J1814 Albert Jake/Bruce Eckhardt
J1814 Albert Jake/Bruce Eckhardt
Sterling silver pendant with two sugalite stones and a small Morenci turquoise by Navajo silversmith Albert Jake. The stones were hand cut and polished by lapidary Bruce Eckhardt. The 1 1/8” x 2 1/2” hand stamped pendant with a 3/4" bale has a total length of 3 1/4".
Albert Jake specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work in the old style of the 1930's/40's
Sugalite is a very rare and beautiful opaque gem material with an unusual appearance that is mined in South Africa.
About the artist
Albert Jake
Albert Jake was born at home in 1959 in Ramah, New Mexico on the Zuni Pueblo. Albert attended school in Ramah until 6th grade, then moved to Springerville, Arizona, where he attended school until 8th grade. Albert moved to Pine Hills, New Mexico, where he completed high school in 1978. Albert grew up in a large family with one older brother, three older sisters, and three younger sisters. Leaving high school Albert learned to sandpaint and was blessed to be able to draw, which gave him income for the next few years.
A man with many talents - artist, sandpainter and potter - Albert Jake first began to learn the art of silver-smithing from his sister Louise, then worked with for another company for several years and began making jewelry in 1987. Albert is renowned for the precise detail and execution of his work and for the fine natural stones which he always employs in his pieces. The stamp work is deep and clean; perfect in its repetition.
