ABOUT RONNIE AT BOTTOM

DESCRIPTION:

Made of warm colored heavy gauge copper,Ronnie took copper jewelry to whole new level! He raised the bar & gave copper a whole new image,that will make you look at copper in a whole new light.You just don't see this metal 'worked' like he works it!! Leave the thought's behind,about what you thought of copper.It's the new "IN" metal..It brings warmth to the skin tone,it's therapeutic & looks absolutely fabulous when worn..What he does in sterling,he repeated in copper & the word"Phenomenal"doesn't even come close! Truly a masterpiece!

This has true Santa Fe statement & is huge!!! Completely stamped from the top side & repousse work from the back,not a spot is bare..It is ornate & completely filled in, with his precise, time consuming work.Designed with 'raised' repousse crosses all over the cuff,that is framed inside a stamped cross that has oxidation,that only accentuates & highlights the raised crosses.Little crosses fill in the empty space.There are stamps on top of stamps & each are pounded onto the copper,that really make you appreciate Willie's workmanship even more,since it takes an artist so highly skilled,to do what he did.

Repousse or stamping is not the easiest & it takes a good eye,mathematical skills,good dexterity,since the design will be so totally off without these skills..If you don't own any copper jewelry,this may be the piece that makes you start collecting & wearing it!!

This is a UNISEX cuff that either man or woman can wear & is made for a large size wrist. The gap has a wide opening,so it's perfect for the 'fleshier' wrist!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

New Mexico based,Navajo Ronnie Willie makes Albuquerque his home..Known for his heavy gauge cuffs,with lots of crosses & beads of sterling,he extends his love for creating,by being a sand painter,sand caster,Kachina carver,rock sculptor,wood carver,which most of these things he does more on the side,since he mainly focuses on silversmithing 5 out of 7 days a week..He makes his own stamps & other tools he uses in his jewelry,which give his work,it's own identity..He is considered one of the best in present day jewelry & its a guarantee you will be getting a piece of jewelry with only the finest,quality workmanship.

** IN THE LAST 2 PHOTOS IS A COPPER CONCHO BELT MADE BY RONNIE & WOULD PAIR WITH THIS CUFF PERFECTLY! **(UNDER’CONCHO BELTS PLUS MORE”)