Bear Claw Pendant
Bear claw pendants are something you get asked to do from time to time when you live in the Southwest and make southwestern jewelry. This piece was commissioned by one of my customers recently and they had some scrap gold to use for the bear. The gold Bear which is attached to the silver cap is a Heartline Bear which symbolizes health, long life, and good luck. This Bear Claw was a fairly large one and the piece ended up outstanding.
Buffalo Nickel Earrings with Silver Feathers
The old classic buffalo nickel is back and what a great pair of earrings these Nickels make. Jessie White took an old feather pattern of mine and turned this classic into a spectacular pair of earrings. One of the things that always bothered me about southwest jewelry was the amount of cast items that are attached for this type of earring. These Feathers are the real deal each one hand fabricated as a silversmith really should. The Buffalo Nickel Earrings come in either Buffalo or Indian side out and make a wonderful addition to anyone’s jewelry collection.
Black Onyx Zia Symbol Pendant
Well I’m on my way to Santa Fe, NM for the weekend and thought it would be a good day for me and my wife to adorn ourselves with some beautiful Zia Symbols. The New Mexico Sun Symbol has a lot of meanings and a great history in the southwest where we live. The Zia Symbol has four rays pointing in each direction. Here are some of the meanings and symbolism of the Zia Pendant
The Number 4 Represents:
The meanings of this symbol are so deep that anyone can find a meaning that is suited to them. We Love it for its rich history and great fashion. Enjoy it for whatever reason you decide.
These earrings were designed with my 40th reunion in mind it is coming up in August in Pueblo Colorado. Go East Eagles…….. One of my great followers asked me to design this Eagle set and she bought the pendant before it was ever finished and then she told me immediately that she needed the earrings and she got them today to her delight. Unfortunately she is not a Pueblo East High Alum but she is a patriotic, gun toting, Eagle lover from the get-go..These kind of projects are what keep me going on those days when I find it very hard to work. I hope to have some of these for the mixer in August and will have a Eagle talon soon to add to the collection.
My 40th class reunion is coming up in August. East High School, Pueblo, Colorado class of 1970. Go East Eagles!!!!! In commemoration of that event I designed a new eagle which is our school mascot. This Pendant is made of brass and was sold within hours of being finished. I am working on some smaller versions for earrings and should have some prior to the event in August. These items can be made in Gold,Silver,and Brass. I will have the other pieces designed soon.
Some of the finest Native American crafts can be purchased at Skystone and Silver LLC. Rick Sindeband local jewelry artist has a great selection of Zuni Jewelry directly from these well known Native American artists. Rick hand selects beautiful hand made turquoise and shell jewelry in his exclusive arrangement from thousands of pieces shown to him several times a year by their representative. Since Rick is a well know silversmith he uses his knowledge to pick the very best of all their work and haveit on display in his store at 117 E. Abriendo Ave in Pueblo Colorado. He has even been known to ask for special requests for fetishes and other stunning works of art. In addition to the Zuni work on display Rick usually has a very nice selection of estate pieces that are both Navajo and Hopi.
Southwest jewelry is still a very popular. Silver beads and turquoise necklaces will probably will never
go out of style they are a great fashion accessory for almost anyone.
Just received a fabulous collection of authentic Zuni Jewelry
from our Zuni trader. This Jewelry in the amazing Zuni inlay style is
multi color coral, turquoise, spiny oyster shell and many others. A nice
collection of zuni earrings,pins,pendants,and bracelets are available
for the Zuni collector or the individual looking for a great native
american gift.
Also in the store for the holidays is Rick and jessie’s handmade
southwest creations and some native american estate pieces, as well as some pipes and bow and arrows.
Come see our collection of some of the finest Southwest jewelry and gift
items.