Description
14k Supersmith David Rosales Native American 14 kt Gold with Picture Jasper,<br>Tiger Eye and Black Jade. From the "Native Earth" line, retails for $3900.<br>Slightly worn with no damage, no wear to stones, slight expected wear to gold<br>mainly in interior.<br><br>Supersmith Inc, also known as David Rosales Designs “Contemporary Designs,<br>Traditionally Made,” located in Gallup, New Mexico, consists of several<br>extremely talented Native American craftspeople from the Navajo and Zuni tribe.<br>In 1997, David Rosales, founded Supersmith Inc along with his cousin, John<br>Delgado. What started as a small operation in his garage, has grown to offer one<br>of the highest selections of contemporary Native American jewelry in the<br>Southwest.<br><br>Born and raised in Gallup, NM, David was trained as a mechanic and was offered<br>an opportunity to accept a managing job at a jewelry company, which changed his<br>life completely. After discovering his own creativity and design ability, and<br>the partnership with his cousin, John Delgado, Supersmith Inc was born.<br><br>Most commonly known for beautiful, clean inlay work and stunning color<br>combinations, their new tagline is “Contemporary Designs, Traditionally Made.”<br>Working from an old Coors warehouse, artists work within three different<br>departments which include a lost-wax casting department, an inlay department,<br>and a finishing department. The end results are one of hand-crafted beauty from<br>talented artists of all ages.<br><br>Keeping with family traditions, David’s daughter, Sheree, joined the team in<br>2016. Today Supersmith employs approximately forty employees who continue to<br>produce hand-crafted contemporary jewelry with continually evolving designs and<br>color combinations to keep up with current trends and popularity. Supersmith<br>strives to keep jewelry making alive by training and encouraging young<br>generations of artists.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.
