Journal
“Everyone has their own niche. I can do whatever I want because I’m not looking to fill a niche.” That’s the way George Francis describes his journey as a silversmith. It’s a creative path he’s been following since his father and brother taught him the craft they had learned. For George, the beauty of the […]
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“It’s all about asking the right questions.” That’s what Navajo silversmith George Francis tells me as he hands me a box of what appear to be arrowheads (photo #1). Then he tells me that these are indeed “Indian” arrowheads. Made in India. Without asking the right questions, someone who purchased them as authentic would […]
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Silver has been one of the most treasured foundations for Native American jewelry. The blending of silver with turquoise and other precious stones in artistic interpretations of Native cultural traditions is part of what makes these pieces more than simple adornment. Silver has a long history in the Southwest, bringing both boom and bust to […]
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I’m going to show you how to make “drops.” Drops are extra pieces you can put on a piece. Balls they solder on, on the top or bottom. Little accents jewelers use. To make those, get your scrap material and start cutting, and start making a pile. A pile of cuts. I usually go with […]
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Turquoise Skies believes in the future of authentic, handcrafted Native American art. Our mission is to protect and preserve both the artists and the materials used to produce these treasured pieces. As a company, we believe it’s important to provide customers with accurate information on the history and culture of Native people, offer them access […]
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