Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise earrings. Natural, untreated stone surrounded by sterling twisted rope and slash mark border. Made by Navajo Silversmith W. Will Denetdale and stamped "Sterling", "W. Denetdale" and "Navajo" on the inside. Will resides in Southern Arizona and spends most of his time making jewelry and traveling to shows. His name is becoming famous in his trade; his art a standard by which other pieces may be judged. Will's success as an artist is proportionate to his devotion, and Will Denetdale lives to make jewelry. Finely detailed, Will's work shows an excellent finish. He has a balance and harmony that sets his work apart from other artists. Will studies art and often mixes contemporary motifs with traditional ones. He is constantly striving to improve his technique and takes immense pride in his work, ambitiously trying to make each new piece better than the last.