Turquoise & Silver for the Modern Day Warrior.

"Modern Day Warrior" isn't simply about my Combat Veteran past; it's about you.  A Warrior is strong, focused and driven.  A Warrior does not accept defeat: they do not give up.  They live their lives in the best way possible.  Unafraid.  Unwavering.  They stand tall in the face of adversity.  Modern Day Warriors are leaders, driven to succeed in everything they do.  They help others and set an example to be followed.  Modern Day Men & Women who live their lives with purpose, making each moment count.  These Modern Day Warriors are whom I am honored to see wearing my work.  The Modern Day Warrior is you.

My work is handcrafted using a traditional Diné (Navajo) technique called Tufa Casting that dates back to the 1800's; over 200 years ago. My original designs are hand carved into Tuff, a compressed volcanic ash commonly called Tufa Rock, to create a mold. I heat the mold and pour molten silver into it to form each piece. After annealing the silver is hand cut, filed and formed, then high-grade turquoise is inlayed into a bezel.

Turquoise has spiritual energy and characteristics of strength, protection and power.  Silver is a natural element and is the greatest conductor of energy of all known metals.  Silver is known to increase perception, feeling, awareness, creating a sense of balance and calmness.  Since it is a great conductor of energy, it enhances Turquoise, conducting its energy to the person who wears it.  Each and every piece of my modern contemporary jewelry is traditionally hand made, filled with energy, and created with passion.