Description
Large Calvin Martinez Navajo contemporary shadowbox ring. Part of a large estate
collection of contemporary Native American jewelry, great condition with no
issues appearing unworn.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry
referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)
silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what
it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings
photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if
the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is
shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
Calvin Martinez is a self-taught Navajo silversmith, who has been making jewelry
for over 20 years. Calvin Martinez - born 1960 -draws his creative inspiration
from his Navajo heritage. ”I look to the old silversmiths and my culture. There
would not be a Calvin Martinez silversmith without the Navajo tradition to guide
me“.
He comes from a well- known family of silversmiths; his brother Terry Martinez,
is also a well-known silversmith. Calvin’s jewelry is made with traditional old
techniques, he makes everything by hand, including hand cutting his bezels. He
only uses high quality natural stones in his work.
Calvin Martinez crates his jewelry in the pure style of the first Navajo
silversmiths. His clear, substantial pieces, featuring the best gemgrade
turquoise, speak eloquently of the very nature of the Navajo: unassuming people
with strong convictions about their place within the balance of nature. Calvin
brings this attitude of quiet strength to each of his creations.
With only heavy-gauge silver, skillful hands and an eye for balance, he infuses
each piece with the power of simplicity. His hand-cut bezels frame extraordinary
turquoise stones.
