Description
Alvin Yellowhorse is a master stonecutter and silversmith. Born in 1968, Alvin learned the art of silverwork from his father Frank Yellowhorse. Alvin is credited for originating a style of inlay called “Corn Row Wave Inlay” in which the stones are individually cut & rounded over before setting them into a silver or gold bracelet, pendant or ring. Corn Row Wave Inlay is much more time consuming as he has to completely finish each stone one at a time before placing them into the setting. Since then he has become a master of cutting small stones. His contemporary designs have Zuni, Anasazi, Hopi and traditional Navajo influences. He creates one piece of jewelry at a time, focusing on the details. Alvin also receives inspiration from the ancient petroglyphs found along the canyon walls near his workshop. Alvin is forever amazing the jewelry & art galleries with new designs & techniques. Aside from being featured in several high-end galleries, Alvin was recognized by the Smithsonian Magazine in their August 1999 issue, along with Art Book Arizona Magazine doing a profile on his life. Each year Alvin enters his jewelry into the Santa Fe Indian Market competition & has won several Blue Ribbons. His work can also be found at the annual Heard Museum competition in Phoenix, AZ. Materials: Sterling Silver, Carico Lake and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Red Mediterranean Coral, Sugilite, Lapis, Dinosaur Bone, Chrysocolla, Charoite and Pink Coral 7/8″ Face Width (1″ Peak to Peak) 5 1/8″ of Silver, Plus a 1 1/4″ Opening 6 3/8″ Total, Including Opening – Fits Small/Medium Wrist This bracelet CANNOT be adjusted. Click here to view our bracelet sizing guide.
