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Silversmith Dan Burns Kanab Utah

Tourism building Kanab UtahThere’s more than fresh organic vegetables at the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market in Kanab, Utah.  And of course I found a jewelry vendor.  In fact I bought a beautiful ring from silversmith Dan Burns.

Dan Burns silversmith merchandise Kanab UtahYou know I love jewelry, make and sell it as well as buy.  But I’m not a silversmith so love to add to my personal collection.

Dyed Kingman turquoise ring by Dan BurnsThis ring of dyed Kingman turquoise was a perfect match for my dress of the day.  I may have to custom order a pendant and bracelet to match.

Dan Burns & wife Farmer's Market Kanab UtahDan and his Mom Cindy are delightful folks.  Hope you’ll check out his Etsy store for good design, selection and prices.

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Addicted to jewelry

Hanging necklaces & earrings

I’ve said it before, a woman can never have too much jewelry.  Well some women anyway.  And I’m one who’s addicted to jewelry.  Every time I buy I say it’s my retirement.  Well if I can ever part with it.

But after last year’s fire in Yarnell when I lost a shed full of ‘stuff’ including some jewelry I just wasn’t in the mode, or financial place, to buy more.  Thank goodness most of my collection was safely in the RV at the North Rim.

This year seems to have changed that for me and some delightful pieces have come my way.

Zuni petit-point cuff sterling silver and turquoise

I am especially addicted to Native American jewelry, silver and turquoise specifically.  On the way to training on the South Rim we stopped for lunch at the Cameron Trading Post.  They carry every kind of native art imaginable, rugs, pottery, paintings and of course jewelry.  Plus they always have a case of two full of ‘pawn’ jewelry, my real weakness.  Although I already own a couple of Zuni petit-point cuffs they are difficult to find that will fit my skinny wrist.  And this one is a perfect fit.

Sterling silver and turquoise cuff

Plus they had another cuff that is the twin to one I recently lost.

Jewelry from South Africa

Even in South Africa I bought a few items.  But mostly because the few pieces I had along were stolen in my bathroom bag.  Including a cuff like the one above and a sweet old round petit-point pendant.

Zuni petit-point pin sterling silver and turquoise

Coming home yesterday I just had to stop at Jacob Lake Inn, a most favorite for it’s home-made cookies, milkshakes, and Native jewelry.  My eye is immediately drawn to the pawn tags and I recognize a piece that’s been there for a while, a petit-point broche with the pin part broken off.  Suddenly I see the answer to wear this as a pendant by hooking a chain on the rings that are still soldered to the back.  And so it is added to my collection.

Jewelry for resale

But I don’t wear it all as I collect and create jewelry and have enough to open a store.  The bottom of this display case is lined with sterling silver rings of various sizes, mostly used as is the rest of the chains, pendants and watches.

Beads

I haven’t really made anything much since I started blogging.  Now I just own a lot of marvelous semi-precious stone beads, glass seed beads, cabochons and rocks, plus all the findings and such to go with this craft including sterling silver wire for wrapping.

Rings, cuffs & pendants

OK, so I’m addicted to jewelry.  It could be worse.  How about you?  What are your addictions?

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Marble Canyon Metal Works Custom Jewelry

01 Pendent by Allison Schmidt Marble Canyon Metalworks SR89A Marble Canyon AZ (1024x768)

I’ve wanted a condor pendant made by Allison for five years.

02 Marble Canyon Metalworks SR89A Marble Canyon AZ (1024x768)

I first saw a foreign visitor wearing one and was under the impression they were only made for the Condor folks from Peregrine Fund who are responsible for the care and release of condors in Arizona.  I’ve spoken about the amazing success and failures of the California condor reintroduction program for five seasons of working at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

03 Marble Canyon Metalworks SR89A Marble Canyon AZ (1024x768)

I met Allison that first year and love her mixed metal work.  She puts heart and spirit into her art.  I bought another gorgeous pendant from her of the Grand Canyon with turquoise.  And don’t you just love her shop?

04 Allison Schmidt owner Marble Canyon Metalworks SR89A Marble Canyon AZ (1024x768)

This summer I ordered two condor pendants,  one for myself and one for another person who totally deserves it.  On the way from the North Rim I stopped to pick them up and say goodbye to Allison until next spring.

05 Business card Marble Canyon Metalworks SR89A Marble Canyon AZ (1024x768)

Of course I immediately put on my newest adornment and could feel the warmth of her talents.  Check out Allison’s website for Marble Canyon Metal Works where she displays examples of her unique earrings, bracelets, pins and pendants. Or if you’re in the neighborhood just stop by.

Marble Canyon Metal Works is located on Highway 89A just west of the Navajo Bridge in Northern Arizona.

I was not paid or compensated for this post.  It’s just my opinion.
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