J2002 Jennifer Curtis
Heavy gauge sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith Jennifer Curtis. The 5/8” hand stamped cuff has a 3/8” x 1/2” Apache Turquoise stone. The inside is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/4” gap.
The Apache Blue turquoise mine is a small mine located near Tonopah, Nevada in the Candelaria Mountain range.
In recent years the mine has re-opened producing Apache Blue turquoise with beautiful blue color and eye popping black matrix. This high quality Apache Blue turquoise is very rare and hard to find even in this mine, but it’s what every turquoise miner is searching for.
Unfortunately only a small amount of this nice natural hard turquoise with really beautiful dark blue, webbed nuggets has been discovered. This turquoise is truly some of the nicest from Nevada.
About the artist
Jennifer Curtis
Jennifer Curtis was born in Keams Canyon on the Navajo Reservation. She is the daughter of legendary silversmith Thomas Curtis. Like her father, Jennifer is known for her heavy stamping technique. Nothing used in her jewelry is commercially made. All the materials, silver and stones, come from Mother Earth.
Jennifer works in very heavy gauge silver with the help of her husband Ray Skeets. Jennifer constructs every part of her jewelry herself. She uses her father's stamp and die sets. This is important because they are Thomas's original designs (not commercially bought).When you buy Curtis jewelry it is a unique creation not mass produced.
She is a respected Navajo female silversmith working in a traditional style. Known for her exquisite stamp and file designs, Jennifer’s work is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Jennifer’s hallmark is simply “Jennifer” in script.
