Families have been known to bond in many different ways. For the Yellowhorse family, fine jewelry design is the common denominator. Artie Yellowhorse is of Navajo decent. She is of the “Kee a a ono” ( “Towering House”) clan. The influences of the Navajo culture are readily apparent in this beautiful, wearable art, which evolved from generations of artistic talent. Artie is a third generation silversmith. She was greatly inspired by her mother and grandmother, both of whom were renowned weavers.

Artie resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her two daughters, Desiree and Lei Lani are involved in the creation and design of the jewelry with their mother.

As the tradition continues, Artie hopes that the Yellowhorse designs of today will live on to inspire the young artists of tomorrow.