Amethyst Leaf Necklace

Hand Sculpted Sterling Silver
& Amethyst Drop Necklace

$725

I"M IN!!! #1 Show and I'm IN IT!!!!

Booth #15

What: Celebrating its 46th anniversary in 2009, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, is one of the nation’s premier outdoor fine Arts Festivals. The Festival attracts more than 150,000 people annually to view the works of over 330 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world. A signature event of the South Florida cultural calendar, the Arts Festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through history. And for the kids, they too can create their own works of art in our Coconut Grove Bank Kids Creative Corner. Last year approximately 4 million dollars of artwork was sold in three days at the show.
When:
The 46th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will be held February 14, 15, 16, 2009.
Where:
The Festival is held annually in the streets of Coconut Grove, Florida, a charming village within the city of Miami. The Festival is located just south of downtown Miami, adjacent to beautiful Biscayne Bay. It runs along the streets of McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive.
Festival Hours: The Festival will be held February 14, 15, 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Woven Chains Have Arrived!

Handcrafted
Sterling Oxidized Woven Chains

Besides beautiful our new chains are extremely comfortable and hanging one of my Cattleya Orchids on the woven chain is a perfect match...it's actually stunning.

You can purchase these on my website at www.dawnvertrees.com or you can click on the link for more information.

The New Vanda...

I took this flower from the front cover of Dr. Motes book...VANDAS. He wrote the book "Their Botany, History, and Culture.

In my sculpting opinion, he had the best Vanda to re-create because of it's character and I only hope I have captured the beauty.

These will be available in a few weeks, I will be posting the finished piece here before I list it on my website.

I will have 4 sizes available ranging in price from $32 (charm), Earrings $69, Med. Vanda Pendant $139.00 up to $189 (shown with enhancer).

I have also attached a link to Amazon where you could purchase the book. It's a wonderful book and I hope to see them again at the Redland Orchid Show in May to have my book autographed.

New Vessels

My Leafy Perfume Vessel

This is a one of a kind hand sculpted vessel with 14K solid gold leaves draped around as if it had been sitting on a step for so long the vines grew around the vase.

Note: This necklace hooks in the front.

Materials: Argentium Sterling Silver Vase
Leaves: 14K Gold
Chain Length: 18"
SOLD

New Orchid Pendants!

Bamboo and
Phalaenopsis Orchid Pendant

1.5" Hand sculpted bamboo beautifully frame my 14K gold Phalaenopsis Orchids and buds.
The chain is an 18" reverse rope in Sterling Silver.

Price: $429

Key West Collection

New Key West Collection Pendant

One of my small hand sculpted philodendron leaves holds this cluster of tropical leaves which include a banana leaf, a large philodendron, palm leaf and two small philodendron leaves to the right with a solid 14K hibiscus peaking through the forest.

The 19" Byzantine Chain is hand made by Don and is made up of a combination of Argentium Sterling Silver and gold filled rings. Length can be adjusted.

SOLD

"Theodore"

My Cool Little Tree Frog...

...this little guy took over 6 months, not necessarily to sculpt but to just wrap my brain around carving him. I've never sculpted animals, reptiles or bugs and never planned on it but my husband insisted on this one.

I would work on the Lil' guy for hours and then hide him away hoping that Don would forget about him but about every few weeks he would ask, how's my frog coming along? Eventually I was satisfied with how he was turning out. He started taking on a personality...he definitely became a "HE", he also took on the Geico Gecko look which is kind of adorable.

Well needless to say, I've become very fond of the Lil guy. He's about 2.25" legs and all plus he has a double bail to fit up to a 10mm wide Omega chain (chain not included). He has a high polish finish on him which is something very new to me as well but he wears the look well and his name is Theodore.

Note: This is for the tree frog pendant, he will fit on a 2.3mm up to a 7mm omega. Frog Pin is also available.
Due to the popularity of this item, please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery or e-mail/call us for availability.
Materials: Argentium Sterling Silver 92.5

Price: 169.00

New Orchid Charms

YAY, I have Orchid CHARMS!

...phalaenopsis, ghost orchids, lady slipper, cymbidium and my favorite, a cattleya.

Along with the individual charms, we have created necklaces, post earrings, charm bracelets, and rings.














Materials: Sterling Silver 92.5

Charm Necklace with 18" or 16" Chain $69

Charm Post Earrings: $69

New Plumeria Designs - UPDATED!

I'm in a Plumeria mood again...I actually designed this piece in porcelain about 2 years ago but because I've been so busy with my orchids I haven't had a chance re-visit this design in wax.

I really like this design and plan on making several versions of this pendant.





This design will have an enhancer on the pendant so that you can clip it over an existing Chain, Omega, Pearls or Wire.

More than likely this pendant too will have a 5 or 6mm round Citrine stone set inside the plumeria.

If your not familiar with me or my work, I'm a lost wax artist and each piece will be cast in Sterling Silver.