The Dogwood Serenade

Dogwood Wax Model

Dogwood Necklace
Cast in Sterling Silver

When words failed, the North Carolina Dogwood spoke for me. This intricate wax design from January 2008 is a perfect example of my visual language.

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 This photo captures the very essence of my passion: the raw wax carving for the North Carolina Dogwood flower, created back in January 2008. This delicate shaping process is my true language.

Unlike the clamor of the hammer, the quiet, meticulous work of lost wax sculpting allowed my hands to perfectly translate the gentle curve of each petal and the smooth texture of the berries. It is a piece born directly from the peace and quiet poetry of the foothills.

Over a thousand wax designs have flowed from my fingers over twenty years, but this Dogwood remains a cherished sentence in my visual diary—a constant reminder of the gift I was given in the woods.

Which natural beauty from your childhood holds the deepest memory?

 — Dawn, Sculpting Stories Since 2004.

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Gemstone Rings — From Hand-Carved Wax to Cast Metal

 🌿 The Art Behind My Gemstone Rings

Every gemstone ring I create begins in wax. I carve each detail by hand — the branches, the textures, the curves — building the design one small stroke at a time. This is where the ring’s personality is born.

Below are two versions of the same ring design, showing how a simple wax base can grow into a sculptural, nature-inspired piece of jewelry.

Wax Model & Finished Ring — Green Amethyst Leaf-Twig Ring

This design began as a hand-carved wax model, created to cradle a beautiful green amethyst in two organic leaf-shaped prongs. Every groove, vein, and curve was sculpted by hand to capture the natural movement of leaves wrapping gently around the stone.

The final ring is cast in solid sterling silver and finished with a rich oxidized patina, enhancing the depth of the twig texture and bringing out all the fine organic details.

A true nature-inspired sculptural piece — from raw wax to wearable art.

Handcrafted Rose Gold Twig Heart Ring - Nature-Inspired Promise of Love

Highlights

Ships from North Carolina! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet

Materials: 14k/18k Rose gold, Silver, Sterling silver, White gold, Yellow gold

Sustainable features: recycled metal. Items may include additional materials or use methods that aren't considered sustainable features on our site. Learn more

Band color: Gold

Can be personalized

Recycled

Made to Order

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Embrace the wild beauty of love with this handcrafted Twig Branch Heart Ring. Inspired by intertwining branches forming a delicate heart at its center, this nature-inspired promise ring captures the organic elegance of a forest romance.

Each ring is meticulously sculpted to mimic the textured bark of real twigs, with fine details in every twist and curve. The open heart motif rests gracefully atop the band, symbolizing two souls entwined. The interior is polished to a smooth, comfortable finish, while the exterior retains a rustic, matte texture for an authentic woodland feel.

Details:

Material: Sterling Silver 925, 14k White, Rose or Yellow Gold & 18k White, Rose or Yellow Gold

Top Band width: ~8.6mm (tapers naturally)

Heart motif: ~10.6mm wide

Finish: polished textured exterior, polished interior

Made to order in your exact ring size

Perfect as a unique engagement ring, promise ring, or anniversary gift for the nature lover. This piece pairs beautifully with woodland wedding themes or as a standalone statement of earthy romance.

Handmade with love in our small studio. Each ring is one-of-a-kind due to the organic design—slight variations ensure your piece is truly unique.

Nature-Inspired Diamond Pendant Necklace by Dawn Vertrees

This stunning pendant features a teardrop-shaped rough diamond, cradled delicately in a rose gold twig-inspired setting that mimics the natural elegance of a tree branch. The organic design, with its intricate twists and curves, highlights the diamond's raw beauty, allowing light to dance through its facets. 

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14k Gold (White, Yellow & Gold)

Rough Diamond: 3.20ct

Pendant Overall Hight: Approx. 20mm

Pendant Overall Width: 7.8mm

My hand Sculpted models from wax are cast in solid gold and created to compliment my One-of-a-kind Creations.

14k Rose Gold, one of a kind king hand created by Dawn

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Moss Agate Gemstone Twig Pendant by DV Jewelry Designs

Moss Agate Gemstone Sterling Silver Twig Style Pendant

Made-to-Order

Material: (Shown) Sterling Silver

Finish: (Shown) Oxidized

Optional Finish: Polished

Gemstone: (Shown) Oval Moss Agate Polished Cabochon

Gemstone: (Approx.)10mm x 5mm

Optional Gemstones Available

Height: 52.5mm x 11.5mm

Approx. 2" Tall x 1/2" Wide

●Silver Finish Options: Polished (shiny) or Oxidized as shown in listing photos.

Silver Leaf Ring, Wide Sterling Silver Band with Leaves, Modern design with leaves and stems, Handmade by Dawn

Wide Silver Leaf Ring

Item details:

Handmade

Materials:

Gold, Platinum, Rose gold, Silver, White gold

Sterling silver modern wide band with hand sculpted stems and leaves flowing over the band...Rustic Elegance.

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I enjoy creating modern jewelry with a touch of nature flowing over. I am a lost wax artist and all of my leaves are hand sculpted from jewelers wax with allows me to add creative features to my jewelry.

Women's Modern Nature Band

Materials: 92.5 Sterling Silver

Finishes:

Silver is oxidized with a satin antique finish

Gold is polished (shiny)

Sizes:

Overall width: 9.42mm (approximately 3/4" width)

Narrowest width: 3.25mm

Thickness of band: 1mm

Thickness of band and leaves: 3.65mm

Our rings come in a black velvet tote along with our DV Tag.

Production Time: 3 weeks.

Geometric Leaf Ring

Rustic Rough Diamond Ring Hand Sculpted by dawn Vertrees Dawn Vertrees

Contemporary Rustic Diamond Ring

Rustic Elegance

New Rough Diamond Collection by Dawn Vertrees...Rustic yet elegant.

Contemporary Rough Diamond Cluster Diamond Ring with a total of 6.44 carat of rough uncut diamonds, each set in 14k Yellow Gold with a rustic gun metal band. Each design is a one-of-a-kind and hand sculpted by me.

This ring will make a great Anniversary Gift, Everyday Ring or Statement Ring.

MATERIALS:

Rough Diamond: (6) 6.44 Total Carat Rough Raw Diamond. All Diamonds are Cruelty-Free.
Diamond Setting: 14k Yellow Gold, Polished
Band: Sterling Silver 925
Band Finish: Plated Gun Metal

I am so excited about this new Rough Diamond Collection. Each bracelet, necklace, earrings and rings are hand sculpted by me and can be custom made using 1, 3 or as many diamonds you would like to see in your design. Each design will have the same unique design shown in the bracelet with or without the leaf. Please send me a message if you would like to discuss designing a new piece of jewelry for you.

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