Richard Begay

Richard Begay is one of five brothers all known as fine silversmiths. For 25 years, Richard has been associated with our business providing jewelry pieces that are continually evolving in design. His work reflects traditional Navajo ways, storyteller bracelets, as well as beautifully contemporary inlay work, pendants, rings and bracelets.

Jimmy King Jr.

Jimmy King Jr. is one of the Southwest's most well-known silversmith's. His work has been highlighted in major Southwest publications, such as Arizona Highways and Southwest Art. Jimmy is nationally known for his inlay work but may become known for his country-western band which has occupied some of his time at his home in New Mexico.

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor is a talented Navajo silver and goldsmith. He lives in Indian Wells, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation and is about 45 years old. He is the son of famed weaver Lillian Thomas Taylor and the brother of the late jeweler Herbert Taylor. He is married to the famous weaver Christine Nelson Taylor and uses her rug designs in many of his pieces. Robert learned his craft from his brother Herbert, and now Robert has taught his brother-in-law, Anthony Nelson, the secrets of the trade. Robert's work has appeared in many prestigious shows including Santa Fe Indian Market and the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial and in publications such as Jerry Jaka's "Enduring Traditions."

Leo Yazzie

Leo Yazzie is on of the finest jewelry artists working today. His work has appeared in numerous publications and he has won awards at such prestigious competitions as the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market and the Arizona and New Mexico State Fairs. His work is known and sought after throughout the United States. Leo was trained as a social worker and his wife is a CPA so from the very beginning his independent income has allowed him to purchase and work with top quality stones. Many of the stones he now uses were harvested twenty five to forty years ago and are now irreplaceable.

Herbert and Veronica Thompson

Herbert and Veronica are a husband and wife team of Navajo silversmiths who have been working together on jewelry since 1975. They live in Kirtland, New Mexico on the Navajo Reservation. Herbert does all of the silver work and Veronica sets the stones. Their work was exhibited in the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995.