Product Description
14t Gold Pendant with Beautiful Dark Blue Lapis by Navajo Artist, Leo Yazzie. (Pendant is sold separately from the handmade 14kt gold heishi by Santo Domingo artist, Ed Aguilar). Leo Yazzie 14kt Gold Lapis Pendant
Navajo Artist, Leo Yazzie was born and raised at Black Mesa, Arizona and currently resides in Flagstaff, AZ with his wife, Carolyn.
Leo has been designing and making fine jewelry on a full time basis for about 26 years. His exposure to Navajo traditional culture and teachings in his home influenced his work designs. He credits his late grandmother and late mother’s storm pattern rug weaving designs along with his religious influences for his creativity.
His work features unique designs in silver and gold with stone settings in turquoise, red and pink coral, sugalite, lapis, opal, and various other quality gemstones. Much of his work has inlay to highlight the stones and designs used.
