One of the most praised
jewelry maker of his time, Andy Cadman creates intricately stamped silver
jewelry with the use of different types of stones and materials. He is brother
to Darrell and Donovan Cadman and half brothers with Gary and Sunshine Reeves,
all of whom are respected Navajo jewelers in their right. A talented
silversmith, it is said that Andy can make just about anything with a good
piece of silver in his hands. He is best at creating sterling silver beads,
intricate cuffs and bracelets, and stunning necklace pendants.
Andy learned silver smithing
from his late half brother, David Reeves. A part of a talented and
well-respected jewelry making a family, his work, and that of all of his
brothers, reflects a certain classic Navajo authenticity that makes their
pieces something to be admired. Like the rest of his jewelry designer brothers
and half brothers, Andy was exposed to silver smithing and jewelry design at a
young age. However, he only started working with silver, a staple in his works
when he was 23 years old. Over the years, his style developed into something of
a unique classic, which can be seen in his ring and bracelet settings.
Andy makes superb traditional
sterling silver and stone pieces, ranging from earrings to bracelets, beads,
buckles and pendants, among many other pieces. Turquoise is a favorite material
that is quite common in his pieces, but he also uses multiple types of stones
and gems in his inlays. His silver smithing work is spot on particularly in his
ring and bracelet/cuff stamp work. Andy uses a unique
combination of antique brushed silver beads, alternating stamps and
cutouts, and other techniques, which result in a stunning mix of unique
patterns that complement his inlays in the best way possible.
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