June 2013 by Cynthia L.
If interested in handmade, high quality, customized Native American jewelry; without a doubt in mind, this gallery is not to be missed and is a must visit! Orville Tsinnie is a renowned self-taught artist. He is a master Navajo silversmith who has been making jewelry since the 1970s; winning numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA), an honor that brings well-deserved recognition to this fine American Indian artist. Tsinnie can be considered a perfectionist due to his tremendous craftsmanship, attention to detail, and work. By constructing his jewelry with the highest quality stones and materials, the overall results are quite stunning! I was first introduced to Tsinnie's fine craftsmanship approximately a year ago, when my eyes gazed upon a c.1995 stylish heavy-gauge silver bracelet. Immediately thereafter, I became a loyal fan of his beautifully handcrafted work and had to obtain a few of his unique designs. Tsinnie was personally contracted to re-design a Kingman cuff that I purchased as a holiday present that would not properly fit onto my boyfriend's giant wrist. Without being knowledgeable about bracelet gap openings, the original bracelet was impossible to fit around his wrist. The original bracelet was ravishing and would have been such a disappointment to not be able to properly display and wear. Tsinnie's designs are handmade, which takes time to produce the quality of craftsmanship; but every day worth the wait was well worth it. The finished re-design was an absolutely stunning masterpiece! If you are interested in superb quality, craftsmanship and superior customer service; I highly recommend contacting Orville Tsinnie! I am absolutely positive in the near future he will indeed construct a few more lovely pieces for me.
