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Navajo Sterling and Blue Gem Turquoise cuff bracelet by Harold Joe. High quality stone marked and tested sterling. 7.25" inside diameter including 1 3/8" gap. 64 grams, bracelet is 1.25" wide and 1 7/8" wide where stone rests in center.

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Ron Tom Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet. 7.25" inside diameter including the 1.25" gap. 1 9/16" wide 77 grams.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling Royston Turquoise Jacob Troncosa San Felipe Cuff Bracelet. 7" inside diameter including the 1.25" gap 157.2 grams. Face measures 4.25" x 3 1/8".

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Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise and Coral Cuff bracelet. Unmarked tested sterling 7" inside diameter including the 1.25" gap. Top is 1 5/8" wide. 40.3 grams.

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Philbert Secatero Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling<br>Silver 27" Long 3" x 2.5" Naja 187.8 grams. Good looking Squash Blossom, marked<br>and tested sterling.

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Native American sterling silver (tested) ring, engraved signature EL (Eugene Livingston, Dine/ Navajo, 20th c.), dated 1974, with bezel-set turquoise, approx size 7, 11.9 grams

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Vintage Sterling Turquoise and coral pendant Dine/ Navajo, with bezel-set turquoise and red coral, approx 2 3/8"h, 1 5/8"w, 27.1 grams

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Vintage Navajo Malachite and sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring bezel-set malachite, in a surround of undulating wire, with feather and bead accents, open two-prong cuff, etched with conjoined initials BK or KB, plaque: approx 2"h, 1.5"w, interior: approx 5", gap: approx 1 3/8 no issues 54.5 grams.

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Native American Sterling Silver (tested) squash blossom necklace, likely Dine/ Navajo, strand composed of round and melon-form bench beads, four blossoms, tumbled turquoise beads, (two) beads fashioned from Mercury (winged liberty head) dimes, central naja pendant, approx 27.5"l, naja: approx 1.75"h, 1.75"w, 72.3 grams

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Sterling Silver | Genuine Turquoise | Santo Domingo Pueblo Turquoise & Silver Necklace | Navajo Native American Southwest Indian Jewelry | Weight:46 Grams, | Dimensions: Necklace: 14" length, 1.25" x 2.25" pendant. Signed Brihilda Crispin which is Brihilda Coriz's Maiden name so this is some of her earlier work before she married Frank. The turquoise Heishi beads are graduated from 5mm to 8mm.

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Sterling Silver | Genuine Turquoise Mountain Turquoise | Paul Livingston<br>Turquoise Mountain Turquoise Contemporary Dragonfly Necklace | Navajo Native<br>American Southwest Indian Jewelry | Weight:74.1 Grams, | Dimensions: Necklace:<br>18" lenght, 3" x 2.75" center pendant | Signed: Paul Livingston<br><br>Paul Livingston was born in 1954 and has spent his entire life on the Navajo<br>Church Rock Reservation, where he grew up watching with fascination as his<br>silversmith Uncle crafted raw metal and<br>stone into beautiful jewelry. Through trial and error and a great deal of help<br>from his Uncle, Paul became an accomplished young jewelry maker.<br><br>By the time he was twenty-two he was ready to launch himself full time into<br>silversmithing. Paul Livingstonis an acclaimed Navajo silversmith who favors<br>substance in his metal work and high-quality, natural stones in all his<br>settings.<br><br>Today, nearly forty years later, Paul is a nationally known and collected<br>jewelry artist. He is particularly known for a style of jewelry most<br>silversmiths shy away from a technique known as ‘cluster and row work’ where<br>multiple tiny stones are used together to form a delicate, colorful designs in<br>jewelry. Paul is happy to work with the little stones, even the tiny round<br>“snake eye” ones and is renowned for how exquisitely aligned the stone clusters<br>and rows of stones are on his pieces.<br><br>Even at his age Paul continues to experiment with new jewelry techniques and<br>design styles. He especially enjoys working unusual textures created on metals<br>and will often incorporate a new surface<br>finish or other design application to see if these changes might enhance the<br>jewelry’s appearance and appeal. Though his forte has always been more<br>traditional even vintage looking Navajo style jewelry, his<br>contemporary designs are also in high demand. Paul Livingston creates beautiful<br>jewelry using stones that aren’t often found in Native American jewelry. The<br>intricate ‘saw work designs’ of his pieces are especially difficult to achieve<br>but so very visually appealing in Paul’s finished work.

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Measures 2.75 inches wide x 2 1/8 inches tall. This buckle has a tiny Blue<br>Turquoise Cabochon at one side and is done in the Overlay style with the bear.<br>Stamped Sterling and Hallmarked "BK". Weighs 45.9 Grams. Native American,<br>Navajo, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.. Fits up to a 1.5" wide belt.

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Measures 1.5 inches wide this piece has the Vibrant blue Golden Hills Turquoise<br>for a center that is done in a flower design. The bracelet has 9 Natural<br>Turquoise pieces accented with sterling rain drop beads. Inside measures 5.25<br>inches plus a gap of 1.25 inches. Stamped Sterling and Hallmarked "SH". Weighs<br>48.7 Grams. Native American, Navajo, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.

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Measures 2.5 inches wide. This is an unusual bracelet that has such subtle<br>design elements that make it so special. The piece is done in a Tufa Cast with a<br>wide Sterling Band which has been textured. The applied Dragonfly on the piece<br>has and inlay of Spiderweb Natural Turquoise and the Eyes are 18kt. Gold. Inside<br>measures 5.5 inches plus a gap of 1 1/8 inches. Sterling Silver, Hallmarked SB<br>18k. Weighs 104.5 Grams. Tested 18k gold eyes and sterling bracelet.

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Measuring 3.25 inches long this bracelet has Bright Blue Morenci Turquoise stones that are randomly bezel set with Shiny Sterling beads on a black background. The piece has a zig-zag edge to further enhance the look and a 5 way split band. Inside measures 5.25 inches plus a gap of 1.25 inches. Stamped Sterling and Signed by the artist Chimney Butte. Weighs 104.2 Grams. Chimney Butte, a famous Native American artist originally from Arizona, who now lives in New Mexico. He was introduced to pottery, carving and jewelry making as he was growing up in Arizona, and that is where the seed of self expression was first planted. Chimney Butte uses his art as a his own personal method of self expression, inspired by the things in his past and the love he feels for his family.

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Measures 1 3/8 inches long with Grooved sides and an inlay top. The top is a beautiful synthetic opal which is blue in color. Stamped Sterling and Hallmarked "R" for the artist Ray Jack. Weighs 27.6 Grams and is a Size 9.75 This ring is about twice as big as most of the rings this artist made.

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Sz 8 14K gold High Grade Turquoise and Coral Native American ring Possibly Hopi. Fanatastic well made ring with no other markings other than 14k, marked and tested 14k gold. Very clean from the last quarter of the 20th century but likely never worn. 4 Grams.

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Navajo J.B. Platero Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pin/Brooch. No issues 2 1/8" x 1 1/8"

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Israeli Sterling Filigree and Turquoise Pendant. Nice vintage piece I believe israeli but could be wrong. 31.3 grams 2" tall x 1.5" wide.

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Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet unmaked<br>(Tested sterling) cuff bracelet, with three bezel-set turquoise stones, on a<br>split-shank cuff with central twisted wire, approx 1.25"w (at center), interior:<br>approx 5 1/8"w, gap: approx 1.5"w, 79.2 grams

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Sterling Silver necklace marked, pendant/brooch unmarked but tested | Genuine Persian Turquoise | Vintage Pawn Persian Turquoise Pin & Pendant | Navajo Native American Southwest Indian Jewelry | Weight:40.6 Grams, | Dimensions: Necklace: 22" length, 1.5" x 2" pendant |

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Sterling Silver | Genuine Coral | Phil Garcia Coral Squash Blossom Necklace | Navajo Native American Southwest Indian Jewelry | Weight:57.1 Grams, | Dimensions: Necklace: 18" length, 1.75" x 2.75" center pendant | Signed: PG

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Measures 1.75 inches wide with a Natural Royston Boulder Turquoise Center Stone<br>accented with a bead frame. The sides of the stone have additional Sterling and<br>rope design. Inside measures 5.75 inches plus a gap of 1.25 inches. Stamped<br>Sterling and Hallmarked. Weighs 51.1 Grams. Native American, Navajo,<br>Southwestern Indian Jewelry.Leon MartinezNavajo artist Leon Martinez says he was<br>influenced by his parents, Leo and Edith Martinez, to become a jewelry artist as<br>early as 1970. “At the age of nine, I was assisting my parents with buffering,<br>solder, and setting stones,” recalls Leon. He also helped his parents make<br>squash blossom necklaces, rings, and bracelets during the high demand for Indian<br>Jewelry in the 1970s. Making jewelry soon became a passion for Leon and his<br>talent grew enormously. “I was a self starter artist using nature from plants,<br>flowers, rocks, and landscapes for designs and structures. I use everything<br>that’s in my environment, even clouds. Everything God has made. The designs are<br>used for bracelets, rings, conchos, bolos, and earrings. I do my art work for<br>competition, and the jewelry gives me unlimited joy,” says Leon.In addition to<br>his parents, Leon considers many people and artists his teachers and influences,<br>including Calvin Martinez, Kirk Smith, Sunshine Daniel Reeves, Ernest Begay,<br>Tommy Jackson, and Tommy Singer.Leon’s jewelry is described as early 1900s old<br>style mixed with contemporary style. “In making designs, even making one piece<br>has made me to become patient, putting quality time into the smallest item. This<br>helps me to perfect my work - soldering, setting stones by size, measurement for<br>perfect fitting, and selection of stones for each piece of work. I try to make<br>each piece of jewelry close to its perfection,” says Leon.Leon has won several<br>first place awards at the Navajo Nation Fair and Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial,<br>known as the largest fair and annual event.

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Measures 2 inches wide in the center and tapers at the opening. This piece has<br>the Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones throughout. The center stone is Oval and<br>the accent cabochon pieces are meticulously hand set with hand made rain drop<br>beads. Inside measures 5.5 inches plus a gap of 1 inch. It could possibly be<br>sized by a professional. Stamped Sterling and Signed "Kathleen Chavez". Weighs<br>105.8 Grams. Native American, Navajo, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.Kathleen<br>Livingston Chavez was born in Church Rock, New Mexico, December 17, 1958. Today,<br>Kathleen lives in Church Rock with her husband Lorenzo Juan, and works out of<br>Gallup, New Mexico. She started to silversmith in 1974, making earrings, rings,<br>and ‘slave bracelets’. In 1994, she began to challenge herself to create<br>higher-end jewelry, which she says is “much more fun to make, because of the<br>amount of thought and imagination that goes into it.”

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Measures 1.5 inches wide and done in a Sand Cast style with a Natural Kingman<br>Center Stone. The piece has an inside measurement of 5.25 inches plus a gap of<br>1.5 inches. Stamped Sterling and Signed "Chimney Butte". Weighs 53.3 Grams.<br>Native American, Navajo, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.Chimney Butte, a famous<br>Native American artist originally from Arizona, who now lives in New Mexico. He<br>was introduced to pottery, carving and jewelry making as he was growing up in<br>Arizona, and that is where the seed of self expression was first planted.<br>Chimney Butte uses his art as a his own personal method of self expression,<br>inspired by the things in his past and the love he feels for his family.

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Vintage Sterling Silver Pendant Lot Navajo, Mexico, Parrot 82.1 Grams. Selling the lot shown all sterling except the one marked 900 which is 90% silver. The few that aren't marked are tested sterling. Parrot is 2.75" long for reference.

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5 Pairs Navajo and Artisan Sterling Earrings. Selling the 5 pairs shown from the<br>last quarter of the 20th century, all marked and tested sterling with<br>designers/artists marks, one also marked and tested 18k. Largest pair is 1", 3<br>pairs missing backs.

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4 Pairs Navajo Sterling and Mexican Silver vintage earrings. 4 pairs of great earrings from the estate of a woman with great taste, selling all four with no significant issues. They range from 7/8" to 1.25"

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1940's Fiesta Turquoise Ashtray. No cracks, chips, crazing, or glaze wear, very<br>clean.<br>5 7/16" wide.<br>TW169

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4 Pairs Navajo and Artisan Sterling Earrings. Selling the four pairs shown with<br>no issues all sterling, 3 with makers marks. Qt's are 1 5/8" long.

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Fred Davis Abraham Paz Sterling Silver Angel Bird Brooch with Turquoise 3/4 x 1<br>1/8 inches in size. Marked on back "925 Echo en Mexico" and with artist's logo -<br>might be Abraham Paz who was a silversmith & designer for Fred Davis. Also has<br>the old eagle mark with number 22 inside. Pin can be worn sideways (as a bird)<br>or up/down (as an angel).Good conditio, with no significant issues.

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Vintage Fred Harvey Era Bell Trading Post Sterling/Turquoise Cuff bracelet. Approximately 6.5" with 1.25" adjustable gap. 13/16" wide in center.

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Sterling and Turquoise/Shell Navajo Heishi Necklace/Earrings. The necklace is<br>28", earrings are 2". This is a nice vintage set very good quality. The earrings<br>are clip on and marked sterling, the metal on the necklace tests sterling but is<br>unmarked. These came from the same estate and I'm assuming have been together<br>for 50 years or so.<br>tw7

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c1940's Navajo Sterling and Turquoise collar Tips. Nice navajo early to mid 20th century collar tips from the King Ranch Estate. 34.2 grams unmarked tested sterling. 2.25" long x 1 3/16" wide at rear each. selling both.

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6.5" Vintage navajo Sterling Turquoise cuff bracelet. Nice piece circa mid 20th<br>century, unmarked but tested sterling. 6.5" inner diameter with 1.5" adjustable<br>gap, 2" wide in center 51.3 grams

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Bruce Morgan Navajo 14K & Sterling Silver Heavy Cuff Bracelet 6.5" inside<br>diameter including the 1.5" gap 13/16" wide at widest point near gap. 106.3<br>grams, really solid with very thick layer of 14k gold. Most of the Bruce Morgan<br>cuffs you will find online in this price range weigh about half as much or less.Bruce Morgan (b. 1957) is an award-winning Navajo silversmith. He is well known<br>for his use of both silver and gold in his pieces and his iconic gold overlay.<br>Born in Rehoboth, New Mexico and raised in Brimhall, Morgan made his first piece<br>of jewelry while in high school. His aunt made jewelry and was sadly killed in<br>an accident. His grandmother gave Morgan her tools in hopes that he would make<br>use of them, which he gladly did.<br><br>After graduating in 1976, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona and began making jewelry<br>for others in 1978; however, it was a slow start for Morgan and in order to<br>support himself financially, he took a job as a miner in the Uranium Mine and<br>began training to become an electrician. After a year of training, he got laid<br>off and continued on to school for commercial electrician and planned on<br>becoming an electrical engineer. After realizing that it was too much physical<br>work, he went back to jewelry making and found a way to stand out from the rest.<br><br>Morgan started out with traditional style jewelry making conchas and turquoise,<br>but in 1983 he was one of the first artists to use the two tone method of silver<br>and gold. In 1982, he made a silver cane for the Prime Minister in Egypt and in<br>1983 began using “traditional and simple” stampwork and creating his signature<br>gold overlay. Although he admires the traditional pieces, he has said he will<br>continue to only make his gold overlay jewelry, because it is quicker to make<br>and allows people to have a one of a kind piece that can be worn daily or for a<br>special occasion. His rings are often used as wedding bands for that very<br>reason.<br><br>Morgan’s exceptionally clean lines and renowned gold overlay has brought<br>attention to his work in not only the US, but worldwide. He has been featured in<br>“Arizona Highways” and “Southwest Art” magazines and continues to create<br>beautiful pieces of jewelry to this day.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling and gold cuff bracelet. 6.5" inner diameter with adjustable 1.25" gap, 1 5/16" depth in center at figure. The figure tested 12k gold but is likely thick gold filled as it's only marked sterling. No detectable issues.

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Roger Francisco Woven Rope Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet. Nice heavy cuff 57 grams from a gifted now no longer with us Navajo artist Roger Francisco. 7" inside diameter with 1.6" adjustable opening 1" wide band, Great condition.

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Antique Chinese Filigree Silver Enamel Turquoise and Coral Fingernail Brooch. 3 3/8" long x 5/8" wide with no damage.

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Vintage Mexican Silver Hinged Turquoise Inlaid BraceletNice heavy bracelet with a few scratches close to the hinge that stand out more in the pics than in real life, no other significant issues circa 1980's. 59 grams. About 7" inner diameter.

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1970's sz5 Navajo Sterling silver/Turquoise ring. No damage, nice vintage ring. Face is just over 1"

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QT Sterling Navajo Southwesters shop inlaid sterling link bracelet 7" long x .75" wide. No issues.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling chip inlay Cuff Bracelet. Nice old bracelet circa mid 20th century. Unmarked but tested sterling, minor loss to inlay. Inner diameter about 6" with a 1" adjustable gap. .5" width.

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Vintage Sterling Clip On Earring Lot Mid Century Navajo, Mexican, Siam, Roman coins. Selling the lot, 4 clip on and one screw back. The turquoise and Pink abalone are likely native american, turquoise unmarked pink Stamped S.J. Sterling. The siams were in the original 1960's or so box but I can't find it, I believe they've never been worn, One mexican, and then the unmarked but tested sterling extremely well cast Roman coin style earrings which I assume are top quality replicas from the mid 20th century. Largest is 1.25" wide. 59.8 grams total.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet 6.25" Signed J. 1.25" adjustable gap, nice<br>early bracelet, 13.6 grams .5" wide. Marked and tested sterling.

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Sterling Pendant Navajo and Mexican Silver Lot of (6) vintage. Selling the lot of great pendants with no issues. 2 are likely Navajo, the rest mexican silver. The grape doubles as a brooch. Largest is 2" 77 grams

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Vintage Sterling Clip On and Screw Back Earring Lot Begay Navajo. Largest is the<br>Begay pair measuring 1.5" wide. I really like the pair marked "original" The<br>other two are vintage Mexican. Selling all four pairs all mid to late 20th<br>century.

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Leslie Nez Kingman Tuquoise Navajo Cuff Bracelet with large stone. Measures<br>6.75" including the 1.25" gap. No issues, rarely if ever worn. 72 grams. Front<br>mount measures 2.25" x 1.75"

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Sz 6.75 Cecil Atencio Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Statement Ring. Very well made ring by a well respected Navajo Artist with no issues. The stone is 1 1/8" at longest point.

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Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet Squash blossom Design. 1" at thickest point x 6.5" inner diameter with 1.25" adjustable opening. Just marked sterling. Circa third quarter of 20th century. 40 grams.

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Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet Hand Stamped with ropes 6.5" or 16cm inner diameter .75" thick with 1" adjustable opening. Tested and marked sterling circa 3rd quarter of 20th century. 32 grams.

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Vintage Navajo Cuff Bracelet with Squash Blossom and Mother of Pearl. Nice vintage mid 20th century Navajo cuff bracelet. Measures 2.5" wide with a 1 3/8" adjustable opening. 1 7/16" wide in center with stone.

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I'm listing several pieces today all from one estate. They were all purchased in<br>pawn shops in Albuquerque, NM in the 1970's and 1980's. Most pieces are circa<br>mid 20th century. Nice big old heavy ring. Measures 7/8" x 1 1/8" at top. Most<br>likely a mens ring originally, but I guess whoever can fit it. Unmarked but<br>guaranteed sterling turquoise and coral.

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I'm listing several pieces today all from one estate. They were all purchased in<br>pawn shops in Albuquerque, NM in the 1970's and 1980's. Most pieces are circa<br>mid 20th century. Unmarked other than three letters engraved on back possibly by<br>a previous owner. Nice design and cool agate. 2.25" innner width 2" depth in<br>widest spot in center. Guaranteed sterling silver and naturan stone.

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I'm listing several pieces today all from one estate. They were all purchased in<br>pawn shops in Albuquerque, NM in the 1970's and 1980's. Most pieces are circa<br>mid 20th century. Unmarked Nice design and Large malachite 2 3/8" adjustable<br>innner width 2" depth in widest spot. Guaranteed sterling silver and malachite<br>.

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sz 12.5 Vintage Navajo Sterling turquoise and coral men's ring. No issues, great<br>ring 13.8 grams unmarked but tested sterling.

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sz 8.5 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring Johnson. No damage, marked and tested sterling. 9.2 grams 1" wide at face.

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Southwestern Sterling Cactus Earrings. Estate earring, not sure how old. I can find no markings other than St Sil on the backs but guaranteed and tested sterling. Really nice well made earrings. They can be switched so the cacti are charms.

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1950's Los Castillo Sterling Silver Modernistic Turquoise and Malachite Brooch. 2 3/8" wide x 1.75" tall. Good vintage condition with no significant issues.

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Navajo Ray Tracey Knifewing Modernistic Inlaid Earrings 1.25" wide square. Light scratches, no deep scratches, bends, or damage to stones. The Creative Process Fueled by Inspiration “God blesses everyone with a variety of gifts and talents.” The Creator blessed Ray with the spirit of Creativity. Inspiration is the basis for his creative spirit. Inspiration arrives in many forms and disguises when least expected. Hiking the canyons of the Southwest, where his ancestors did the same, gives Ray a feeling of reverence. Walking in peace with gratitude and thanksgiving opens up the senses to receive ideas. Petroglyphs carved on canyon walls turns into wearable art. Stories from an ancient past are re-lived on the faces of Yei pendants. The evening sky’s transformation of color inspired the Earth and Sky jewelry line. Once while golfing, a white butterfly landed on Ray’s golf bag and accompanied him down the fairway. This incident brought the Butterfly and Dragonfly design concept to reality. Having awareness of this special gift, he aspires to know the origin. Artist Ray Tracey has had a life-long love of jewelry. As a child growing up in Sawmill, AZ, Asa Tracey, his Grandfather, influenced him with his stories of working the goat bellows for his uncle. Asa would pump the goat bellows all day long to fuel the fire in the forge that would melt silver in a small cast iron crucible. This process was very labor intensive and his grandfather hated it. The molten silver would then be poured into a tufa stone mold to form an ingot. The jeweler would then execute his craft and a new piece of jewelry would be created. “I wanted to see finished jewelry and wanted to learn everything I could. Whenever we would go to Gallup, NM, I would visit curio stores to see creations in silver.” Ray spent time viewing jewelry designs at the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial and at the Navajo Nation Fair. Anywhere, there was jewelry on display; Ray could be seen viewing the works of art. Ray’s family moved to Ganado, AZ when he was six years old. One summer day when he was nine years old, he complained to his mother of how bored he was. The next day his mother enrolled him into summer school and changed his life forever. He went straight to art class and found a silver smithing table in the corner. He remembered his grandfather’s stories and the rest is history.  “In class I fabricated my first ring out of silver for my Mother. I found an unknown stone and made a cabochon. I tried to copy an old style ring design that I had seen at Hubbells Trading Post. One teardrop flanked the sides of the stone. It was a very simple design but it took me a week to finish. I kept melting the silver. I made my next silver and stone creation at the age of 21 and gave it to my mother. It was another ring, but this time it was a split shank with three ribs and three tear drops on the side of the stone.” I told my father, I want to make jewelry for the rest of my life.” Ray continued making jewelry while attending Brigham Young University. Studying chemistry and physics by day and making jewelry at night. “The designs were simple, my first love was Old Style Navajo jewelry. Weekends were spent traveling to Gallup, NM, to sell his work. While at BYU another opportunity arose to express his creativity—acting. “I wasn’t a very good student so Hollywood had an instant appeal. My gift of creativity carried over into acting. Acting was just another outlet of creative expression.” His adventurous nature allowed Ray to spend several years as an actor in feature films and television. This acting detour never made him lose interest in jewelry design. Eventually, Ray’s love of jewelry brought him back to New Mexico to permanently pursue this art form. “One time while traveling to Albuquerque from Gallup, I noticed the horizon over Laa Pueblo. I saw steps on a mesa. I incorporated this imagery of tiered steps into a bracelet design.” “Another time, while golfing at Hobble Creek Golf Course, I saw pebbles aligned in a  row on the river bottom. Those pebbles became my inspiration to place them on the sides of an inlaid bracelet.” “Sometimes my creativity comes to a screeching halt. When this happens I go to my roots; Old Style jewelry. That is the place of fascination. The Old Ones utilized rudimentary tools to create their simple, yet perfected, pieces of craftsmanship. From this point I am able to create from an inspiring idea. On the flip side, sometimes my mind becomes flooded with more designs than I can remember. Ideas come so quickly I can’t draw them fast enough.” “When I see someone wearing one of my designs, it takes me back to the time when the piece was created. Sometimes I can recall what I was eating or even the music I was listening to. I will remember the inspiration that helped create that design.” Ray has found his path or gift of self-expression that has blessed, enlightened, and influenced his life and others. Awareness of this special gift, fuels his energy and creativity. Inspiration helps to translate his creativity into artistic-visual expression. His creations stand as transitional figures from traditional to contemporary.  He creates something good as he is drawn toward untouched fields of yet-to-be-discovered imagery. Unknowingly he is creating a legacy from which generations can learn and grow. Ray has learned to appreciate and embrace the journey of life and its gifts.

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