EUGENE CHARLEY NAVAJO

Eugene Charley is a highly skilled Navajo silversmith renowned for creating "old style" Native American jewelry and conco belts. He specializes in intricate, hand-stamped sterling silver featuring repoussé (raised) patterns, often utilizing traditional techniques with cold steel stamps and a ballpeen hammer
Key Details About Eugene Charley's Artistry:
Style: Known for traditional Navajo, "old style" silverwork, frequently featuring detailed repoussé shells, radiating stamp work, and matte or satin finishes.
Techniques: Master of meticulous, hand-stamped, and repoussé techniques, often creating detailed, long, channeled silver pieces.
Materials: Works primarily with sterling silver, often incorporating high-quality turquoise, such as Carico Lake or Sleeping Beauty stones.
Signature Items: Produces stamped concho dangle earrings, intricate concho belts, and detailed belt buckles.
Signature/Hallmark: Pieces are signed "Eugene Charley" and stamped "sterling".
EUGENE CHARLEY NAVAJO