Drew Ruiz — Ute Apache Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Hallmark of Drew Ruiz (Ute Apache) — photographed by T.Skies

Drew Ruiz's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Drew Ruiz is a silversmith of Ute Apache heritage. He worked with T.Skies from 2018 to 2020, contributing to handcrafted Native American silver jewelry during those years.

The mark

Drew Ruiz signs his work “DREW M. RUIZ” in stamped block letters, accompanied by a “STERLING” quality stamp — as photographed on an authenticated piece by T.Skies.

What is known

This profile is based on firsthand knowledge from the T.Skies team, who worked directly with Drew Ruiz. He is not currently listed in the standard published hallmark references consulted for this directory (Hougart, Adair, Schaaf, and others); this biography draws on that direct working knowledge rather than secondary sources.

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