Save 15% all week!

Here’s another opportunity to to save on some special gift for the holiday season.

Save 15% by entering promo code: CMD15.

(Durring checkout page in my Square Store). 

This discount code will not last long ,  its in effect NOW, till  December 20th at 11:59pm

Holiday Season Giveaway !

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The Holiday Season is upon us and the hustle and bustle of finding that perfect gift can be a daunting and stressful task. This year, I hope to do my part to help ease some of that stress for a few lucky people out there.  I will be hosting 10 Giveaways throughout the month of December.  Here is your opportunity to win one of my handmade items or win a Gift Certificate .  Winners will be announced on my Facebook page and will be notified by e-mail every Monday.  Holiday Giveaway will begin on December 7th with the final drawing taking place on December 21st.

Here is the breakdown of the items to be given away and when:
5 Giveaways will be selected at random from my e-mail list.
5 Giveaways will be selected at random from my Online Store purchase list.
Names will be drawn Sunday nights prior to Giveaway dates.

December 7th, 

 1 Giveaway to E-mail List member: $25  GIFT CERTIFICATE 

1 Giveaway to E-mail List member: $50  GIFT CERTIFICATE

(Redeemable in my online store or in person)

December 14th –

 1 Giveaway to E-mail List member: Sterling Earrings $45 value

3 Wire Earring

 Giveaway to Online Store patron: $50  GIFT CERTIFICATE

Giveaway to Online Store patron: (to be determined)

December 21st – 

 1 Giveaway to E-mail List member: $25  GIFT CERTIFICATE 

1 Giveaway to E-mail List member :Large Coin Pendant with diamond. $225 value

Canvas Texture 2a

Giveaway to Online Store patron: (to be determined)

Giveaway to Online Store patron: $250  GIFT CERTIFICATE

(Redeemable in my online store or in person)

Giveaway to Online Store patron: Sterling Silver Bracelet, 1in wide 10g $475 value

1in Bracelet Canvas 3

Not a member of my e-mail list?  Please sign up here.
Online Store Purchase List?  Once you purchase any of my amazing pieces, your name will be added to the Online Store purchase list, shop now !
Good Luck and Happy Holidays!
Sorry to all my friends and patrons I will not be in attendance at SWAIA Winter Market this year, held Nov. 27th to the 29th in Santa Fe NM.

 

Studio Visits are becoming a weekly thing.

 

 

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If your in New Mexico or planning to drive around the Land of Enchantment, taking in all the wonderful scenery and culture our state provides, consider contacting your favorite Jeweler/Artist for a Studio Visit. Most of them may be willing to make time for clients, friends, new acquaintances to come by and see where there creations come alive. I always have creations working and items available to the public. Feel free to contact me at chris@chrispruittjewelry.com for Studio Visits (by appointment only). You can also shop available work while here and order custom items in my Square Market Page.   As well as visit any of the wonderful Gallery’s that carry my work ..

 

 

Square Market new Online Sales

Its here folks the Square Market brought to you by the same creaters of the infamous  Square Up reader.  The Square Market offers the same great service as the tiny reader but with a little bonus. If you already have a Square account or ready to start one its simple. Simply create your items in your library once ( or edit from time to time) and sync across your Square Register app. and It will do so for your online store.

 Come by the new Online store : Jewelry By Chris Pruitt  

 

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.

Contemporary Inlay Buckle..

 

Here is one of my latest creations. A Contemporary Belt buckle consisting of sterling silver, Black Jade and Coral. The  “Spyderweb” texture on the silver is unique, all components of the buckle are hand fabricated and asselmbeled by myself. Texturing is done by placing a patterning medium ( canvas, screen, manila folder etc.) with a piece of annealed silver and putting it through a rolling mill, transferring the pattern onto the metal. Brighter results are achieved by pre polishing the silver prior to rolling.

It is currently for sale in the Shop Buckles Section with further information and extra pictures.

 

Cpruitt

 

 

Great things at Tom Taylor.

On one of my journeys to Santa Fe, I went to Tom Taylor shop in the La Fonda hotel. There you can find a slew of fine quality leather belts, sterling silver jewelry, buckles out of sterling silver, stainless steel and titanium. Along with many other fine quality leather goods.  While there we (Philip and I) chatted about the new and exciting items I will be making for them, to have in the shop during the Santa Fe Indian Market festival. Some of the items they will have but not limited to: new earrings , M&M pendents, Dogtags and some inlayed buckles.. As always I had a great time talking shop with Philip and Kim Spiers. During my visit Jessica, employee  for Tom Taylor took that opportunity to snap a few pictures of me in front of the shop. We had fun laughing on San Francisco street while people passed by wondering about the photos being taken.

They will be hosting the “Black Jade and Diamonds” cuff and the “Coral, Lone Mtn turquoise and Diamond” inlayed bracelet for a limited time. If you are in Santa Fe stop on by to chat and see what new items adorn their shop @ 108 East San Francisco Street.

Thanks to everyone at Tom Taylors..

Cpruitt

 

Black Jade and Diamond Cuff

Recently I took some time off to have my tonsils removed. Which allowed me to relax and take things slow. After recovering I made my way back into the studio. Things were slow to start, but my time away has brought up some new ideas. Here is one such design that has come to light . I still haven’t come up with a name for it yet, so in the time being  it will be ” Black Jade and Diamond cuff “. It started almost 13 months ago, when I was working on a cabochon of black jade, natural Royston turquoise and coral. Spending only a few hours to cut, slab and polish these stones to create the interesting cabochon above. It sat on my desk staring me down and wondering where it would lead too next.. As time passed it was shuffled from place to place, until last week. I began to work on a silver cuff, texturing, forming, sanding and polishing the piece. When I remembered one of my recent sketches, that incorporated a cabochon of similar shape and design. The decision was made, I would combine the two. I started on the setting for the cabochon and braised it onto the new silver cuff slightly risen and off center. This design element took advantage of the rule of thirds (which I use in a majority of my work), thought to me by another great artist, teacher and friend Mrs. Jean Thurow. Next I created the seating for the 6 diamonds (2mm, 0.24 tcw) and set them into the cuff. The final stage would be to set the cabochon, this would be done by chasing the silver bezel around the stone. After one last polish and cleaning all the elements had fallen into place. At last,  It was complete.

Thank you to everyone who assisted in my recovery and all who wished me well and a speedy recovery.

 

 

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..