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. […]
We are so excited for our dear friend and guest designer Jody Naranjo who is being recognized this September 2018 with a New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in Art. The Governor’s Award was established in 1974 by former New Mexico Governor Bruce King and former First Lady Alive King to celebrate the role that artists, craftspeople, […]
Everything is bigger in Texas! If there’s one thing our neighbors to the east know how to do, it’s how to take every experience to the next level. Our friends at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center are living proof of this well known theory. The 97th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market is right around […]
American West guest jewelry designer Fritz Casuse is a storyteller who uses pieces of timeless, wearable art to bring to life the power and beauty of Navajo imagery. An award-winning jeweler, Fritz creates fluid, dimensional works that mix elements of sculpture with traditional designs and Navajo mythology to create truly contemporary Native American jewelry. A graduate of the Institute of […]
