The Archive
Heirlooms
One-of-a-kind pieces, each made once and since spoken for — the record of the work that has left the bench.
Journal
Stories from the bench — the history, the stones, and the making behind Southwest silver.
Tufa Casting — An American Tradition
Carving a design into volcanic ash stone and pouring molten silver by hand — is one of the oldest silversmithing traditions in the Southwest. Here's how it works, where it came from, and why no two...
The Dark Side of New Mexican Culture
Out of all 50 states, New Mexico ranks dead last at #50 — second-worst in safety with the highest crime rate in the nation, not to mention last in education.
More Than Metal
Most people look at Southwest jewelry and have no idea what they're actually holding. Every mark is a decision. Every stamp is a fingerprint. Every piece tells a story.