Calvin Martinez, Diné of the Navajo Nation Jeweler

Diné of the Navajo Nation artist Calvin Martinez has been a jeweler since ca. 1980s to present. He is known for his traditional, heavy-gauge silver, set stone jewelry. Calvin Martinez creates classic revival jewelry in the tradition of Navajo silversmiths a century ago.

Calvin Martinez (1960s- ) commented, "I look to the old silversmiths and to my culture...I am grateful that people still like the old silver pieces. I thank God for awarding me with these gifted hands."

Calvin Martinez is the brother of Terry Martinez, Reada Martinez Begay, and Karen Martinez Charley.

Reference: American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.

Realtive Links: Diné - Navajo Nation, Southwest Indian Jewelry

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