Chrysoprase Sterling Silver Ring 

Born in Southern California and raised in New Zealand, neither Shawn Bluejacket nor her jewelry fit neatly into categories. Working in precious metals with stones from around the world, her jewelry suggests the ancient and the modern.  This Loyal Shawnee artist has transcended into the contemporary world of intricately designed jewelry made with exquisite workmanship.   

Shawn uses silver, gold and unusual stones in asymmetrical ways that suggest lightness and air, as if looking at a kinetic mobile sculpture.  She often etches and textures the surface of the metals and uses hollow-form construction that make heavy looking pieces light and comfortable to wear.  Shawn has been featured in numerous magazines, exhibited in shows throughout the world and is considered to be extremely collectable.

Pottery Sherd Necklace

Allen Aragon makes miniature pottery that is highly regarded. He has taken his intricate pottery painting and put sherds of pottery into sterling silver jewelry. Allen is a skillful artist who has taken traditional Navajo and Pueblo themes and used them in a fresh and innovative approach.  

Born and raised in Ganado, Arizona, Allen would go to monthly weaving auctions with his mother, who was an accomplished weaver and silversmith. Surrounded by art he became fascinated with the pottery that the Acoma women were bringing to sell. His passion turned into miniature pots and silversmithing. He creates miniature pots in the traditional ways but soon developed his own style, combining ideals from Navajo, Hopi, and Acoma art. His innovative ideas and passions led him to the union of pottery and jewelry, creating a whole new genre of works.