Artists — turquoise

Robert Vandever – Classical Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry Artisan

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Robert Vandever creates classical Southwestern turquoise jewelry, marked with his V. Sterling hallmark.

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Tommy Jackson – Ganado Navajo Jewelry Artist & Olympic Representative

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Tommy Jackson, from Ganado, Arizona, taught Navajo language and history for eight years before dedicating himself to jewelry, and was chosen as Navajo Tribal representative for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

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Terry Charlie – Old-Style Navajo Turquoise Jewelry Artisan

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Terry Charlie, born in 1966 in Tuba City, Arizona, learned old-style Navajo silversmithing from his grandfather Juan Platero and is known for classic turquoise jewelry.

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Sheryl Martinez – Southwest Silver Rings & Turquoise Jewelry

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Sheryl Martinez creates versatile Southwest jewelry both with and without American turquoise, particularly known for her silver rings.

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Ruth Ann Begay – Navajo Silver & Turquoise Jewelry Artist

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Ruth Ann Begay, born in Phoenix and raised in Albuquerque, learned silversmithing from her mother and sister, growing from simple bezel work into diverse silver, gold, and turquoise jewelry.

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