The Clarks are considered among the most talented contemporary Navajo artists, sought after for their micro-mosaic inlays and uniquely designed Indian style jewelry. Every piece they craft contains some hundreds, if not thousands of tiny pieces of individual stones, making them very famous across the globe, for their intricate pieces. They have been recognized with practically every award in the book and are truly among the most notable names in the native Indian jewelry scene.
Carl and Irene Clark are best known for the fine
quality and detail of their micro fine inlay jewelry. Their body of work
include some of the most intricately inlaid turquoise bracelets, earrings,
pendants and rings, each, with carefully arranged micro-pieces of precious
stones, set in beautiful fabricated gold and/or silver.
A true team, Carl and Irene always work
together, handcrafting each piece of beautiful jewelry. Both are skilled in
cutting, assembling, and inlaying stones, but it is Irene that does most of the
design work and hand-fabrication of gold and silver settings. Carl offers his
expertise in tufa stone casting. Just like many other Navajo artists, you will
find a distinct stamp on most of Irene and Carl's work, which is something you
should look for to make sure you are getting the real deal from your supplier.
Shopping for authentic handmade jewelry from prominent Native American artists
should be done with utmost caution, so make deals only with legitimate suppliers
and distributors of pieces from your favorite jewelers.
Carl and
Irene's work have many distinct features and they often incorporate traditional
designs and distinct Navajo figures like the Yei figure. Both from the water
clans, the Clarks use the water symbol as their trademark. These talented
jewelers have been making beautiful pieces since 1974.
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