Sunday, November 26, 2023
Diamond Twig Engagement, Antique White Gold Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs
The Cast-in-Place Process, Jewelry by Dawn Vertrees
I use this process for my One-of-a-Kind designs.
My rings shown right after being cast in gold with the Rough Ruby and Diamond in place.
The Cast-in-Place process produces the strongest rings available and is the perfect choice for active people.
I create these rings by sculpting my wax directly on the stone. These stones become my canvas and allows me to create natural flowing designs.
Once the design has been completed, the stone and the wax are cast together, this process results in a ring where the stone and the metal literally become one piece, also making each ring a one-of-a-kind creation.
Once we melt the gold at 1000 degrees, it flows around the stone where my wax was previously, I will post the Lost-Wax-Process next.
The picture shows two rings that were recently cast-in-place with the stones prior to polishing. The only stones I can use in this process are Rough Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires and other stones will not survive.
These stones are considered precious gemstones and have a hardness of 9.5 to 10 on the Mohs scale. These stones can endure the 1000 degrees temperatures without cracking once the gold hits them. Another benefit in this process is that the gold actually shrinks 1% allowing a tight fit around the stones.
I hope you enjoy reading about my processes. -Dawn
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.
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
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Natural Raw Morganite Twig Engagement Ring in 14k Gold, Hand-made Tree Branch Ring - Anniversary Ring- DV Jewelry Designs
Raw Rough Diamond Sterling Silver Twig Style Pendant - One of a Kind Diamond, Gemstone Pendant by DV Jewelry Designs
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)
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
Monday, November 20, 2023
Hand Sculpted, One-of-a-kind Twig design with a rough Ruby Wedding Band.
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
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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
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 |
Friday, January 14, 2022
Lost Wax Artist - Dawn Vertrees of DV Jewelry Designs
Lost Wax Casting |
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,
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
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 |