Veronica and Ernest Benally, are both exquisite Navajo artists. Ernest works in both silver and gold and is also an excellent lapidary. He is known for his mosaic inlay jewelry and both have won numerous top awards for their jewelry, including first place in the jewelry division at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Art Market, Best of Show by the Southwest Indian Art Award of Excellence, and 1st and 2nd in the Santa Fe Indian Market Bracelet and Necklace divisions. They are considered to …
Veronica and Ernest Benally, are both exquisite Navajo artists. Ernest works in both silver and gold and is also an excellent lapidary. He is known for his mosaic inlay jewelry and both have won numerous top awards for their jewelry, including first place in the jewelry division at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Art Market, Best of Show by the Southwest Indian Art Award of Excellence, and 1st and 2nd in the Santa Fe Indian Market Bracelet and Necklace divisions. They are considered to be the top best Navajo jewelers. Ernest has made a name for himself in the world of Native American jewelry as someone with a great imaginative style.