Happy Holidays! This year we asked some of our team here at American West what their favorite New Mexico holiday tradition is. The answers were as varied and colorful as a Christmas tree! We all celebrate this time of year a bit differently, and that is what makes it such a rich, cultural experience, no […]
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Deborah Edgren-Ebeling is the face behind our shop at the stunning Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. The Carolyn Pollack Gallery, which also houses a huge selection of American West Jewelry, is located inside the Texan and just a quick 5 minute hop from DFW airport. Deborah tells us that […]
Here in New Mexico, we love Thanksgiving as much as anyone! But we tend to do a few things differently. Where most of the country is dishing up brown or white gravy, we roll out the red. Â And for dessert, expect to find a green chile apple pie and some pumpkin empanadas! Here are a […]
You can never look too good — it’s like being too happy or being too rich, it doesn’t exist! That’s why we want to give you a collection of pendants to enhance your look and make a statement every day of the week, no matter which way the wind is blowing. We enjoy drawing inspiration […]
In honor of November being Native American heritage month, we would like to introduce you to some of the award-wining Native American artists and jewelers that have partnered with us to guest design stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces for American West Jewelry. Jody Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo Just this September, Jody was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award […]
This month we find ourselves inspired by a woman who is pushing New Mexico to the forefront of history. Shortly before 10 p.m. on June 5, Debra Haaland celebrated her first victory on her path to Washington in a campaign that is growing the way all sacred things grow, from the ground up. With standing […]
I remember the first time I met the famous, award winning Santa Clara Pueblo potter, Jody Naranjo. It was through our relationship with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts that we ventured into our first collaboration. Being one of the most awarded and collected artist at the Santa Fe Indian Market, I was a bit […]
We thought it was about time you met the face of American West Jewelry. Monique Candelaria has been modeling for us since 2015, but this New Mexico-born actor is a diverse and passionate artist with a fascinating story. American West Jewelry: How do you describe yourself, artistically? Monique Candelaria: Artistically, I would describe myself as […]
The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico was founded in 1980 with humble beginnings but has grown to be the largest food bank in the state. They provide services to feed the hungry in New Mexico and have a multitude of programs aimed at eliminating hunger. One of these programs is the Childhood Hunger Initiative. This […]
Following in the footsteps of many talented female potters, Jemez Pueblo multimedia artist Kathleen Wall carries clay in her blood. “All of my mentors are women. They are all influential Pueblo potters,” says Wall at her bright, airy studio in the heart ofPueblo nestled along the Rio Grande Valley at the fertile foothills of the Jemez Mountains. […]
