Welcome to the NJS Community
Native Jewelers Society is a growing community of metalsmiths and jewelry designers who desire to share experiences and to encourage artistic, innovative creations. We are committed to maintaining high quality work with integrity and honesty while preserving the indigenous cultures from which we come. It is our collaborative effort to improve educational opportunities for fellow metalsmiths. We are dedicated to improve educational opportunities through Workshops and Demonstrations, Presentations, Jewelry Shows, and Jewelry Fashion Shows.
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Native Jewelers Society is thrilled to be sponsored by CIAC, Inc. NJS looks forward to working with CIAC, Inc. for more educational workshops and events.
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Latest News
November 17th 2018- Special Engagement Show Join Wright’s Gallery in Albuquerque, for a Special Engagement presented by Wright’s Gallery, The Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture (CIAC Inc.), and Native Jewelers Society (NJS). This event featured artists,Wil Paul Arviso, Gene Billie, Jonah Hill., Raynard Scott, and Roy Tenorio. In addition to the artists, learn from CIAC Inc., a non-profit organization, who will present an educational display of fakes vs. authenticity in Native American jewelry.
November 17th 2018- Special Engagement Show Join Wright’s Gallery in Albuquerque, for a Special Engagement presented by Wright’s Gallery, The Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture (CIAC Inc.), and Native Jewelers Society (NJS). This event featured artists, Cheryl Arviso, Wil Paul Arviso, Gene Billie, Jonah Hill, Harold Stevens Jr., Raynard Scott, and Roy Tenorio. In addition to the artists, learn from CIAC Inc., a non-profit organization, who will present an educational display of fakes vs. authenticity in Native American jewelry.
May 6th 2017- Special Guest Workshop
Native Jewelers Society artists will hold a variety of workshops at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ. from 9-5PM. This workshop will feature a Photography workshop by artist Arland Ben. Darryl Dean Begay, will present about Tufa Casting, and Raynard Scott will provide Bench Tip. Our special guest invites will include lapidary expert JohnHeusler, and Jimmy C. Williams who will demonstrate diamond setting.
January 7th, 2017
The Heard Museum will host a Native Jewelers Society (NJS) Demonstration Workshop and Emerging Jewelers Market on January 7th, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five NJS artists, including Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Ric Charlie, and Raynard Scott, will demonstrate various techniques and topics such as: overlay technique, stampwork, fakes and frauds, and more. NJS workshops focus on providing a greater appreciation and understanding of all native jeweler’s skills, techniques, and the time needed to create high quality, hand-made work.
October 22th, 2016
NJS artists Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Ric Charlie, and Raynard Scott, Tim Herrera and Roy Tenorio conributed to a collaborative purse donation to the Heard Museum Moondance fundraisor. This beautiful one-of-a-kind silver handbag is with Inlaid coral and turquoise with magnetic clasp for closing. The Heard Museum Moondance raises funds to support the Heard Museum’s exhibitions and educational programming.
Apil 30-May 1, 2016- NJS Dallas Jewelry Showcase–
HILTON DALLAS PARK CITIES 5954
Friday, April 29, – Artist Reception – 7-9 PM
Both Days- Hours – 10-5 PM
June 18th and 19th 2016 – NJS Chicago Jewelry Showcase and Workshops at the Fathers Day Art Expo & Market Days– with Native Art Market, Dancers, Food and More…
December 12-13, 2015- Dallas Holiday Showcase- Hyatt Place Dallas – North by the Galleria
5229 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
10 AM-5 PM – Both days- Free Admission
Come shop for the holidays at this exquisite show of high-end, unique handmade Native American Jewelry designed by award-winning jewelers from the southwest! These talented artists continue Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo techniques in both tradition and contemporary styles. Join us for some fun! We look forward to seeing you and sharing the beauty of native jewelry traditions that are still strong today!
November 20, 21 and 22nd, 2015– NJS Jewelry Showcase and Workshops
at the Trickster Gallery – Schaumburg, IL Free admission to show, but NJS Workshops require ticket purchase
Native Jewelers Society will be coming to Chicago! Come to Trickster Gallery to kick off your holiday season!
Friday night Artist Reception andNJS Jewelry Fashion Show featuring clothing designer Leanne Hascon with Mark Cleveland Performance- 7-9PM
Saturday Show 11AM-8PM
Sunday Show 10-3PM
Artists to give presentations and workshops on Saturday and Sunday- BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Learn traditional techniques of native silversmiths at this unique workshop featuring NJS artists.
| Saturday Workshop 1 at 2-3:15pm Workshop Topics Include: РUnderstanding the Misrepresentation of Native American Jewelry. Fakes and Frauds РFor the Love of Turquoise (Also Bring Your Turquoise To Be Identitfied) Saturday Workshop 2 at 5-6:15pm РTraditional Navajo Stampwork Sunday Workshop 3 at 12-1:15pm РWorking with Stones and Chain Making РOverlay & Appliqu̩ |
August 21, 2015- NJS Jewelry Fashion Showcase- Santa Fe, NM
Native Jewelers Society enjoyed it’s first Jewelry Fashion show that took place Friday, August 21, 2015! This event was In collaboration with Beyond Buckskn’s PRESENCE fashion show and was hosted by (IFAM) Indigenous Fine Art Market in Santa Fe, NM. Thank you so much for this opportunity to share the talents and inspirations of so many native jewelers from all over the country.
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April 4, 2015- Metalsmith Workshop-
NJS artists Arland Ben, Darryl Dean Begay, Raynard Scott and Ray Tracey presented some very unique information about their experience as Navajo silversmiths. More about Workshops>
October 14, 2014- Metalsmith Workshop-
Native Jewelers Society artists Arland Ben, Aaron Anderson, Darryl Dean Begay, and Earl Plummer presented some very unique information about their experience as Navajo silversmiths. More about Workshops>
May 8, 2014
Native Jewelers Society donates an incredible men’s concho belt titled, “Buffalo Medicine” to benefit the IFAM (Indigenous FIne Art Market) .Artists include Raynard Scott, Vernon Begaye, Gerald Lomaventema, Aaron Anderson, Vernon Tracey, Darryl Dean Begay, Jacob Morgan, Tim Herrera, Alex Sanchez, and Ivan Howard
January 31, 2014
Native Jewelers Society artists meet to take a first look at the collaborative artist project for 2014
August, 2013– NJS is excited to announce the launch of their first website and the NJS YouTube video channel! We are also sending out our second eNewsletter to clients.