Dallas Maynard Jewelry

Megan’s one-of-a-kind engagement ring began with a pear-shaped sapphire she hand-selected in the studio, accented by baguette diamonds and meaningful heirloom diamonds with stories of their own.

Designed together, crafted by hand, and created exclusively for her.

If you’ve been searching for a ring that truly feels like you, custom design is where the magic happens. ✨

Whether you’re starting with a vision, searching for the perfect stone, or incorporating treasured heirlooms, we’ll guide you through every step of the journey. As an in-house GIA gemologist, designer, and goldsmith with more than 25 years of experience, Dallas personally works with clients to create rings that reflect their story, style, and the life they’re building together.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the studio and bring your dream ring to life!

Hi. Remember me? 👋✨

I’ve been a little MIA lately.

Between hand-carving waxes, sourcing dreamy gemstones and mystical diamonds, meeting with clients, finishing custom pieces, and juggling all the beautiful chaos of life, social media has taken a bit of a back seat.

But behind the scenes, there’s been no shortage of sparkly things happening.

So I’m popping in to say hello, share a little reminder that we’re still here making magic at the bench, and let you know we’ve missed you. 💗

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing recent custom projects, new work, behind-the-scenes glimpses from the studio, and a few life updates too.

And if you’ve been thinking about a custom piece, now is the time to reach out. My custom design calendar is filling up, and I’d love to start planning something special with you before the year gets away from us.

Thanks for sticking around while I’ve been busy making jewelry instead of posting about it. ✨

Tell me—what would you like to see more of? Jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, process videos, studio life, or something else?

1. Custom ideas in the works
2. BRUCE
3. NEW fun custom and ooak jewels ITW
4. Mom life 💗
5. Adina capturing some sparkly magic
6. COTTON CANDY dreams
7. Fae babies
8.
9. + birthday donuts
10. with my favorite!!!
11. Removing heirloom diamonds at the bench
12. Furry friend in MI
13. BTS photoshoot with for the new collection
14. anniversary dinner
15. Big love to where and I got married 11 years ago ~ June 2015💕
16. Diamonds I want to keep!! (For the most perfect Toi et Moi ring)

JewelryDesigner BehindTheBench MadeInChicago FineJewelry JewelryStudio JewelryProcess SapphireJewelry

Perfect stack for Mom ✨
Hint 👀 Hint!

Our NEW Diamond Estuary Ring paired with some of our favorite bands 💫

The Estuary Ring isn’t on the website yet —
but she’s ready for studio pickup 💗

Designed and made in Chicago.

Today is the day ✨

We’re kicking off our trunk show at —and it’s full of sparkle.

May 2 + May 3
A weekend of one-of-a-kind pieces, new debuts, and the first look at our CHARM COLLECTION ✨ (launching here first… before anywhere else)

If you’ve been wanting to see the work in person, try pieces on, or find something that feels like yours—this is it.

We’re also offering custom consultations on May 3
→ engagement rings, bands, heirloom redesigns, or something entirely your own ✨
We’ll sit down together, look at stones, sketch ideas, and start bringing it to life.

And for those who want to get hands-on…
✨ Wax carving workshop Sunday evening
There are only 1–2 spots left and they won’t last.

This is one of those weekends that always goes faster than expected.
The pieces, the moments, the energy… once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Come by, say hi, try things on, and be part of it all✨

A very long overdue post… ✨

A whole cosmic galaxy, held within custom engagement ring.
The most incredible salt & pepper round diamond—dimensional and completely its own—set into a sculptural setting with a hand-carved band to bring it all to life 💫

What makes this set even more special…

Two textures inspired by one another ✨
A hand-carved wedding band for , with subtle (yet very cool) details that echo Burcu’s ring—tying the two together in a way that feels effortless and deeply intentional.

And Burcu’s wedding band…
Bezel-set diamonds, designed to sit in perfect rhythm with her engagement ring ✨

Three rings.
Designed as one story.

But beyond the rings…
It’s the people.

I met these magical souls when Juniper was just a baby—and their kindness has stayed with me ever since. They gave her something so special back then… something she still keeps as her own amulet today. She’s 8 now 🥹

This is the part of this work that means the most to me—
getting to build real relationships with incredible people. People who move through the world with kindness and compassion.

I feel so grateful to be trusted with something this personal…
to create pieces that hold meaning, memory, and love—and to be part of such an important chapter in someone’s life.

It’s something I never take lightly ✨

For two incredible souls 🤍 🧿

Designed and made in Chicago.

A very mystical collaboration with x ✨

It’s such an honor to be part of this collaboration and so much fun creating something truly unique and one-of-a-kind ✨
of narrowed down a select group of incredible sapphires and this one felt like the perfect fit for this piece ✨

This epic Misfit sapphire is set in talon prongs - a subtle nod to our feathered friend- the Cooper’s Hawk + mountainscape details hidden along the inside of the ring. This ooak ring is exclusively at

And you can find the perfectly paired all sapphire Estuary Curved Band at dallasmaynard.com. It’s pretty serendipitous how perfect these two pair together ✨

For Gina & Kemi ✨

An incredible oval sapphire, wrapped in a halo of diamond brilliance—layered with fancy-cut diamonds and sapphires in tones that shift and glow with every movement.

This piece was created entirely remotely—working closely with Kemi to bring Gina’s dream ring into focus. From narrowing down the perfect sapphire to refining every detail, each step felt very intentional ✨

A ballerina ring, made for a real-life ballerina 💕
Full of movement, light, and so much love.

Designed and made in Chicago ✨

Two rings, made to hold everything that matters ✨

Each one set with her daughters’ birthstones, their names and birthdays engraved inside… finished with hidden stones for mom and dad tucked within the band. Layers of meaning, held close.

This is the kind of jewelry I’m always drawn to creating—pieces that go beyond sparkle and begin to carry something deeper. Sometimes it’s protection. Sometimes it’s love. Sometimes it’s a way to honor a moment, a person, a life.

I love that these rings were made for her girls…
and that they’ll grow up seeing their mom wear something that reflects just how loved—and how powerful—that bond is.

So—
add the engraving.
add the hidden stones.
follow whatever feels meaningful to you.

The most special pieces are the ones that hold your story 💫

From an idea… to a sketch… to a hand-carved piece brought to life ✨

There’s something incredibly special about working with a client’s own diamonds—stones that already hold meaning, reimagined into something entirely new.

Every detail is shaped by hand, carved with intention, then set in white gold to create a piece that feels both personal and enduring.

This is the process—thoughtful, collaborative, and one of my favorite parts of what I do.

The part you don’t always see… but where the magic happens 💫