Sunshine Reeves is one of the leading names
in the world of Native American jewelry, and it’s easy to see why. This artist has
been creating handcrafted heavy sterling silver jewelry pieces for over two
decades—and his portfolio of work continues to impress collectors. Born in
Mexico into a family of jewelers and of silversmiths, Sunshine Reeves started
making intricate pieces when he was 24. His older brothers—Gary and David—are
also big names in the Native American arts scene and taught him many of the
techniques he uses to this day. Sunshine
Reeves made a name for himself with his signature love for intricate details
and hand wrought stamped designs. He has earned many awards and is a collector
favorite. Today, Sunshine Reeves is one
of the most renowned silversmiths and jewelry artists in the country.
Sunshine Reeves pieces look simple at first
glance, but a closer look reveals elaborate labyrinths of stunning designs and
patterns that are completely unique. He usually starts his creation process
with flat sheets of silver. His signature labor intensive and tedious deep hand
shaping and stamping techniques turn those flat sheets of silver into stunning
pieces—from bracelets to jewelry boxes. Sunshine Reeves even creates
non-jewelry art, such as exquisite kerosene lanterns.
It’s no surprise that many
collectors—veterans and rookies alike—quickly snap up jewelry pieces by
Sunshine Reeves.
This jewelry artist is a master of his craft. His creations have been displayed
in numerous museums and prestigious exhibits, including the Heard Museum, Peabody
Museum, and Harvard University. Whether you’re looking for a piece to add to
your precious collection or want to buy a unique gift for someone who has it
all, you can’t go wrong with a piece of jewelry by Sunshine Reeves.
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