Wednesday 22 October 2014

Rising Demand for Darrell Cadman Jewelry


Known for their exceptional silverwork, the Reeves and Cadman brothers, along with many other Navajo jewelry artists bring traditional Navajo craftsmanship into the forefront of contemporary jewelry making through their detailed work. Born in Gallup, New Mexico, Darrell Cadman started developing his craft, along with his brothers, Donovan and Andy, and half brothers, Sunshine and Gary Reeves in 1992. Coming from a long line of silversmiths, Darrell has a unique and distinctive style that sets his work apart from his brothers' work. Apart from his ram hallmark, Darrell stamps his work with his name or initial (D. Cadman or D) to distinguish it from works by other artists.


Darrell is not afraid to take on more unusual forms of silverwork, and is known for his rare silver boxes. They are becoming difficult to find, nowadays, especially those executed in the same masterful way. Darrell Cadman handy work on the bracelet and stone settings is nothing short of exquisite, using a wide range of stunning and beautiful patterns inspired by tradition. Darrell uses turquoise, coral, and other precious stones to embellish his beautiful hand-hammered, stamped, and worked sterling silver bands.

When collecting authentic turquoise jewelry, go for handmade pieces designed by highly recognized and respected Native American artists, known for their superior craftsmanship and creativity. Get collectible jewelry designs from distributors that offer the best in the market. Choose companies that carry high-grade pieces from sought after makers and designers. The best online jewelers sell rare pieces with authenticity certificates to share the name of the artist, his/her tribal affiliation, materials used in the piece and the collectible's retail value. It is something every collector should look for whenever buying authentic Native American jewelry and collector pieces.

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