Lynol Yellowhorse, Navajo Jeweler, Silversmith
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Lynol Yellowhorse (1962-2003) was a master Diné (Navajo) jeweler and silversmith whose innovative creations significantly influenced contemporary Southwest Native American art. Coming from a celebrated lineage of multi-generational Navajo artisans-including his father, Frank Yellowhorse, and brothers, Alvin and Bryon-Lynol forged his own distinct legacy through an absolute mastery of mosaic, channel inlay, and the complex "cobblestone" technique.
His signature cobblestone style involved hand-cutting, beveling, and setting high-grade stones-such as natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, lapis lazuli, and deep red coral-at varying heights to produce a striking, tactile, three-dimensional surface. Blending ancestral materials with sharp, modern geometric aesthetics, Yellowhorse's heirloom-quality cuffs, pendants, and earrings are highly sought after by global collectors today. He passed away at the young age of 41, leaving behind a remarkable body of work and passing his creative spirit down to his daughter, jeweler Tanysha Yellowhorse.