Slowing Down for the Details: A Preview of What’s Next

I know we are approaching the season of hearts and chocolates, but this year, I have decided to step back from the Valentine’s Day rush. Instead of hurrying, I am taking a few extra weeks to truly immerse myself in the design process.

I believe that good things take time, and "perfect" takes a little longer. I am currently spending my days at the bench, fine-tuning the wax models for a brand-new release coming in late February. I want to make sure every curve of the branch and every gill under the mushroom caps is exactly right before they go to casting.

The new Mushroom & Fern pendant, hand-carved
and cast in solid Sterling Silver with a light oxidation finish to highlight the textures.

First Look: The Mushroom & Fern Series I am particularly excited to introduce this first set. Nature is, as always, my guide, but these pieces feel a bit more like a storybook coming to life.

I’m starting with a new pendant where I’ve carved a cluster of tiny mushrooms sprouting along one side, balanced by a detailed fern frond on the other. It frames the stone like a hidden window into the forest floor. I’ve also designed matching earrings that feature those same mushrooms climbing up a textured branch.

Forest Floor Mushroom & Twig Pendant Necklace

The Twig & Branch Designs To complement the mushrooms, I’ve been refining a series of organic twig designs. These are all about the flow of the wood—the way vines and branches naturally weave to protect what they hold.

I am working on a few variations of this pendant. Some are intricate and woven, while others are cleaner and more open. I’ve also created a pair of simple, elegant twig earrings with a gentle curve that will be perfect for everyday wear.

Matching organic branch earrings featuring
tiny sprouting mushrooms, cast in Sterling Silver.

The Finishing Touches When these are ready in late February, they will be cast in solid Sterling Silver. I plan to finish them with a light oxidation. This is my favorite way to bring organic jewelry to life—the darkness settles into the deep crevices of the bark texture and the details of the ferns, making the silver pop and revealing all the hard work I'm putting into these waxes right now.

Thank you for your patience while I refine these new creations. I can’t wait to show you the finished results!

Antique White Gold Rough Diamond Twig Engagement Ring by DV Jewelry Designs

 Hand Created Twig Engagement Ring

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry

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

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These are unique elongated rough diamonds that are difficult to find because

diamonds chemical structure requires the super tight carbon bonds that don't easily lean to long and skinny growth patterns, so finding these are difficult to fine.

One-of-a-Kind Hand sculpted Ring

Rough Raw Diamond: 3.35ct (Approx. as Raw Stones vary in shape and size)

Material: 14k White Gold

Finish: Black Rhodium/Antiqued

Top Width: 11.21mm

Bottom Band Width: 3.82

Diamond Height: 8.42mm

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

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Blue Sapphire Gemstone Engagement Ring

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Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

●Gemstone: 6 x 8mm Lab created Blue Sapphire

●Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold (shown and is Available Now)

Ring Height: 5.75mm

Ring Length: 11.33mm

Bottom Band Width: 3.97mm

Optional Lab created gemstones including Moissanite Diamonds (contact for price)

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.

What is a Lab Sapphire?

Flame fusion is a process of melting aluminum oxide, the primary mineral in sapphire. The powder forms into a cone shape that melts and starts the crystal growth during this process. It eventually creates a teardrop shade. To change the hue and outcome of the stone, scientists add different minerals to the aluminum oxide. While blue sapphire is most common, they form other colors, too. For example, adding chromium will produce a ruby. Lab-created gemstones with this method are relatively inexpensive and easier to obtain. This process is faster, leading to a shorter wait between creating the gemstone

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

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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.

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