Calvin Martinez creates exceptional jewelry using old techniques of the file and chisel in the traditional Navajo style. He is extraordinary in the use of great old turquoise stones. He finds great natural stones from mines that played out a while ago, such as #8 Spiderweb, Blue Gem and Royston. It is heartening to see that such attention to detail and old-style technique live on through his
Calvin Martinez creates exceptional jewelry using old techniques of the file and chisel in the traditional Navajo style. He is extraordinary in the use of great old turquoise stones. He finds great natural stones from mines that played out a while ago, such as #8 Spiderweb, Blue Gem and Royston. It is heartening to see that such attention to detail and old-style technique live on through his work.