Thursday, June 13, 2019

1.5ct Hand Cut Ruby with 3 hand sculpted leaves in solid 14k Yellow Gold by Dawn Vertrees

Engagement Ring
Partially Hand Cut Ruby
from our studios.

Lost wax method
Hand Cut Ruby with my
Hand Sculpted Leaves.

Handmade Engagement Ring
The ruby and my wax sculpture
prior to casting.

Item Details
Hand Sculpted ring using the lost wax method.

Materials
14k Solid Yellow Gold
Cruelty-Free Gold

Gemstone: Hand Cut Ruby

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 to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone in our studio.

Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

Click Here, for Additional Information

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

Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted and Hand Cut
One-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Salt & Pepper .91ct Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond set in 14k White Gold Twig Engagement Ring by Dawn Vertrees

Engagement Ring
Unique .91ct Salt & Pepper
Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond

Item Details
Handmade

Material
14k Rose Gold

Gemstone: Natural Diamond

Engagement Ring
Hand sculpted Twig
Engagement Ring
Unique .91ct Salt & Pepper Rose Cut Oval Natural Diamond set in 14k White Gold Twig Engagement Ring

Hand sculpted Twig Engagement Ring, hand sculpted, a one-of-a-kind creation. 


● Matching Twig Wedding Band for this ring: https://www.etsy.com/listing/693448921/twig-branch-wedding-band-14k-or-18k-gold?ref=shop_home_active_20

● Your rings will come a black velvet ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.


Engagement Ring

Saturday, June 8, 2019

4.5 ct Hand Cut Ruby Twig Ring Setting in 14k Gold by Dawn Vertrees

Alternative Engagement Rings
4.5ct Hand Cut Ruby
from our Rough Gemstones
Item Details
Handmade

Materials
Gold, Rose gold, White gold

Gemstone: Hand Cut Ruby in North Carolina

4.5 ct (shown) Hand Cut Ruby in 14k Gold Leaf and Twig setting


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.

Engagement Rings
Leaf and Twig Ruby Ring
Each design was created in wax to mimic little twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut in our studio.

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.

Handmade Engagement Ring
One-of-a-Kind Ruby
Engagement Ring

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. 

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

3 Carat Hand Cut Stunning Emerald Gemstone in 14k White Gold Twig Setting Ring by Dawn Vertrees


Emerald Engagement Ring
3 Carat Hand Cut
Emerald Engagement Ring
Item Details
Handmade

Materials
Gold, Rose gold, White gold

Gemstone: Emerald

Hand Sculpted & Fancy Cut 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 3 ct rough Emerald

Material: The Band is cast in solid 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.

Click Here for additional Information

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

Emerald Engagement Ring
14k White Gold Hand Sculpted Twig Setting

Monday, June 3, 2019

Hand Sculpted Leaf and Twig Ring using the Lost Wax Method by Dawn Vertrees

Hand Sculpted One of a kind
Hand Cut Rough 1.5ct Ruby

We will be testing our first hand cut ruby on Wednesday 6/5/2019 which will be cast in place with the wax that I have sculpted around the stone (shown). Although we have successfully cast our rough uncut diamonds and gemstones for 8 years with only a few mishaps, casting our hand cut gemstones should reduce that number to zero.

GEMSTONE SET IN WAX CASTING has evolved over the past 10 years from a secret process used by a few manufacturers to a commonly used method. 

Lost wax method
Our Popular
Three Leaf Design cast in 14k Gold
GEMSTONES SUCCESSFULLY CAST IN PLACE ARE: Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire.

GEMSTONES NOT RECOMMENDED ARE: Emerald, Opal, Jade, Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot & Garnet. 

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Onyx as these gemstones may burn, crack or discolor when exposed to high heat.

GEMSTONES SELECTED FOR CASTING IN PLACE should be high quality, dimensionally accurate, free of flaws and inclusions that can turn milky, frosty or crack when heated.

Engagement Ring
SUCCESS!!!
DESIGNS SELECTED FOR CASTING IN PLACE must allow support in at least 2 places by the surrounding investment instead of the traditional 4 or 6 prong setting. The gemstones need to be held in place securely to withstand investing, burn out and casting without coming loose.


Engagement Ring
Hand Cut Ruby Engagement Ring




Saturday, June 1, 2019

Herkimer Diamond in Sterling Silver Twig Ring Setting, Hand-sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

Statement Ring
Herkimer Diamond Ring
Item Details
Handmade

Materials
Silver

Gemstone: Herkimer Diamond

Stone: Large Herkimer Diamond
Material: Sterling Silver

● Overall Ring Size: 
18.60mm x 11.67mm

What are Herkimer Diamonds?
Herkimer Diamonds are beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer, New York. Incredibly, these phenomenal gemstones are close to five hundred million years old. The crystals are magnificent works of nature, found in the rock, having a diamond-like geometrical shape. Thus, the name recognition of “Herkimer Diamonds”.

Your ring with come with a black velvet ring box and a small jewelry tote. 

Matching wedding bands are available! Just message us for details.

Statement Ring
Large Herkimer 6 Prong Twig Ring


Sunday, May 19, 2019

Handmade Twig Engagement Ring with Rough Uncut Diamond in 14k or 18k Gold, Engagement Ring, Hand Sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

Twig Engagement Rings
Twig Engagement Ring

Item Details
Handmade item

Made to Order

Material
Gemstone: Diamond

SHOWN: 14k Yellow Gold 

Made-to-Order Custom Twig Engagement Ring using a Premium Uncut Rough Diamonds in solid Gold.


There is something inside me that appreciates the details found in nature. Whether its in the shape of the leaves and how they touch each other, the tree's many textures or how the limbs reach out to the sky. I see it all as something that grows with passion and has a valuable purpose in our lives. I want that exact feeling in every ring I create.
Twig Engagement Rings
Rough Uncut Raw Diamond

Those same thoughts go into every design I create in my studio. When I sit down at my bench, I will look at that diamond or gemstone and visualize how those limbs will hold that little jewel up in the air. I want to sculpt the branches and leaves as if its a presentation to you, so I hope you find something of mine that touches your heart as much as it has touched mine.

Hand sculpted Diamond Wedding Rings, hand sculpted, a true one-of-a-kind creation. 

Items Descriptions:

● Premium Rough Uncut Raw Diamonds, all Are Cruelty-Free Diamonds.
Our Diamond adheres to KPCS, Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, so it is genuine 
and comes through legitimate sources only.

Engagement Ring/s:

● Our 14k and 18k Golds are solid Gold, Cruelty-Free Refined Gold from the US.

● Diamonds: Premium Rough 1.5ct up to 2ct diamonds are available for this ring.
Raw Uncut Rough Diamond - Cruelty Free Diamond.

Engagement Ring:
● Leaf Engagement ring is approximately 11mm wide at top.
● Matching Twig Band measures 1.8mm wide. 
● Both Bands together at the bottom is 3.7mm wide.
● Finish: Branch Texture and Polished. 


● Your rings will come in a black velvet ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

Twig Engagement Rings
14k Gold Twig Engagement Ring


Friday, May 17, 2019

Gavin's Custom Boulder Opal Tree Stump Wedding Ring hand sculpted by Dawn Vertrees



Men's Wedding Ring
Men's Boulder Opal Tree Trunk Ring

Men's Wedding Ring
14k Yellow Gold Black Rhodium
Plated and Distressed
Custom Design

Hand Sculpted in wax, using the lost wax method and then cast in 14k Yellow Gold. The ring is polished and then plated in Black Rhodium and then lightly polished to bring out the gold tones. 

This ring is approximately 16.8mm wide.

The stone is a oval Boulder Opal disk with flashes of blues, green, yellow and reds...an amazing stone.


Men's Wedding Ring
Oval Boulder Opal Disk

Lost Wax Method Ring
Hand Sculpted using the
Lost Wax Method

Thursday, May 16, 2019

1CT Round Forever One Moissanite Engagement Ring, 14K White Gold Wedding Ring, Engagement or Anniversary Ring by Dawn Vertrees


Engagement Ring
1CT Round Forever One Moissanite
Engagement Ring

Item details
Handmade item

Made to order

Materials
14k & 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Gemstone: Moissanite Diamond

Twig Branch Style Moissanite Engagement Ring was hand sculpted by Dawn using the lost wax method. 

The Solitaire Moissanite wedding ring is cast in recycled, certified "Conflict-Free" Gold. The Moissanite Diamond is a Round Forever One™ Moissanite Diamond by Charles & Colvard. By using the Moissanite Diamonds in our rings, this ensures you that this ring is sustainable and conflict-free ring. The rings also come with a certificate for the moissanite stone from Charles & Colvard.

This listing is for the solitaire shown, the Moissanite twig solitaire has a matching twig band. The ring shown is solid 14 carat white gold. 

About the stone:
Engagement Ring
Forever One Moissanite Diamond

Round Forever One™ Moissanite: 6.5mm (1ct diamond equivalent) 
Moissanite Certificate of Authenticity included.

Twig Solitaire:
Recycled Conflict Free Gold available in 14k white, rose, or yellow gold; or 18k yellow or white.
Top Solitaire Width: 10.5mm
Bottom Band Width: 2.6mm
Finish: Polished and Twig Texture accents.
Sizing: US whole, half, and quarter sizes.



Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

ABOUT MOISSANITE: 
Charles & Colvard is the original creator of moissanite. The process is lengthy, complicated and expensive, which limits the output—it takes two to three months for the creation of a single gem. Charles & Colvard’s manufacturing process and years of expertise in creating the gemstone.

To learn more about the Moissanite, please go to: https://www.charlesandcolvard.com/moissanite-faq/


Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted Twig
Engagement Ring

Monday, May 13, 2019

1 Carat Emerald with Two .25 carat Rough Uncut Raw Diamonds in 18k White Gold by Dawn

Engagement Rings
Hand Cut 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Item details
Handmade item

Materials
Gold, Rose gold, White gold

Gemstone: Emerald

Hand Cut, Hand Sculpted True One-of-a-kind Engagement Ring 

Stones: 1 carat Emerald with 2 - .25ct each rough white Diamonds
Engagement Rings
Three Stone Engagement Ring
Shown in solid 18k White Gold

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.


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:

Engagement Rings
18k White Gold
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

Additional rings to go with this Emerald Engagement Ring: Twig Ring Guard & Twig Wedding Band
Engagement ring ring guard
Twig Inspired Ring Guard
by Dawn Vertrees
Twig Branch Wedding Band
Twig Branch Wedding Band