Oakwood Twig Collection Sketch Designs

Oakwood Twig Collection Sketch Designs

The Oakwood Twig Collection

The Oakwood Twig Collection begins here—where nature wraps, lifts, and offers each piece like a gift.

You don’t design in straight lines—and this collection doesn’t either.

It grew the same way branches do—naturally, without force, each curve finding its place. Every twig wraps with intention, every leaf settles where it belongs, and every detail is built to feel like it was always meant to be there.

These pieces aren’t just inspired by nature…
They’re guided by it.

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Where It Began

The rings are where this collection first took root.

Twigs wrap around the band like growing branches, forming structure without feeling rigid. Oak leaves layer gently into the design, creating a sense of protection and movement at the same time.

Crafted in sterling silver with 14K rose gold leaves, finished with soft oxidation in the recesses and a gentle polish, these pieces balance contrast and warmth in a way that feels natural and effortless.

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The Collection Grows

From there, the collection began to expand.

A sterling silver pendant lifts and presents a moss agate stone, wrapped in flowing twig forms and accented with oak leaves—never held tightly, always offered.

The earrings carry that same movement—light, organic, and alive—formed from oxidized sterling silver branches with oak leaves and acorns that feel as if they’ve grown into place.

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A Natural Pairing

The collection also moves into more personal pieces.

A solitaire engagement ring with a 1ct round diamond pairs with a coordinating oak leaf band, bringing structure and symbolism together. The design allows the stone to feel lifted and presented, while the band continues the language of natural growth.

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Still Growing

This collection is not finished—and it’s not meant to be.

Some pieces will remain simple and quiet. Others will grow more detailed and layered. But every design will follow the same path—guided by nature, shaped with intention, and created to be felt as much as seen.

These pieces already exist—just not in metal yet.
They’ve taken shape here first.

And I can’t wait to show you what they become.

The Oakwood Twig Collection

 

“This is where Oakwood began.”

It started simply.

The groom knew she wanted one of my one-of-a-kind twig designs—something that felt grown, not made.

She also knew she wanted a green rough diamond, untouched and natural, something with depth and life in it.

Together, we created her engagement ring around that vision.

Then the focus shifted to him.

She knew what mattered to him—

the Oak tree, with a couple of acorns. Strength, grounding, something lasting.

He wanted an 8mm wide band at the base, solid and substantial.

A size 13 finger—this ring needed presence. Weight. Something that felt like it belonged.

At the same time, I happened to be working on a new twig heart ring.

That piece became the starting point.

The structure was already there—

the movement, the flow, the way the branches naturally came together.

From that, I sculpted the Oak leaf and added the two acorns.

It wasn’t drawn out.

It wasn’t overthought.

It developed the way these pieces always do—

one form growing into the next until it becomes exactly what it’s supposed to be.

She loved his ring.

And when it came time for him to create hers,

he didn’t go in a different direction—he stayed with it.

Her ring became a reflection of his.

Similar in structure. Connected in meaning.

That’s when it stopped being two separate pieces

and became something shared.

(Cute, right?)”

It wasn’t until I received a second request

that I realized this wasn’t just a set anymore.

“That’s when it stopped being two separate pieces

and became something shared.

It was the beginning of something larger.

It was where Oakwood began.

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Where the Stone Settles

“Not every stone is placed… some find where they belong—held gently in the quiet curve of growth.”

Design Study – The Stone, Held in Place

There are moments where a design doesn’t change—it settles.

This is one of those.

The structure remains the same throughout.
Only the stone shifts, and with it, the feeling.

The beginning holds no refinement.

The stone is left untouched—raw, irregular, carrying its own surface and character.
The branches rise and move around it, not to shape it, but to follow it.

Nothing is forced here.
It feels like something found and kept.

The form becomes clearer.
The branches rise with intention, defining how the stone will be held.

The form becomes clearer.

The branches are defined, the movement more intentional.
The stone begins to sit within a more understood space.

This is where the design reveals its direction—
a structure that can either be cast in place, or allow the stone to be set after.

The idea stays the same.
Only the method begins to separate.

The same structure now holds a faceted stone.
Light begins to move through the design, shifting the feeling from raw to defined.

The same structure now holds a faceted stone.

Light enters the design differently.
The surface reflects instead of absorbing.

The branches still rise and hold, but the feeling shifts—
less raw, more defined.

This version allows the stone to become part of the piece from the beginning.

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Nothing changes in the structure.

Only the tone deepens.

The green sapphire carries weight.
It holds color instead of just light.

The branches respond the same way—rising, approaching, settling into place.

It returns to something quieter, even in a refined form.

Coming soon: one-of-a-kind rings where each stone settles into place, held by nature-inspired forms.

Three Mushrooms, One Journey

 

Three Mushrooms, One Journey

  

Beneath the surface, where life quietly forms, three mushrooms rise.

The Explorer. The Watcher. The Newcomer.

Each one carries a different moment in the same journey.

Where the Story Begins

A single branch rises, holding three lives at different stages.

This ring wasn’t designed—it grew.
The branches formed first, and the mushrooms followed, each finding its place naturally within the structure.

Three Paths, One Form

Three forms, each moving in its own direction.

If you look closely, no two mushrooms move the same way.

One reaches outward, one remains still, and one is just beginning to emerge.

The Explorer

The Explorer leans away from the others—drawn outward.

It represents the part of us that moves forward without certainty…

simply because something inside says go.

The Watcher

The Watcher stands steady at the center.

Not everything needs to move to grow.
Some things deepen by simply being present.

The Newcomer

Held by the forest

The branches wrap and support each form, not forcing direction—only holding space.

Every line, every texture was left intentionally, so when oxidation settles in, the depth reveals itself—just like bark on a tree.

This piece isn’t just worn… it’s felt.

Forest Forms: Mushroom Earrings in Motion

Grown from quiet places—where the forest holds its breath and life begins again.

 

These earrings were not designed—they were grown.

Each curve follows the quiet logic of the forest, where vines twist without force and mushrooms emerge in their own time. The branches wrap and reach as if guided by something unseen, holding small mushroom forms that feel discovered rather than placed.

There is a softness in their movement, a natural rhythm that resists symmetry and embraces life. No two lines feel rigid—everything flows, like growth finding its way through light and shadow.

Rooted in nature, refined by hand—where wild growth meets quiet elegance.

When worn, they don’t just decorate—they carry a feeling. A memory of walking through woods after rain. The stillness. The quiet presence of something ancient and alive.

Every line, every texture—shaped to feel like it grew this way.

This is what I felt while creating them.

And now, they carry that feeling forward.

The Final Touch — Preparing for Casting

The final carving before casting
—creating depth for shadow, contrast, and natural texture.

 The Final Touch — Preparing for Casting

Before this piece leaves my hands and becomes metal, there is one final step.

Each twig is carefully carved to create depth—not just for form, but for what comes next.

Once cast, oxidation will settle into these grooves, bringing out contrast, shadow, and texture… like bark shaped over time.

This is where the piece begins to take on its final character.

Not added later—but built in from the very beginning.

From here, it moves from wax to metal…

from idea to heirloom.

The final step

Forest Design Collection: The Offering — A Wedding Set Grown, Not Made.

Forest Design Collection

An Offering
Delicate twigs rise and gently cradle the diamond—lifting it like a quiet offering.

Held by Nature

Delicate twigs rise and gently cradle the diamond—lifting it like a quiet offering.

A symbol of love grown over time, gathered from the earth, and given as a gift to the bride-to-be.

Nature, centered.

Forest Wedding Set — Where Love Grows Naturally

There is something deeply personal about a ring that feels as if it grew, rather than was made.

This Forest Wedding Set was designed to follow the natural movement of vines—organic, flowing, and alive. Each curve wraps gently around the stone, holding it not with force, but with intention… as if nature itself reached up and cradled it.

At the center sits an 8mm x 6mm oval stone, available in:

Natural Diamond
Moissanite
Lab-Grown Diamond
Calibrated Gemstones

The setting allows light to move freely through the stone while the sculpted branches embrace it from all sides, creating both strength and softness in balance.

The Wedding Band — A Living Extension

The matching band is not an afterthought—it is part of the same story.

Designed to nest naturally beneath the engagement ring, it mirrors the organic lines while adding subtle detail. This band can be customized with:

One or two small diamonds or gemstones of your choice

Each addition is intentionally placed—never perfectly symmetrical—because nature doesn’t repeat itself, and neither should love.

Made to Order

Each piece is individually cast and finished in your choice of:

14k Gold (Yellow, White, or Rose)18k Gold (Yellow, White, or Rose)

Available as:

Solitaire Ring

Wedding Band

Full Wedding Set

Pieces may be purchased together or separately.

Designed to grow together.

A Philosophy in Metal

This design follows my core belief: jewelry should carry emotion.

Every vine, every curve, every placement is guided by natural growth—so that when someone wears it, they don’t just see a ring… they feel it.

Because love, like nature, is not perfect—it’s alive.

The Wedding Band

This piece is currently in its wax stage, preparing for casting—the moment where idea becomes heirloom.

Unveiling the "Banyan Collection": Roots of Inspiration for Spring

The final Banyan Collection design, featuring the intricate, woven root shank in antique rose gold, set with a stunning light blue aquamarine. Launching Spring 2026.

 Unveiling the "Banyan Collection": Roots of Inspiration for Spring

Today, we're thrilled to introduce a design that truly embodies the heart of our craft: the Banyan Collection, set for our Spring Release. This collection is a deeply personal exploration of nature's enduring strength and intricate beauty, born from an imagination that finds wonder in the world around us.

The Banyan is a big tree, known for its aerial roots that grow down from the branches to form new trunks.

The inspiration for this design is the majestic Banyan tree, which first sparked our original design journey. When living in Florida, the sight of the Banyan's powerful, flowing aerial roots back in 2003 inspired the very first concept for our signature leaf motif.

This new collection returns to that original source. Its aerial roots, gracefully descending and intertwining, create a dance of growth and resilience. This natural artistry sparked a vision—a ring that would mirror this organic complexity, a wearable sculpture that tells a story of connection and strength, moving beyond the traditional leaf to the foundational root structure itself.

My First Sketch

It began with a quick simple sketch, a moment where the intricate network of Banyan roots took form on paper.

The Vision Realized

After refining the initial concept with the help of advanced visualization tools, we are proud to introduce the final piece. The design features a densely woven network of Banyan-inspired roots, emphasizing texture and organic flow, beautifully capturing the original vision:

Details of the Banyan Ring

Metal: 14k Rose Gold with an Antique Finish

Center Stone: Oval, faceted Light Blue Aquamarine

Design: Intricately carved, interwoven root structure inspired by the Banyan tree's complex support system.

Release: Available this Spring.

We invite you to celebrate the natural elegance and powerful story behind the Banyan Collection. Stay tuned for the official launch date!

The Explorer, The Watcher & The Newcomer: A Mushroom Ring in Wax

This piece marks the beginning of something growing.

Not just a design, but a collection shaped by quiet moments in nature — where mushrooms rise, unseen, weaving life beneath the surface.

The Explorer, The Watcher, and The Newcomer are not just forms… they are stages of presence. Each one created in wax, guided by instinct, and brought to life in metal to be felt, not just worn.

These are not finished pieces.

They are thoughts.
Moments.
Decisions still being made.

Every curve is still alive… still changing.

The Newcomer begins to take shape in wax,
rising alongside the Explorer and the Watcher.

The Explorer, the Watcher, and the Newcomer rise together
—three forms growing from the same root in wax.

There are three.

Not placed. Not planned.

They found their way there… the way things in nature always do.

They grew between the twigs.

The first is the Explorer.

It reaches outward, leaning just a little further than the others.

Curious. Unafraid.

It doesn’t follow the line of the band—it follows something unseen.

The Explorer is movement.

The part of us that steps forward without knowing what comes next.

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The second is the Watcher.

It stays close, slightly tucked into the protection of the twigs.

Not hidden—just aware.

It sees everything.

The Watcher is stillness.

The quiet understanding that not everything needs to be rushed.

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And then… there is the Newcomer.

Smaller. Softer.

Just beginning to take its place among the others.

It hasn’t decided what it will become yet.

The Newcomer is possibility.

The beginning of something not yet defined.

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They do not compete.

They grow together.

Each one shaped by the same roots…

but each one becoming something entirely its own.

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The twigs are not just structure.

They are the forest.

The path.

The support.

They twist, split, and open—

creating the space where life emerges.

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This ring is not about perfection.

It is about growth.

About where you’ve been…

where you stand…

and what is just beginning.

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Three mushrooms.

Three personalities.

One story.