Leo Yazzie is a well-known Navajo silver and goldsmith born and raised in Arizona. He has been making fine Native American jewelry for more than three decades, and his designs are notably influenced by the rug designs of his late grandmother and mother. Hence, Leo Yazzie's pieces feature intricate cutouts reflecting storm weaving designs that can be interpreted as icons of the dramatic monuments and mesas of Navajo land. Leo's pieces are made of gold and silver and are typically finished with exquisitely inlaid bright and beautiful stones like natural turquoise, pink and red coral, opal, lapis lazuli, and sugulite.
Each Leo Yazzie piece is highly collectible and you can find many of them from a reputable retailer of Natural American Turquoise and fine Native American jewelry online. The best retailer works directly with him, so you can purchase his rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants, and necklaces at highly competitive prices. Remember to buy Leo Yazzie jewelry from a retailer that can provide a certificate of authenticity to assure you the artist's name, his tribal affiliation, a retail value of the item, and the materials used.
Some of Leo's pieces are highly prized for their beauty and craftsmanship. The rare gem grade Red Mountain spiderweb turquoise and Mediterranean Oxblood Coral on solid 14k gold over sterling silver link bracelet is a perfect example of this. The bracelet is considered a fine masterpiece and has been featured in a book on American Indian Jewelry by Dr. Gregory Schaff. This piece epitomizes elegance and beauty in a contemporary setting.
Leo Yazzie's rare gem grade Red Mountain spiderweb turquoise on solid 14k gold ring is another fine piece that you should consider adding to your collection. It is a lovely work of art that resulted from cutting four cabochons. The combination of Red Mountain turquoise, deep blue lapis, and deep oxblood red Mediterranean coral created a stunning effect.
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