Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Hand Cut Ethiopian Opal in 14k Rose Gold Twig Setting, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Engagement Ring
Hand Cut Opal Engagement Ring

Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted Twig Engagement Ring
Description:
This is a 1 carat hand cut Ethiopian opal.
The Band is cast in 14k Rose Gold with textured bark markings.

Length 6.9mm x Width 5.2mm x Height 3mm

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring.
-Dawn Vertrees

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box.

Engagement Ring
Hand Cut Free Form Opal
 As Welo opal from Ethiopia is a comparative newcomer to the world of opal, having been discovered as recently as 2008, scholars and others have yet to settle on describing and officially naming the various patterns found in this magnificent opal material. For instance, this gorgeous stone can recognizably be described as having a “flagstone” or “blocky” or “ribbon” pattern”.

The fact remains that some patterns are extremely rare while others are common in the entire range of Welo opal. The colorful patches in this charming stone are dynamic, changing with each movement in the light and regardless of what you choose to call it, it is indeed a splendid stone.

It is difficult to capture these dynamic patterns with a camera but I can confidently indicate to you that this stone is significantly better in person. The diverse world of Welo opal patterns is rich for exploration and naming.



Sunday, March 17, 2019

Hand Cut Rough Emerald in 14k Yellow Gold Twig Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Engagement Rings
Hand Cut Emerald Gemstone
Engagement Rings
Hand Sculpted Twig
Engagement Ring

Hand Sculpted & Hand Faceted Rough Emerald

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Description:

Each design was created in wax to mimic little detailed twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone.

Stone: Beautiful Hand Cut 2.07 ct rough Emerald

Material: The Band is cast in solid 14k Yellow Gold with textured bark markings.
Engagement Rings
True One-of-a-Kind Emerald
Engagement Ring

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box.

● Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted and hand cut ring. 
-Dawn Vertrees

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Hand Cut Rare Purple Sapphire Twig Engagement Ring in 14k Rose Gold Twig Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by Dawn

Engagement Ring
Hand Cut
Rare Purple Sapphire 



Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted Twig
Engagement Ring

Hand Sculpted & Hand Cut Purple Sapphire Gemstone 

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now.

Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Each design was created in wax by me to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut in our studio.

This is a 1.8ct carat Purple Sapphire, cut from our rough uncut gemstones.

The Band is cast in 14k Rose Gold with textured bark markings.




Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Additional Photos & Prices, Click Here



Why have I chosen to hand cut our Gemstones:

Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to as "Rough".

Rough material that has been hammered to knocked off the brittle fractured edges is said to have been cobbled.

So, what I have chosen to do is remove the brittle fractures by hand polishing our rough gemstones in our studio here in North Carolina and allowing a longer lifespan of the stone for our customers. A stone that has been hand cut is a stronger stone and in my opinion a safer stone to have.

To keep the integrity of the rough gemstones, we only remove the brittle edges and keep true to the unique shape of the original rough gemstone. This way we can create a beautiful artistically cut gemstone that is still Cruelty-Free but very unique in shape.

This is my way of giving you a true one-of-a-kind hand sculpted 
and hand cut ring.  
-Dawn Vertrees

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Hand Cut Rough Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Twig Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Engagement Rings
Red Ruby Hand Faceted 
Description:

Hand Sculpted & Hand Faceted Rough Ruby
Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring or Promise Ring.

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.

Each design was created in wax by me to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut in our studio.




Engagement Rings
Hand Sculpted Rings using the
Lost Wax Method
This is a 2.01 carat Ruby, cut from our rough uncut gemstones
Ruby Deminsions: 5mm x 7mm

The Band is cast in 14k Yellow Gold with textured bark markings.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box. 







Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Hand Cut Rough Emerald in 14k White Gold Twig Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by Dawn

Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted & Hand Faceted
Rough Emerald

I have waited exactly two years staring at my faceting tools in our studio until now. Creating our own hand cut gemstones is a milestone for me, it's like everything I envisioned for my hand sculpted designs has finally come full circle. I truly hope you see my vision in 
giving you a true one-of-a-kind ring.


Description:
2.65 carat Emerald

Each design was created in wax to mimic little detailed twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone. 


Stone: Beautiful Hand Cut 2.65 ct rough Emerald

Material: The Band is cast in 14k White Gold with textured bark markings.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box. 

Friday, March 1, 2019

14k Gold 1 carat Floating Rough Uncut Diamond Necklace by Dawn Vertrees

Floating Raw Diamond Necklace, Engagement Gift Necklace,Bridesmaid Gift, Anniversary Gift, Rough Uncut Diamond Gifts
Floating Rough Uncut
Diamond Necklace
Description:
Premium cream white rough diamond rough diamond is natural, cruelty-free and drilled to create a bead that hangs. Beautiful, simple and elegant.

Gold Necklace with Rough Diamond
1 Carat Rough Uncut
Diamond Bead
Diamond: 1.04 carat (SHOWN)
Size: 7.8mm x 4mm Rough Diamond, Drilled. Cruelty-Free Diamonds
Chain: 14K Rose 1mm Solid Cable Chain (16" Shown)
Clasp: 14k Lobster Clasp

Your necklace will come gift wrapped and in a velvet pouch.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Additional photos, prices and options.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Hand Cut Rough 7 ct 14k Rose Gold Twig Statement Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by Dawn Vertrees


Engagement Rings
Hand Faceted and Hand Sculpted
Twig Engagement
or Statement Ring
Each Twig design was created in wax to mimic twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut aquamarine in our studio.

This is a beautiful 7 carat artistically hand cut Aquamarine from our rough gemstone collection. Each gemstone is cut in our studio in which we follow the natural shape of each stone instead of the traditional faceted cuts. I wanted to create the ultimate one-of-a-kind hand cut and sculpted ring.
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A True One-of-a kind
Engagement Ring

The twigs and band are cast in 14k Rose Gold with textured bark markings.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are both Cruelty-Free.

The Aquamarine is 17mm x 12mm and is exactly 7 carats.

Band measurement is 19mm long x approx. 13mm wide at the top and 2.5mm at the bottom base of the ring.

The ring size is currently a 7.25 and can be resized.

Your ring will come with a black velvet pouch and a black ring box. 


Visit Our Blog http://www.dawnvertrees.com or go to http://www.dawnvertrees.com/2019/02/artistically-cut-rough-gemstone-with.html to find out additional information about our hand cut gemstones.

Monday, February 25, 2019

Hand Sculpted Twig and Leaf Pendant, Rough Uncut Diamond Pendant, Unique Necklace Pendant by Dawn Vertrees


Engagement, Anniversary, Birthday Rough Diamond Necklace
14k Rose Gold Rough Diamond
Twig Pendant
Description: 

Hand Sculpted Twig branches holding a 1.5 carat rough diamond. This necklace was designed to match my Twig and Leaf Collection.

Additional Pictures, Prices, Click Here.

Hand sculpted Twig Pendant in solid 14k gold with a beautiful raw diamond.

Material: 14k Rose, White or Yellow Gold w/ 16" and 18" chain available.
Stone: Rough Uncut Diamonds are approximately 1.40 carats - 1.75 carats
Cruelty-Free Diamond
Larger Rough Diamonds

Hand sculpted twig rough diamond necklace
Hand Sculpted
Twig Necklace


Matching Earrings: https://www.etsy.com/listing/665672418/rough-diamond-bezel-post-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

Matching Ring: https://www.etsy.com/listing/655901520/raw-diamond-engagement-ring-set-raw?ref=shop_home_active_21&frs=1

Your necklace comes with a black velvet bag.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Artistically cut rough gemstone with hand sculpted Twig and Leaf designs by Dawn Vertrees

Ruby, Sapphire, Emeralds and More!


Most people are surprised to hear that rubies,sapphires, and emeralds have been found in North Carolina. They are even more surprised when they learn that there are about a dozen locations in North Carolina where anyone can look for gemstones and keep anything that they find.

Gem materials found in North Carolina include aquamarine, beryl, citrine, emerald, garnet, moonstone, rose quartz, ruby, sapphire, smoky quartz, staurolite, topaz, tourmaline, and many others. Members of the North Carolina Legislature declared emerald the state's official gemstone.

Partially cut Rough Gemstones for Wedding Rings, Anniversary Rings, Birthday Rings, Promise Ring  Amethyst found in   Catawba County, NC
Amethyst found in
Catawba County, North Carolina
A small piece was taken from this North Carolina Amethyst Crystal and was artistically hand cut for me. It absolutely blows me away seeing something so beautiful in its crystal form and then artistically cut to give me a beautiful gemstone for me to sculpt my wax around it.

Cutting our own stones have taken my designs full circle, with hand cut stones and hand sculpted designs using the lost wax method.

This gives new meaning to one-of-a-kind creations. Each stone is cut based on the rough gemstones organic shapes. The shape of the stones dictate how the gemstones are cut...we simply just follow the lines.

Rough Amethyst
Artistically Hand Cut

These stones will not have the traditional common features such as a crown, girdle, and pavilion. They will not be calibrated or cut for a set size. I am looking for fewer cuts on these gemstones so that they would work with my organic designs.

Not being calibrated means that each design will have to be hand sculpted around the stones each time. No two designs will look alike.

The primary material will be 14k and 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold which is Cruelty-Free and refined here in the US.


The wax model I am sculpting below is only partially completed. It will be my first
Hand Sculpted Twig
using the lost wax
method.
design using our new gemstones.

Once the wax model is completed, it will be cast in 14k Yellow or Rose Gold and the amethyst will be set afterwards. The twigs will become the prongs.

This ring would make a beautiful Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring or just simply a Fashionable Statement Ring.

Once completed it will be available on Etsy. You can email us at dvjewelrydesigns@gmail.com or just contact us through Etsy, you'll see that button on our front page.

We will start production this week on additional stones starting with Aquamarines, Morganites and Peridot.

Once into full production we will be adding these new designs at our sister store in Newton, NC to purchase. Additional Information will be coming soon.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Rough Diamond Bezel Post Earrings Recycled Gold - Rose, White, or Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings by Dawn Vertrees

Rough Diamond Bezel Post Earrings Recycled Gold - Rose, White, or Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings
Rough Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Description
Rough Diamond Bezel Post Earrings Recycled Gold - Rose, White, or Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings by Dawn Vertrees
2 Total Carat Earrings
These earrings are hand sculpted around a well matched pair of rough diamonds. The diamonds are certified conflict free, and are ethically sourced and our gold is certified Cruelty-Free here in the US.

Each post earring are approx. 1 carat each, a total of approx. 2 carats (2 TCW)
Each earring is solid 14k Yellow, White and Rose Gold

Size: Our bezels are approx. 6.5mm x 7.5mm
Finish: Polished or Matte Finished
Each earring comes with 2 - 14k Silicone Padded Friction Earring Back plus 2 extra backs.


Hand sculpted Wedding Post Earrings
Available in 14k 18k
Yellow, White and Rose Gold