Our Current NJS Jewelers
Native Jewelers Society is a community of jewelers who interact with one another and share information that will benefit everyone in the group, help up-and-comers, youth, elders, and each other. We would like to see the group help our Native community as well, e.i. workshops for youth and community.
We love to create Native Jewelry!
”My Navajo culture has a powerful influence in my jewelry. It tells a story and has cultural value that allows the ancient ceremonies and chants to live on. The use of sacred stones such as turquoise and other precious stones give my pieces a positive energy. I would like people to know that as Indigenous people, we are still holding on to our language and culture. I know my calling and it is to create beautiful jewelry and bring joy to people. I thank God for the talent he has blessed me.
“I enjoy adapting traditional Navajo Silversmithing techniques, that I grew up with and learned from my father, to my contemporary design tastes and trends. I enjoy sharing my Navajo culture to people from all over the world. Sharing my art creates a connection that shows people that this is what we Diné people can do and how we live, and this is the beauty we create, and that’s something that I enjoy and love about it”
“Modern designs have deeper meaning ‘traditional as innovative’…some designs based on Navajo creation stories”
“Love, light, and happiness are the keys to the universe. I try to express these keys in my artwork. Whether I am working with wood, metal, photography, or printmaking, I try to let these elements flow through me and into my work. Through my efforts I try to produce art that speaks to the inner soul of the viewer.”
Connecting with our
NJS Community
NJS provides Workshops, Lectures, and Fashion Shows, as a way to engage with communities and educate about jewelry making techniques, materials and authenticity.
NJS Workshops
Native Jewelry Lectures
Education is important to making buyers aware of what is authentic versus fake native jewelry. Several NJS artists have presented to large groups about this very important topic.
We encourage participation of our artists to help enlighten people about quality. The more presentations we provide the better for us all. We want to instill confidence to buyers of native art that they are making a wise investment by collecting native jewelry through NJS artists
Check out video interviews and responses to our workshops.
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Native Jewelry
Fashion Shows
Representing traditional and contemporary native jewelry styles! It’s a unique runway show!
NJS Jewelry Shows
Native art shows create a welcoming atmosphere where artists can be met face-to-face and to find out what motivates their art and style. NJS artists represent high-end quality and artistry!
We are also seeking to travel and present shows around the nation and world! So if interested to represent an NJS show, please contact us at: info@nativejewelerssociety.com
Contact NJS
If you are interested to learn more about Native Jeweler’s Society, or wish for us to partake in your event, please contact us. We are always interested to hold workshops, presentations, jewelry shows, and fashion shows to share the beauty of native jewelry.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: info@nativejewelerssociety.com
Native Jewelers Society is thrilled to be sponsored by CIAC, Inc. NJS artists look forward to working with CIAC, Inc. for more educational workshops and events.
Native Jeweler’s Society. and CIAC, Inc. artists promote the The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States. If you purchase an art or craft product represented to you as Indian-made, and you learn that it is not, first contact the dealer to request a refund. If the dealer does not respond to your request, you can also contact your local Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and the local District Attorney’s office, as you would with any consumer fraud complaint. Second, contact the Indian Arts and Crafts Board with your written complaint regarding violations of the Act.