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Peter Nelson, Navajo Jewelry, Native American Jewelry Arizona, USA Award Winning Artist. Gorgeous bracelet and cab of turquoise. Peter's beautiful signature overlay.
Peter has been a jeweler working in silver and gold for 40 years. Peter has a distinctive contemporary style of his own, using geometric designs reminiscent of Navajo rug patterns. He often combines Navajo stamping with overlay and will sometimes add a stone cabochon here and there as a tasteful garnish to a piece.
Today, Peter Nelson's unique style combining traditional and contemporary Navajo styles is enjoyed by many collectors around the world. His intricate overlay designs, some that incorporate 14K gold, are beautiful and popular expressions of his art.
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Peter Nelson (b. 1954) has been active making jewelry since 1977. He learned silversmithing in high school at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a member of the Tsinnijinnie (Blackgoat) and Copah (Water) Clans.
May 30, 2014 · Peter has won numerous awards for his handmade Native American jewelry from the most reputable shows in the southwest including Blue Ribbon Awards from Northern Arizona Museum, Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Show and Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial.
Peter Nelson, Navajo Jewelry, Native American Jewelry Arizona, USA Award Winning Artist. Gorgeous bracelet and cab of turquoise. Peter's beautiful signature overlay. Features Peter's distinct abstract geometric "rug" oxidized overlay design, stamping, and Emerald Valley Turquoise.
