding Band:

Width: approximately 2.67mm


Additional Information:

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1538881222

Diamond Twig Engagement, Antique White Gold Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs





Rough Diamond Twig Engagement, Antique White Gold Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs

2 Diamond Engagement Ring 


Creative Process: Hand sculpted wax model using the Lost-wax-process.

Cast-in-place: A process where the stone and the wax model I create is cast simultaneously in solid gold or silver. The stone and metal become one thing, making the one-of-a-kind piece each time.

"Available Now Rings", One-of-a-kind rings can be exchanged.
"Made-to-order", One-of-a-kind rings are not refundable.

The ring in listing has sold, but another can be made. If you would like this in 14k yellow or rose gold, please let us know.

Description: OOAK Twig Engagement Ring
Style: Floating Diamond

1st Diamond: 4.54ct Natural Uncut Rough Diamond
2nd Diamond: .28ct small accent Rough Diamond

Material: 14k Solid White Gold
Finish: Light Antique

Top Length: 12.17mm
Top Height: 8.12mm
Bottom Band Width: 3.56mm

This ring comes with a cute little tote and a ring box.

The Cast-in-Place Process, Jewelry by Dawn Vertrees

I use this process for my One-of-a-Kind designs. 

Cast in Place

My rings shown right after being cast in gold with the Rough Ruby and Diamond in place.

The Cast-in-Place process produces the strongest rings available and is the perfect choice for active people. 

I create these rings by sculpting my wax directly on the stone. These stones become my canvas and allows me to create natural flowing designs.

Once the design has been completed, the stone and the wax are cast together, this process results in a ring where the stone and the metal literally become one piece, also making each ring a one-of-a-kind creation.

Once we melt the gold at 1000 degrees, it flows around the stone where my wax was previously, I will post the Lost-Wax-Process next.

The picture shows two rings that were recently cast-in-place with the stones prior to polishing. The only stones I can use in this process are Rough Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires and other stones will not survive.

These stones are considered precious gemstones and have a hardness of 9.5 to 10 on the Mohs scale. These stones can endure the 1000 degrees temperatures without cracking once the gold hits them. Another benefit in this process is that the gold actually shrinks 1% allowing a tight fit around the stones.


I hope you enjoy reading about my processes. -Dawn

My technique for creating my jewelry, the Lost Wax Process


In 2004 I went on a quest to find the perfect medium for me and my jewelry. 

I started with Clay, then on to Porcelain clay, Art Clay/PMC and then I came across Jewelers Wax also known as the Lost Wax Process...It fit me perfectly.



To give you a bit of history on this process, Lost wax casting is a 6,000-year-old process still used in both manufacturing and fine art. The precision and accuracy of the process have made it an ideal method for producing objects with thin walls, intricate details, and close tolerances which is perfect for jewelry.


The accuracy of the process was the key, what I sculpted in wax came out accurately once it was cast in silver or gold. I would spend many hours on a leaf ring or a starfish ring and once my wax was cast, I had an exact duplicate in metal.


My wax rings are called Models. Lost wax casting builds a mold around a sacrificial wax model. After the mold investment is set, the wax is melted out and forms a cavity where the metal or glass flows in. Using this method of casting captures fine details in both metal.

I hope you enjoyed this short introductory to my process and I plan on sharing more including a few of my quick sketches.  -Dawn


https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1311262922

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Natural Raw Morganite Twig Engagement Ring in 14k Gold, Hand-made Tree Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs

 


Natural, Partially-Cut Pink Morganite Engagement or Anniversary Ring

Made to Order

Large Morganite Twig Engagement Anniversary Ring - Available Now

One-of-Kind Custom Ring

Stone: Raw Rough Morganite
Material: 14k White Gold (shown & available now) Current
Finish: Antiqued (Please specify in notes section at checkout if you would like Antique Finish on your ring.

Ring Size: 6.25 Resizing Included

Available in 14k and 18k White, Rose & Yellow Gold.

Gemstone: Natural Rough Morganite that is 90% hand-cut leaving just a bit of rough at the top to capture the light.

Semi-Precious Gemstones: Aquamarine, Morganite (shown), Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz and Tourmaline.

Natural Gemstones

Precious Gemstones: Sapphire, Ruby, and Spinel.

Contact us to customize this design just for you.

Height: 5.26mm
Length: 16.43mm
Width: 9.15mm

Overall Length: 17.36mm
Bottom Band Width: 3.65mm

This ring comes with a cute little tote and a ring box.




DV Jewelry Designs
Additional Information at: 




Sketches for this design...


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