Liz Wallace is considered one of the most revolutionary and innovative contemporary jewelers of today. Her works are sought after around the world by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike. Unique among the many talented jewelers whose names are starting to get known across the industry, Liz is of Navajo Maidu decent, which is also reflected in the way she uses raw materials to form her artful pieces. A highly skilled jewelry maker, Liz has won many prestigious prizes at different jewelry markets, including the well-recognized Santa Fe Indian Market.
Her specialty is natural turquoise stone, which she crafts and fashions into all kinds of stunning creations. She is drawn to patterns and images of small creatures like butterflies and dragonflies, and she is also known for her stunning depictions of katydids, spiders, and other beautiful, nature-inspired subjects. It was Liz's father who taught her how to cut and polish turquoise stone and from that beginning, she has been creating beautiful pins and other jewelry pieces featuring all kinds of interesting themes. She only uses natural gem-grade turquoise in her work, giving her finished products a unique touch of elegance and authenticity.
Today, she continues to experiment with new forms and new manufacturing techniques, expanding her repertoire to even more exciting designs and pieces. In addition to beautiful turquoise jewelry, Liz also creates decorative, miniature silver bowls through a technique known as raising. This converts a flat sheet of silver into cup form, which she then decorates. Liz is keen in widening her knowledge of different jewelry making and metal forging techniques, because according to her, "The more techniques I can control, the wider range of jewelry I can make." This excitement makes her one of the most sought after Navajo jewelry artists to date, offering a great variety of exquisite pieces and dynamic designs that grows as the artist does.
Today, she continues to experiment with new forms and new manufacturing techniques, expanding her repertoire to even more exciting designs and pieces. In addition to beautiful turquoise jewelry, Liz also creates decorative, miniature silver bowls through a technique known as raising. This converts a flat sheet of silver into cup form, which she then decorates. Liz is keen in widening her knowledge of different jewelry making and metal forging techniques, because according to her, "The more techniques I can control, the wider range of jewelry I can make." This excitement makes her one of the most sought after Navajo jewelry artists to date, offering a great variety of exquisite pieces and dynamic designs that grows as the artist does.
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