My technique for creating my jewelry, the Lost Wax Process

In 2004 I went on a quest to find the perfect medium for me and my jewelry. 

I started with Clay, then on to Porcelain clay, Art Clay/PMC and then I came across Jewelers Wax also known as the Lost Wax Process...It fit me perfectly.

To give you a bit of history on this process, 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 thin walls, intricate details, and close tolerances which is perfect for jewelry.

The accuracy of the process was the key, what I sculpted in wax came out accurately once it was cast in silver or gold. I would spend many hours on a leaf ring or a starfish ring and once my wax was cast, I had an exact duplicate in metal.

My wax rings are called Models. Lost wax casting builds a mold around a sacrificial wax model. After the mold investment is set, the wax is melted out and forms a cavity where the metal or glass flows in. Using this method of casting captures fine details in both metal.

I hope you enjoyed this short introductory to my process and I plan on sharing more including a few of my quick sketches.  -Dawn

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1311262922

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

 

Natural, Partially-Cut Pink Morganite Engagement or Anniversary Ring

Made to Order

Large Morganite Twig Engagement Anniversary Ring - Available Now

One-of-Kind Custom Ring

Stone: Raw Rough Morganite

Material: 14k White Gold (shown & available now) Current

Finish: Antiqued (Please specify in notes section at checkout if you would like Antique Finish on your ring.

Ring Size: 6.25 Resizing Included

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

Gemstone: Natural Rough Morganite that is 90% hand-cut leaving just a bit of rough at the top to capture the light.

Semi-Precious Gemstones: Aquamarine, Morganite (shown), Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz and Tourmaline.

Precious Gemstones: Sapphire, Ruby, and Spinel.

Contact us to customize this design just for you.

Height: 5.26mm

Length: 16.43mm

Width: 9.15mm

Overall Length: 17.36mm

Bottom Band Width: 3.65mm

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

DV Jewelry Designs

Additional Information at: 

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1429595017

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Sketches for this design...

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Raw Rough Diamond Sterling Silver Twig Style Pendant - One of a Kind Diamond, Gemstone Pendant by DV Jewelry Designs

One-of-a-Kind, Hand

Sculpted Twig Rough Diamond Pendant

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1591350062

One-of-a-kind Twig Pendant

Stone: Natural Rough 1.6ct Diamond

Material Shown: Sterling Silver

Process: Cast-in-Place

Finish: Oxidized

●Silver Finish Options: Polished (shiny) or Oxidized as shown in listing photos.

● If purchasing the pendant in 14k or 18k Gold, we can Antique the gold. Please put Polished or Antiqued in Notes Section at Checkout.

Height: Approx.: 32.5mm Tall

Width: 12mm Wide

Depth: 5.5mm

Please Note:

●"Available Now Items", One-of-a-kind rings can be exchanged.

●"Made-to-order", One-of-a-kind rings are not refundable.

This pendant is available using rough diamonds as well as rough or hand-cut rubies and sapphires. Please contact us to customize stone choice.

Hand Sculpted, One of a Kind Twig Rough Diamond Engagement Ring

 

Rough Diamond Twig Engagement, Yellow Gold Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry - Made to Order (ring in photo has sold)

Material: 14k Yellow Gold

Rough Natural Diamond: 3.80ct

Top Width: 13.40mm

Bottom Band Width: 4mm

Hand sculpted, only 1 ring is available but I can hand sculpt another ring in White or Yellow Gold

18k Gold Available; message for pricing.

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1201905739

This ring comes with a small ring tote and ring box.

"Available Now Rings", One-of-a-kind rings can be exchanged.

"Made-to-order", One-of-a-kind rings are not refundable.

Creative Process: Hand sculpted wax model using the Lost-wax-process.

Cast-in-place: A process where the stone and the wax model I create is cast simultaneously in solid gold or silver. The stone and metal become one thing, making the one-of-a-kind piece each time.Dawn Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

DV Jewelry Designs

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1201905739

Hand Sculpted, One-of-a-kind Twig design with a rough Ruby Wedding Band.

One-of-a-kind 

3ct Rough Uncut Natural Winza Ruby 

Available using Rough or hand-cut Ruby, Sapphire, or Rough Diamond.

Available in solid Sterling Silver, solid 14k or 18k Yellow (shown) White, or Rose Gold

Finish: Antiqued (shown) or polished.

Approx. ring height: 7mm 

Approx. top band width: 11.5mm 

Approx. bottom band width: 7.7mm

"Available Now Rings", One-of-a-kind rings can be exchanged.

"Made-to-order", One-of-a-kind rings are not refundable.

Creative Process: Hand sculpted wax model using the Lost-wax-process.

Cast-in-place: A process where the stone and the wax model I create is cast simultaneously in solid gold or silver. The stone and metal become one thing, making the one-of-a-kind piece each time.

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

 Vertrees Jewelry...Elegance Uncut.

https://dawnvertreesjewelry.etsy.com/listing/1604843797

Info at Dawn Vertrees Jewelry

Lavender Pink Sapphire Leaf, Twig and Vine Engagement Ring

Hand Carved Leaf, Twig & Vine
Wedding Set

Description:

Lavender Pink Sapphire Leaf, Twig and Vine Engagement Ring

Hand Sculpted Engagement Ring

Made-to-Order. This ring has sold.

Material: 14k Rose Gold (shown)

Finish: Antique (shown)

Sapphire: Approximate 5mm (.62 - .67 ct)

Top Width: 5.6mm

Bottom Band width: 2.6mm

2nd Band overall top width: 3.6mm

Bottom width: 3.10mm

Additional Information Here

5mm Round
Lavender Pink Sapphire

Options:

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

Sapphire Colors Available: Light and darker blues, purple, pinks, yellows, green, lavender and white sapphires. Please message for prices and availability.

Gemstones Available: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, etc...Please message for prices and availability.

Your rings will comes with a small ring tote and a ring box. 

14k Rose Gold
Antique Finish

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

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

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

Hand Sculpted Wax Model

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

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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

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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.