The Debby (7 1/2)
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- Description
- Artist Information
- Stone Information
- Size: 7 1/2
- L: 1 3/4" W: 1 1/8"
- Hallmark: A. Jake
- Sterling Silver
- Genuine Kingman Turquoise
- Authentic, Native American Made
Albert Jake
Albert Jake, a distinguished Navajo silversmith born in 1959 in Gallup, New Mexico, has left an indelible mark on Native American jewelry. Raised on the Navajo Nation, he learned silversmithing from his parents and grandparents, a heritage he now carries forward from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
Jake is celebrated for his intricate overlay technique, where he layers two sheets of silver and carves the top layer to reveal a design. His pieces often feature traditional Navajo symbols, such as the yei, alongside natural motifs like animals, plants, and landscapes. Over his career, Jake has earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best of Show award at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in 2005. His work is showcased in prominent institutions worldwide, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the British Museum.
Deeply committed to passing on his craft, Jake has taught Navajo silversmithing and jewelry-making workshops at places like the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he served six years before his honorable discharge in 1984. Through his art, teaching, and dedication, Albert Jake has become a highly respected figure in Native American jewelry, preserving and promoting the beauty and heritage of Navajo culture for future generations.
Kingman Turquoise - Arizona
The Kingman Mine, located near Kingman, Arizona, is an active turquoise mine that has been in production since the 1880s, following its discovery by S.A. Colbaugh in the Aztec Mountains. The Colbaugh family continues to mine, process, sort, and distribute Kingman Turquoise. Most Kingman Turquoise is porous and requires processing for jewelry, with only about 3% of the stones being naturally hard enough for direct use. The mine is renowned for its blue matrix turquoise. Read More
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The Debby (7 1/2)
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