About
Behind the Bench
Where nature meets artistry
Jewelry should be more than something you put on.
It should feel like you — grounded, intentional, and connected to the natural world.
If you’re drawn to pieces that feel personal rather than mass-produced, you’re in the right place.
I’m Dianne, the artist behind Divella Designs. From my Vermont studio, I create nature-inspired jewelry using sterling and fine silver, copper, enamel, and thoughtfully sourced gemstones. Each piece is made slowly, by hand, with care — so it can become part of your everyday life, not just a passing trend.
Divella Designs grew from a personal turning point. After stepping away from a stressful career to focus on my health, I returned to creativity as a way of reconnecting with myself. What began with beadwork evolved into metalsmithing, enameling, and working with metal and stone — a process-driven practice rooted in patience, curiosity, and craft.
Today, that journey shows up in every design. My work is inspired by the quiet details of nature — leaves, light, texture, and organic form — and made for people who value meaning, craftsmanship, and individuality.
All of the pieces are created one at a time, shaped by hand and guided by the natural elements that inspire them. From subtle textures to organic forms, no two are ever exactly alike — each carries its own quiet character and sense of individuality.
Whether you’re drawn to a stone-forward design or a simpler, metal-focused piece, every design is created with intention, care, and deep respect for the materials and the land that influence my work.
Caring for the land and the community that surrounds it is central to Divella Designs. In my Vermont studio, I work mindfully — recycling and reusing materials whenever possible and making thoughtful choices to reduce waste. Five percent of every sale is donated to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), helping protect the wild places that inspire my work. Giving back also extends closer to home through ongoing support of local food shelves, animal rescues, and my local humane society — because caring for nature means caring for the communities, people, and animals who depend on it.
When you choose Divella Designs, you’re supporting handmade jewelry created in Vermont, honoring nature, celebrating individuality, and designed to be worn — and loved — for years to come.
Thank you for being here.
I hope you find a piece that feels like it was made just for you.
— Dianne
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Featured on WCAX Made in Vermont — December 2025
Juried Member of 802 Arts House
Juried Artisan of Gallery at the Vault