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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Wax, Gold, and Grit: Crafting Jewelry Built for a Lifetime

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The Foundation: Hand-carving the wax model to perfectly cradle a rough diamond. The Artist's Vision: I begin every design by hand-carvin...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

"The Art of the Wax: Building a Durable, Organic Masterpiece"

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Every custom journey begins with a raw, rough diamond and the first layer of hand-sculpted wax. Every custom design begins with the raw beau...
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...