Andrew Ruiz — Ute Apache Silversmith & His Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Andrew Ruiz — a Ute Apache silversmith who worked the T.Skies bench and taught Mateo James the craft, now working independently.

Andrew Ruiz is a Ute Apache silversmith known for his creativity at the bench. For a time he worked at T.Skies, where he taught Mateo James a great deal about silversmithing and the day-to-day of running a jewelry operation. Today he works as an independent silversmith.

The Marks

Andrew Ruiz's hallmark: DREW M. RUIZ stamped with STERLING, on sterling silver

Andrew Ruiz's hallmark, photographed firsthand from one of his pieces at T.Skies. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Andrew Ruiz marks his work DREW M. RUIZ, with STERLING struck alongside. The mark shown here was photographed firsthand from one of his pieces at the T.Skies bench.

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References
  • Firsthand — Andrew Ruiz worked at the T.Skies bench and taught Mateo James silversmithing and jewelry operations; his hallmark was photographed firsthand from his work. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

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