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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Forest Whisper — Guided by Nature, Shaped by Emotion

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“Forest Whisper” pendant, inspired by quiet woodland moments, sculpted in sterling silver with a moss agate center. Every piece I create be...
Thursday, February 5, 2026

A Mother-Daughter Journey: Crafting Heirlooms from the Heart

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We are Dawn and Missy, a mother-daughter duo crafting meaningful jewelry with love. Dawn dreams up the next wearable sculpture while Missy k...
Monday, February 2, 2026

Nature’s Blueprint: Sculpting the Larimar Ring Through the Storm

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Original hand-drawn blueprint for the custom Larimar ring, featuring the signature "DV" initials and climbing vine motif. The Jour...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

How It’s NOT Made - Rooted in Endurance

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Built for the Wild: The "How It's Not Made" Philosophy Most jewelry is designed for the jewelry box. It’s made with thin prong...

A Wax Artist’s Palette: The Alchemy of Hand-Sculpted Jewelry

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"A Wax Artist’s Palette: Where the alchemy begins. Every color represents a different level of hardness, carefully layered on my hand—m...
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Cast-in-Place: How I Created the Organic "Floating" Rough Diamond Ring

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Artist’s Note: The Fire off the Bench "Creating a Cast-in-Place ring is not for the faint of heart. In this process, I don't just ...
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

15 Years on Etsy... Now Growing Our Own Roots

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Hand-carved in wax by Dawn Vertrees, this design represents the fluid, organic strength of nature’s paths. Originally inspired by the banyan...
Monday, January 5, 2026

The Riverbend Set: Nature’s Texture in Silver

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Living here in the foothills of North Carolina, my inspiration often comes from simply looking down at the forest floor or walking along the...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

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

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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. Ins...