Vintage Navajo Artist Artie Yellowhorse Signed Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Ring 1”, Size 9.5, 9g

This is a stunning Navajo Sterling silver lapis lazuli ring by artist, Artie Yellowhorse. Artie and her family have been designing and making jewelry for decades and their craftsmanship is exemplary. Artie Yellowhorse is known for her contemporary designs that incorporate high-quality stones and materials with an exceptional quality of silverwork. The influences of her Navajo heritage are apparent in the beautiful wearable art, which evolved out of generations of artistic talent. Raised in Arizona, Yellowhorse is a third generation Navajo jewelry artist from the Towering House Clan. Her grandfather and father were both silversmiths and the women in her family were skilled weavers. Yellowhorse has carried on the jewelry making tradition and passed it on to her daughters Desiree and LeiLani. Dominic and James, Artie’s grandsons, are now taking an active role in the business as well. Undeniably, Artie Yellowhorse jewelry is a true collectible wearable work of art.

Quote from artist: "We take great pride in continuing a family legacy and bringing beauty and joy to people – helping in understanding the Navajo concept of 'Walk with Beauty.'"

• Artie Yellowhorse