Cathy Webster – Native American Silversmith Hallmark Guide

About Cathy Webster

Cathy Webster is a Native American silversmith whose jewelry carries one of two closely related hallmark variations, making her an interesting case study in how a single artist's signature mark can evolve or vary slightly across different pieces and periods of their career.

Identifying Cathy Webster's Work

Her hallmark appears either as C. Webster Sterling USA spelled out in full, or as a cursive C (which can resemble a G at first glance) followed by "Webster," with a small feather motif stamped underneath. This feather detail is a helpful identifying feature, since it's a design element some artists add specifically to distinguish their mark from similar-looking initials used by others.

Why the Feather Motif Matters

Small decorative additions to a hallmark, like Cathy's feather, aren't just stylistic flourishes — they often serve a practical purpose, helping an artist's work stand out among the many similarly initialed hallmarks that exist across generations of Southwest silversmiths.

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