“When I dress for a fine evening in New York or for a night of dancing at one of my favorite pow-wows, the glint of my silver earrings, like the sparkle of a diamond, makes me feel elegant and proud.”
– Victoria Adams (Southern Cheyenne/Arapaho), artist
Davida Lister
This three-strand choker is made with sterling silver and 14k gold. The Blue Gem turquoise is from Battle Mountain, Nevada, and is adorned with 14k gold twisted wire and heavy-gauge, hand-stamped 14k gold. It also has three 14k gold handmade beads that measure 12 mm each. “Surely the perfect piece to spice up your wardrobe,” says artist Davida Lister.
Mudhead Gallery
This orange heishi necklace was originally purchased back in the mid to late 1980s. A few months ago, the gallery purchased this back from the original buyer. This fine work of art features five strands, beautifully hand cut in a variety of shapes and sizes of fine lapis, sugilite, opal, coral, turquoise, salmon coral tubular beads accented with fossilized walrus ivory and a mix of 14k-gold beads. Mudhead has since lost track of the artist of this one-of-a-kind necklace.
1720 Wazee, Suite 1B » Denver, CO 80202 » (303) 293-0007 » www.mudheadgallery.com
Antique Native American Baskets
Seen here is a concho belt by famous Navajo silversmith Terry Charlie. The artist was born in 1966 in Tuba City, Arizona, on the Navajo Reservation, and he’s been a silversmith since 1988. Charlie is known for his traditional, old-style silverwork and is a master of repousse silver. This 45-inch belt is wearable, with very detailed stamping and chasing silversmithing. It’s signed on the buckle, “T Charlie,” and over stamped with an owner’s initials, “D.S.” The piece contains six conchos and seven butterflies.
Sonoita, AZ » lauree@theantiqueattic.net » antiquenabaskets.com
Blue Rain Gallery
From Tommy Singer’s illustrious studio emerges an extraordinary concho belt, crafted in sterling silver with 500 carats of rare Landers turquoise, meticulously fitted into intricate geometric patterns. The belt features nine hand-stamped conchos and a matching buckle on thick black leather. Measuring 48 by 1½ inches, with conchos at 2½ by 3¼ inches, it’s a masterpiece. Believed to hold the highest carat count of Landers turquoise in any jewelry or belt today, it’s a true collector’s gem, combining craftsmanship and rarity for timeless elegance.
544 S. Guadalupe Street » Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 954-9902 » www.blueraingallery.com
934 Main Avenue, Unit B » Durango, CO 81301 (970) 232-2033 » www.blueraingallery.com
Waddell Gallery
Offered at Waddell Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, and created by the Hopi artist Sonwai, (the niece and apprentice of the famed jewelry artist Charles Loloma) is this fabulous 18k-gold bracelet. The artist used the finest materials of Mediterranean coral, turquoise and fossil ivory. Each piece was hand cut and polished to perfectly fit together creating this stunning color combination.
7144 E. Main Street » Scottsdale, AZ 85251 » (480) 755-8080 » www.waddellgallery.com
Jack’s Antique
This necklace and ring are a wonderful, unsigned vintage set, available at Jack’s Antique. It’s made of heavy-gauge sterling silver with matching polished, high-grade turquoise stones with deep black matrix, strung on a double strand of handmade bench beads. The skill of a master silversmith is apparent in the careful handling of materials, in the beautiful design of the blossoms and the naja, and in the simple, yet elegant presentation of this necklace.
4650 N. US Hwy 89, Suite G014 » Flagstaff, AZ 86004 » (928) 526-0696 » jack@jacksantique.com » jacksantique.com
Native Seeds/SEARCH
Michelle Jameson is a master at crafting Navajo “pearls,” a skill she learned from her family, the renowned Yazzie family of jewelers. This necklace measures 18 inches long and has a handmade sterling silver hook and eye clasp. The intensive creation process involves rolling sterling silver sheets, cutting the shape of the bead, then doming, stamping, soldering and buffing them. This meticulous technique results in jewelry that carries the rhythm of the artist.
www.nativeseeds.org/jewelry » (520) 622-0830
Sorrel Sky Gallery
When designing and building her jewelry, artist Victoria Adams incorporates natural forms. Honoring the traditions of her Southern Cheyenne/Arapaho heritage, Adams combines cultural symbols with plant, animal and nature motifs. Her pieces are sophisticated and graceful. These arrowhead and white diamond earrings are made with 18k gold, with a post backing and measures at 2¾ inches long.
828 Main Avenue » Durango, CO 81301 » (970) 247-3555 125 W. Palace Avenue » Santa Fe, NM 87501 » (505) 501-6555 info@sorrelsky.com » www.sorrelsky.com
Sunwest Silver
Offered at Sunwest Silver are these intricate, festive, handmade Kingman turquoise earrings by Navajo (Diné) silversmith Eula Wylie. Eula, based in New Mexico, combines traditional techniques like twisted sterling and oxidized silver accents with her own unique vision and masterful craftsmanship to create distinctive jewelry, treasured in the Southwest. The earrings measure at 3-inches long.
324 Lomas Boulevard NW » Albuquerque, NM 87102 » (800) 771-3781 » www.sunwesthandmade.com
Tanner’s Indian Arts
This 1930s squash blossom features natural, hand-cut Old Cerrillos and Tiffany Blue New Mexico turquoise. It was created by the first female Zuni silversmith, Della Cassa Appa, now deceased. The piece is made with sterling silver beads and blossoms with Mediterranean coral accents. “Della was a trailblazer and pioneer for female silversmiths everywhere,” says Emerald Tanner, co-owner of Tanner’s Indian Arts.
237 W. Coal Avenue » Gallup, NM 87301 » (505) 863-6017 » tanneremerald@gmail.com » www.tannersindianarts.com
Western Trading Post
This necklace features a stylized dangle pendant of a phoenix rising with a Bisbee turquoise stone and inlay, as well as two-winged silver plates with Bisbee turquoise stones on the neckline. The ring is displayed on a hand-stamped band and the setting shows off a winged plate with a Bisbee turquoise stone and inlay on the side. This set was created by the famous jeweler, Carlos White Eagle.
403 N. Florence Street » Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 426-7702 » www.westerntradingpost.com
Abby Kent Flythe Fine Art
Offered at Abby Kent Flythe Fine Art is this beautifully executed, cluster petite point-style belt featuring Lone Mountain turquoise. The piece is attributed to the award-winning Zuni Pueblo master artist and matriarch Edith Tsabethsaye before she became famous for her iconic raised needlepoint-style around the 1960s. The buckle measures 3 inches, with the nine conchas measuring at 2½ inches and the entire belt measuring 40 inches.
Spotsylvania, VA » (540) 538-9406 » abbykentflythefineart.com
True West Gallery
This cuff is created by Navajo artist Ernie Lister and is part of the Hall Collection in True West Gallery. It features heavy-gauge sterling silver and highlights an oval high-grade Kingman stone. “The stone is a rare find for any collector of fine quality stones, and coupled with Lister’s silverwork, this makes for a great piece to add to anyone’s jewelry box for the holidays,” says True West.
130 Lincoln Avenue, Suite E » Santa Fe, NM 87501 » (505) 982-0055 » www.truewestgallery.com
Long Ago & Far Away Native Arts
Long Ago features the work of Alaskan artist Denise Wallace (Chugach/Sugpiaq), represented since 1988. Pictured is a pin/pendant titled Woman of Ages #3, measuring at 3¼ inches tall, with materials in sterling silver, 14k gold and fossilized ivory walrus tusk. Wallace and her children are highlighted in the store’s Holiday Show from November 24 to December 31.
4963 Main Street » Manchester Center, VT05255 » (802) 362-3435 » longago@sover.net » longagoandfaraway.com
Jesse Robbins
This massive tufa-cast, coin-silver ingot cuff has it all. Built on a foundation of artist Jesse Robbins’ heavy stamp, repousse and file work, the three stones carry their own story. Robbins was fortunate to acquire a collection of historic German-cut, possibly Maisel’s turquoise stones from the 1930s to 1940s.
Palace Jewelers
Terrence Campbell’s (Tlingit/Haida) fusion of Pacific Northwest designs has garnered significant demand. The seamless integration of traditional motifs and contemporary aesthetics showcases the mastery in capturing the essence of the Pacific Northwest region while adding a fresh and modern twist. This tuff cast raven bracelet features sterling silver with 14k yellow gold, coral and lapis.
123 W. Palace Avenue » Santa Fe, NM 87501 » (505) 986-0440 » tsali@palacejewelers.biz » www.legacygallery.com
Shane Hendren
Navajo artist Shane Hendren has dedicated the last 22 years to developing skills as a metalsmith, focusing on jewelry. “My jewelry has progressed through various evolutions that are denoted by techniques like Mokume-gane and cuttlefish,” he shares. Featured is Merry Had a Little Lamb music box made of sterling silver, gold, bronze, No. 8 Sleeping Beauty turquoise and opal.
(505) 350-7484 » shanerhendren@hotmail.com » www.shanerhendren.com
Clarissa Hale
Pictured here is a sterling silver necklace, ring and earring set with clusters of natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise, purple and orange spiny oyster shell, Mediterranean coral and lapis. There are also beautiful multi-color stones, which the artist, Clarissa Hale, coordinated to match. “I’ve watched my parents, David and Alice Lister, make their beautiful pieces of jewelry,” explains Hale. “They are my inspiration and they never hesitated to teach me.”
Instagram: @v_and_c_hale » www.facebook.com/clarissa.hale.921
Ca’Win Jimmy Fred Calabaza
Jeweler “Ca’Win” or Jimmy Fred Calabaza, is a Santo Domingo pueblo artist known for his handmade, ground-down polished turquoise beads. Many are also familiar with his signature side box necklace and the use of heavy-gauge silver in his silversmithing. Ca’Win combines traditional Santo Domingo elements into his work with his contemporary style. He often incorporates inlay, heishi and goldsmithing.
Home & Away Gallery
Navajo jeweler Earl Plummer regularly portrays trails in his pendants, rings and bracelets. “Inlaid with all natural materials, this pendant’s many colors depict the various directions our lives take,” says gallery owner David Shultz. The piece also includes sterling silver, sugilite, lapis lazuli, coral, spiny oyster shell and chrysoprase.
(207) 423-8473 » www.homeandaway.gallery
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