Aaron Anderson Creates Unique and Beautiful Jewelry

Aaron Anderson is a third generation silversmith who comes from a family well known for its traditional sand and tufa cast jewelry. He learned the art of silver work from Wilfred Henry, his stepfather, and Evelyn Anderson, his mother. Aaron’s jewelry stands out due to his unique blend of contemporary and traditional styles. You can explore some of his outstanding creations online when you visit an online store that specializes in carrying a wide range of fine Native American jewelry and natural American turquoise.

When choosing an online store to buy Aaron Anderson jewelry, make sure that it is a well respected and reputable dealer that represents Native American artists. A reputable dealer should be able to provide a certificate of authenticity with each piece of Aaron Anderson jewelry you buy. This way, you can be assured of the artist’s name and his tribal affiliation. A certificate should indicate the value of the piece and the materials used. There should also be a money back guarantee in case the size is incorrect or the piece doesn’t meet your expectations.

Aaron Anderson is currently involved at Manuelito studio together with other famous tufa casters and artists, Darryl Dean and Philander Begay.  Some of Aaron’s one of a kind designs feature raised inlay to create an enthralling effect with coral and gem grade turquoise. When one of his pieces is purchased, often the stone used in its creation is included in the sale so that the collector can know that each piece is unique.

His rare gem grade Godber Burnham Turquoise tufa cast bracelet is one of his most gorgeous creations to date. For this piece, Aaron carved the design into the tufa stone in intricate detail. He then poured the molten silver into the carving to create the bracelet. It features a raised lightning bolt, which extends from both ends of the shank. Its centerpiece is a gem grade natural Godber Burnham Turquoise which he got from an old pawn selection. The gem is distinctive for its deep dark blue hue and striking reddish brown matrix.

The Exciting and Bold Designs of Darryl Dean Begay

One of the most appealing aspects of the finest Native American jewelry is that each piece is unique and identifiable as the work of a particular artist. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the exquisite work of master Navajo artist, Darryl Dean Begay. His amazing pieces are available online on the websites of the most discriminating and well respected online stores. Darryl Dean Begay’s pieces should come with a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing that it is indeed created by him and including a description of the materials used to create each piece.

Darryl Dean was raised the traditional way on the Navajo reservation where he was exposed to ceremonial sand painting and weaving. He learned traditional tufa casting in 1997 when he started his career as a jeweler. He had as a mentor, Raymond C. Yazzie, who helped him learn to inlay, while Myron Pantaeh taught him how to bring out colors on silver with patina. Timothy Begay helped develop his style.

Darryl Dean’s jewelry showcases his skills and expertise. His unique designs transcend region and time, making his work highly collectible for those who love not only Native American jewelry, but world class wearable art. For example, the rare gem grade Apache blue spiderweb turquoise tufa cast sterling silver ring is a fabulous piece that instantly draws the eye to the gorgeous stone. The gem has an almost deep, almost purple blue color with red and dark brown webbing, and it is embraced by a thick and smooth handmade bezel. Darryl Dean carved tufa stone to create a shank and cast it by hand. The shank features his signature multi-task process to create an elegant and exquisitely textured bright finish.

Most of Darry Dean Begay’s  pieces involve a labor intensive process that begins with hand carving tufa stone into which molten silver is poured.  An example of this is the rare gem grade Apache blue spiderweb turquoise tufa cast sterling silver dragonfly bracelet. It features three beautiful dragonflies with an intricate textured design. Darryl made it seem like the dragonflies were soaring over simmering water, resulting in a more lifelike design. Darrly then placed three gem grade Apache blue spiderweb turquoise cabochons in the bodies, and finished the bracelet using a multi-phase technique to make it glow.