Artist/Tribe: Ernie Lister (Navajo)

Ernie was born in 1953 and is now making jewelry in Prescott, AZ. His jewelry is made by using the 1920's to 1940's method of Navajo silversmithing. He always starts from a silver coin or ingot silver, then he uses charcoal and hammer to make his design. All kneeled and hammered, every one of the shapes is made with old chisel tools. It is a simple line design, but you will feel the tradition in each piece.

Stone: Morenci Turquoise

Morenci Turquoise was mined in Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona out of a large metal mine operation. Morenci is highly prized for its beautiful blue colors, which vary from a light to a very dark blue.