Chains


	Specializing in Hopi Jewelry


	Specializing in Hopi Indian Jewelry, Hopi Jewelry, Hopi silver


	Handmade Hopi Chains

We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to offer a variety of handmade Hopi chains. These chains are not easily found and typically command high prices when they are available. The cost is reflective of their scarcity and the amount of work that goes into their making. Each link is formed and soldered by hand, a tedious process, but one which yields a distinctive and rich look which cannot be obtained in commercial chains. (See example below) These chains are a complement to any pendant, ones you already own as well as any you may purchase here.


	It should also be noted that due to the richness imparted by the hand crafting, these chains also look wonderful when worn individually - just as a chain.




	Loren Kootswatewa makes the high quality, well proportioned 24" long chains, we have carried for years. As stated above, his chains are a complement to any hand crafted pendant and provide a simple but rich sophistication when worn by themselves. We have chains of medium, large, and extra large link sizes in stock. Medium and Large Link $60.00 each Extra Large Link $70.00 each


	Amelia Yowytewa makes excellent sterling silver Hopi chains and just happens to be a sister to Trinidad Lucas. Amelia has provided us with 24 inch chains of three different link sizes, small, medium and large as pictured in actual size above. $48.00 each

	To the right is a close up of Amelia's chains for a better look at the quality and craftsmanship of each hand formed link.

Fernando Puhuhefvaya is not only an accomplished silversmith (and a real character) but also the maker of the small and medium link chains shown here (close up on the left and actual size to the right). Chains of each link size are approximately 24 inches in length.
$48.00 each

Larger pendants are displayed to their best on a handmade chain. Shown on the left is an example, a reversible pendant by Eddison Wadsworth Soofhaya suspended from one of Amelia's large link chains.

Smaller pendants can benefit from a handmade chain. Notice what significance this small Parrot pendant takes on when teamed with a small link chain by Fernando (shown on the right} as compared to the photo with a commerical chain on the left .


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