New designs: Bangles, Lone Mountain & #8 Turquoise Bracelets

Reciently I have designed a few new items to take to the Winter Market and now these unique items are currently in my shop and available for purchase.. Domestic USPS  Priority shipping is free on all purchase’s, Order in time to recieve that special item in time for Christmas..

Double Bangles:

Elegant and sophisticated Double Bangles.  Hand fabricated Sterling Silver Bangles, embellished with 18k Gold Bezel and 2MM VS/G diamonds, bead blasted to give the look a satin finished.  The look offers a contemporary flare and is sure to complete any ensemble. Bangles are available in S/M/L.

Lone Mountain Bracelet:

Lone Mountain Turquoise, rich in color and noted for its ability not to fade, makes this cuff a spectacular addition to any turquoise jewelry collection. Made of 14 gauge Sterling Silver, this offset Lone Mountain bracelet unifies the cross hatch texture of the cuff with 18k Gold Bezel to enhance the beauty of the Lone Mountain Turquoise. This bracelet is sure to provide a traditional look with contemporary elements.

#8 Turquoise Bracelet:

#8 Turquoise noted for its golden brown to black distinctive spider web matrix and unique bright powder blue and green background make this bracelet a valuable addition to any jewelry collection. Hand fabricated 14 gauge Sterling Silver cast cuff, adorned with offset 18k Gold bezel provide the perfect foundation to enhance the beauty of the #8 Turquoise. This bracelet is sure provide a traditional look with contemporary elements.

Best of Show and Division Winners at Eiteljorg Indian Fair and Market 2012

Last weekend a number of artists from around the country gathered together in Indianaoplis IN. To take part in the annual Eiteljorg Indian Fair & Market. It was great to hang out and chat with old and new friends. As for myself wasn’t a Division Winner or Best of Show.. But I did recieved 1st place for my “Love and Diamonds bracelet and 2nd place for the #8 Bolo. It wasnt complete until I was able to make it to St. Elmo’s Steakhouse to have their awesome Porterhouse and watch my friends enjoy their famous Shrimp cocktail. Made with tons of fresh horesradish.

Here is a list of the top awards, given out at this years market. I will be adding the complete list of all the winners at a later date.

Best of Show

Cherish Parrish (Gun Lake Band) The Next Generation II

Helen Cox Kersting Award
Jason Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo)
Corn Maiden #8

Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Awards:

Todd Bordeaux (Sicangu-Lakota), Fertility Blessing

Charlene Holy Bear (Standing Rock Sioux), The Shawl

Division Winners:

Nashon Russell (San Carlos Apache), Power from SunSculpture

Kathleen Wall (Jemez), Gifts from her Grandmother Dolls

Charlene Holy Bear (Standing Rock Sioux), A Lakota Man Jewelry

Alfred Joe (Navajo (Diné)), 14K Fluted, Textured Necklace Pottery

Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo), A Full Summer Basketry

Cherish Parrish (Gun Lake Band), The Next Generation II

Faye Lone (Tonawanda Seneca), Great Feather Dance

Antonio Grant (Eastern Band Cherokee), One of the Highest Honors

Todd Bordeaux (Sicangu-Lakota), Lone Dog Wintercount 1850-1877
Angie and Nate Reano (Santo Domingo Pueblo), Mosaic Hair Ornament with Turquoise Hair Pin

Congradulations to all the winners not mentioned in this post and all who entered..

Cpruitt..

 

Heard update..better late than never…

I would like to extend my gratitude to the family, friends, patrons, new acquaintances and the Guild, for an outstanding show this year.. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without all of you…   Thanks

Congratulations to the Award winners, as well as all who participated.. As for myself, I didn’t make it the Preview night to see the award winners. I’m sure it was awesome… but I did get the good news from my brother Pat on some of the winners.

Honorable Mention Pat Pruitt (Laguna Pueblo) “Tactical Cowboy Spurs”

Honorable Mention Carolyn Concho (Acoma Pueblo)  “Summer Blessings”

Judge’s Award – Max Early (Laguna Pueblo) “American Holiday Creche”

First Place Christopher Pruitt (Laguna Pueblo) “#8 Bolo” Div A – Personal Adornment (necklaces, bolos, pendants)

#8 Bolo

Photo courtesy of P@ Pruitt..