Friday, January 14, 2022

Lost Wax Artist - Dawn Vertrees of DV Jewelry Designs

 

Lost Wax Casting


Lost wax casting is a 6,000-year-old process still used in both manufacturing and fine art. 
The precision and accuracy of the process have made it an ideal method for producing objects with intricate details, and close tolerances.


Hand-sculpted wax models created to be cast using the ancient process called the Lost Wax Casting.

The wax model I sculpt using soft green, purple or blue wax is duplicated into solid metals such as 
14k or 18k Gold by using the casting process. 

My original wax jewelry models are all made by hand using a variety of tools that I have found over the years that fine tune the details in my leaves, branches and wood textures. Using this process also includes my choice of soft waxes which allows me to control my designs plus allows me the undercuts I feel my organic designs need to look more realistic.


This new design below is available to be cast in your choice of 
14k or 18k Gold in Yellow, White & Rose Gold.

3.20ct Crystal Rough Diamond
Each leaf drape over the diamond 

The stems wrap around
the edge of the diamond.
    
Details including additional pictures and prices are available,
Please click here (coming soon) to view in our Store.


Here are a couple of photos of the rings I have made which have sold or available:


Leaf, Twig & Berries Wedding Set





Monday, January 10, 2022

One-of-a-Kind Leaf and Twig Engagement Ring, Partially Hand Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond


Engagement Ring
One-of-a-Kind Leaf and Twig
Engagement Ring



Handmade Item

Ships from a small business in North Carolina

Materials: 14k & 18k Rose, White or Yellow Gold

Gemstone: Partially Cut Salt & Pepper Diamond

Raw Natural Stone

Gem Color: Black

Band color: White Gold (shown)

Recycled Gold

Made-to-Order

To view Pictures and Price, Click Here

Description

Partially-Cut Diamond Leaf & Twig Engagement Ring

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry

Each Diamond is partially hand cut specifically for the customers needs. 

Material: 18k White Gold stamped (shown)

Diamond Weight: 2.5ct  Diamond Color: Clear/Black Color

Top Width: 9.43mm   Bottom Band Width: 2.87mm

Each Ring or rings are made-to-order and hand sculpted, This ring has sold but I can hand sculpt another ring in 14k or 18k Gold with a partially-cut diamond.

This ring comes with a cute little tote and a ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

DV Jewelry Designs


Lost Wax Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted Wax Model








Friday, December 24, 2021

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry Raw Diamonds & Gemstone Jewelry, Engagement Rings,Star Seller. This seller has a history of 5-star reviews, shipping on time, and replying quickly when they get a message.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry
Raw Diamonds & Gemstone Jewelry, Engagement Rings


North Carolina Small Business
4,352 Sales


Click to visit our shop here!


5 out of 5 stars

         5 out of 5 stars 


 Etsy Star Seller. This seller has a history of 5-star reviews, shipping on time, 

and replying quickly when they get a message. 

Natural Raw Aquamarine Twig Engagement Ring in 14k Rose Gold, Hand-made Tree Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs


Handmade Item: 
Ships from a small business in North Carolina 
One-of-a-kind Made
Available Materials: 14k 18k  Rose, Yellow & White Gold
Gemstone: Aquamarine Raw stone 
Gem Color: (shown) Blue 
Band color: (shown) Rose gold 
Recycled Gold
Made to Order




Description
Natural Raw Aquamarine Twig Engagement Ring in 14k Rose Gold, Hand-made Tree Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry (ring in photos is Available Now)

Material: 14k Rose Gold
Gemstone: Natural, partially-cut Aquamarine.
Aquamarine weight: 4.7 carat

Top Band Width: 14mm
Bottom Band Width: 3.73mm

Current Ring Size: 6 (US)

Options:
This ring can be made using Amethyst, Peridot, Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets, etc...

Leaves can be added to my design.

Hand sculpted, only 1 ring is available but I can hand sculpt another ring or set in White or Yellow Gold in 14k or 18k.

This ring comes with a cute little tote and a ring box.

Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

Monday, October 11, 2021

Rough Diamond Leaf and Twig Bridal Set in Solid Gold, Engagement and Wedding Ring - by DV Jewelry Designs



Engagement Ring
One-of-a-kind Handmade Rough Diamond
Engagement Ring

Twig Wedding Set
OOAK Wedding Set

ooak Wedding band
Matching Wedding Band

For Additional Photos and Prices (Click Here)

Description
Rough Diamond Leaf and Twig Bridal Set in Solid White Gold - by DV Jewelry Designs

●Rough Raw Diamond; 4.46ct
●Size: 7 (can be resized)

●Material: 14k Solid White Gold
●Finish: Black Rhodium/Antiqued

Solitaire Width: 15mm
Bottom Width: 3.85mm

Wedding Band Top Width: 6.44mm
Bottom Width: 2.72mm

Overall Top Width: 18.6mm
Total Bottom Width: 6.39mm

One-of-a-kind Ring
*OOAK

Each one of Dawn's one-of-a-kind rings starts with a unique diamond that allows her to use it as a canvas for sculpting the wax around the diamond. Each ring is hand sculpted and cast in place, meaning we cast the diamond and the wax at the same time. It's a process that Dawn has embraced as an artist that allows her to be creative without limitations.

Cast-in-place is the safest way to secure your diamond. Being that the gold flows around the diamond during casting, and shrinks slightly holding the diamond in the setting.

There are no molds on OOAK creations, I do each one out of love.

●Once you pick the color of gold you want for this ring, it will be cast and ready to ship to you.
This ring can only be done in 14k or 18k gold. Silver is unavailable for this ring.

●Your rings will come with a ring box and a small ring tote.

Please message us with any questions you may have.


DV Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.





 

Engagement Rings
New Wax Models 
"In The Raw"

Handmade Item

Ships from a small business in North Carolina

Materials to choose from: 14k or 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold or Yellow Gold

Gemstone: Diamond

Rough Uncut Diamond

Band color: Gold

Made-to-Order

Hand Sculpted Leaf and Twig 
Engagement Ring


Description 

Rough Diamond Leaf and Twig Bridal Set in Solid Gold of Your Choice - by DV Jewelry Designs

Additional Pictures, please click here.

●Rough Raw Diamond; 4.46ct

●Size: 7 (can be resized)

●Top of Both rings together: 18.80mm

●6.80mm bottom width


This is what our rings look like prior to casting. This is your chance to pick what color of solid gold you want it to be. You can mix and match, having the engagement ring cast in Rose Gold and the wedding band to be cast in White Gold for that two-tone look. If you want to do two colors of gold for each piece please send us a message or add it to the notes section at checkout. Thank you!


The Lost Wax Method:

Each piece is designed and hand sculpted by Dawn using the lost wax method. We found that working in wax allows Dawn to model the fine details that she sees in nature and incorporate it into her work.

One-of-a-kind Ring

*OOAK

Each one of Dawn's one-of-a-kind rings starts with a unique diamond that allows her to use it as a canvas for sculpting the wax around the diamond. Each ring is hand sculpted and cast in place, meaning we cast the diamond and the wax at the same time. It's a process that Dawn has embraced as an artist that allows her to be creative without limitations.

Cast-in-place is the safest way to secure your diamond. Being that the gold flows around the diamond during casting, and shrinks slightly holding the diamond in the setting.

There are no molds on OOAK creations, I do each one out of love.

●Once you pick the color of gold you want for this ring, it will be cast and ready to ship to you.

This ring can only be cast in 14k or 18k gold. Silver is unavailable for this ring.

●Your rings will come with a ring box and a small ring tote.

Please message us with any questions you may have.

DV Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.


Lost Wax Method
Lost Wax Method


Wednesday, September 8, 2021

14k Gold, Sterling Silver Leaf, Twig & Vine Cuff Bracelet - by DV Jewelry Designs

Sterling Silver Hand Sculpted Cuff Bracelet

Click here for additional Information:

Sterling Silver Cuff Pictures & Prices

14k Gold Cuff Pictures & Prices 

Handmade Item 
Ships from a small business in North Carolina
Materials: Gold, Rose gold, Silver, White gold
Recycled
Made to Order



Description

One of my hand sculpted leaf and twig bracelet/cuff with a tiny vine that wraps all around each bangle.

14k Solid White (shown), Rose and Yellow
18k Solid Gold Available, in White, Rose and Yellow
Widest width: 5.15mm
Narrowest width: 3.15mm

Cuff in Wrist Sizes: US Inches

XS: 5.5"- 6"
SMALL: 6" - 6.5"
MEDIUM: 6.5" - 7"

LARGE: 7" - 7.5" 

Twig Bracelet
Leaf, Twig & Vine Bracelet


Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Twig Branch Texture Wedding Band Set, Unisex Rings in Yellow, White, or Rose Gold, Ring Hand sculpted by DV Designs

Engagement Ring

Extra Wide Wedding Band

Details
Handmade item
Ships from a small business in North Carolina
Materials: Gold, Platinum, Rose gold, Silver, White gold
Recycled Gold
Made to Order

Solid Gold Wide Wedding Band, Twig Texture

●Overall Width: 8.50mm/0.334"
●Narrowest Width: 7.20mm/0.283"

Available in: 14k 18k White, Yellow, & Rose Gold.

Hand sculpted branch band with continuous 360 design.

The inside of the ring is polished to a shiny, mirror smooth.

This is a growing line for me, I love going into my studio and just start sculpting, something about the texture and leaves makes designing these organic rings so calming to me.

Elegance Uncut by Dawn Vertrees

Men's Wedding Band

Extra Wide Twig Wedding Band


Friday, July 16, 2021

Oval Natural Crystal Rough Diamond Twig Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold by DV Jewelry Designs

 

Engagement Ring
Twig Engagement Ring
          

Engagement Ring
Hand Sculpted Twig Design

Details

  • Handmade item
  • Ships from a small business in North Carolina
  • Materials: 14k White Gold
  • Gemstone: Diamond
  • Raw Diamond
  • Gem color: Silvery White
  • Band color: 14k White Gold
  • Recycled
  • Made to Order





Description
4.67ct Oval Natural Crystal Rough Diamond Twig Engagement Ring

Ring in photo is Available Now!

●Diamond: 4.67ct Natural Rough Crystal Diamond
●Diamond Clarity: F-G
●Top Width: 16.5mm
●Bottom Width: 2.5mm
●Solid 14k White Gold

Rough Diamond
4.67ct Oval Natural Crystal Rough Diamond

Our Refined Gold and Stones are all Cruelty-Free.

Your ring will come with a small ring tote and ring box.





Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

Friday, July 2, 2021

Hand-Cut Montana Sapphire Twig Engagement Ring, Gemstone Solitaire, Engagement Ring, Anniversary Ring by DV Designs

 

Engagement Ring
Blue Green Montana Sapphire

Engagement Ring
Sapphire Engagement Ring
Details

  • Handmade Item
  • Ships from a small business in North Carolina
  • Materials: 14k Solid White Gold (shown)
  • Gemstone: Montana Sapphire
  • Raw stone: Hand-Cut
  • Gem color: Blue/Green
  • Recycled Gold








Description:

Hand Sculpted & Raw Hand-Cut Montana Sapphire (Ring in photo has sold, but another can be made)

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 detailed twigs with tiny branches holding a artistically hand cut gemstone.

Stone: Beautiful Hand Cut 3.5ct  Raw Montana Sapphire

Material: The Band is cast in solid 14k White Gold with textured bark markings. (white Gold is shown)
Our Refined Gold and Gemstones are all Cruelty-Free.

●Please contact for 18k White, Rose or Yellow Gold listing: Additional $150
● If you prefer this ring to be made in 14k Yellow or 14k Rose Gold, please add color preference in Notes Section at Checkout or contact us directly! 

●●●

Engagement Ring


● 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 V

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Split Twig Wedding Band with Diamond - Faceted Diamond - Solid Gold Wedding Band, Twig Ring - Statement Ring by DV Jewelry Designs

 

Engagement Ring
Split Twig Diamond Ring


  • Engagement Ring
    3 Natural Diamonds


    Details:
  • Handmade item
  • Ships from a small business in North Carolina
  • Materials: 14k 18k Yellow, Rose and White Gold
  • Gemstone: 3 Diamonds
  • Gem color: White
  • Band color: Gold
  • Can be personalized
  • Recycled Gold
  • Made-to-Order







Description:

14k Yellow Gold (shown) Split Twig Wedding Band or Statement Ring - Hand-sculpted by Dawn Vertrees

●2mm (0.03ct) Round GH SI Diamond (or Gemstone, please message for options)
●GH Color and SI Quality

Top Band Width: 8.69mm
Bottom Band Width: 3.65mm

● Please allow approx. 2-3 weeks to make this rings in your size.


Engagement Wedding Band
Shown in 14k Solid Yellow Gold