Vernon Haskie is a renowned Native American silversmith and jewelry artist, celebrated for his intricately designed pendants, bracelets, bolo ties, and other pieces. SilverTQ is proud to offer an exclusive collection of Vernon’s singular jewelry.
Meet Vernon Haskie
Vernon Haskie is a Navajo silversmith and jewelry designer from Lukachukai, Arizona. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father, the famous silversmith and tribal leader Leonard Haskie. Vernon made his first piece, a pendant, at the age of nine. He went on to study biology and only took one art class in painting, but nurtured the hobby of jewelry making.
Vernon learned by trial and error and conversations with other artists, eventually mastering techniques such as saw work, overlay, and multi-layered inlay. He embraced jewelry making as a career in 1998. The artist works with gold and sterling silver, and his pieces also often incorporate natural stones, such as turquoise and coral.
Vernon has won many awards for his beautiful designs, and his work has been featured in a number of galleries and museums in Arizona. He considers the natural beauty of the Navajo land to be a major inspiration, leading him to include images of cornstalks, eagles, and buffalo in his jewelry. Vernon hallmarks his pieces with “Vernon Haskie”.
Discover Vernon Haskie’s Work
Vernon Haskie’s work includes various types of jewelry, such as bracelets, pendants, and bolo ties. SilverTQ showcases a stunning collection of Vernon’s jewelry, much of which features dazzling natural stones.
Bracelets
Our curated collection of Vernon’s bracelets presents pieces that incorporate coral or turquoise. Some pieces, such as his high-grade natural Egyptian turquoise and coral bracelet, display both stones. Vernon typically uses the inlay technique and sometimes creates designs such as the corn row and the 7-stone row in his bracelets.
Pendants
Pendants are a significant part of Vernon’s work. His pendants incorporate meticulous stonework, featuring high-grade natural birdseye and black web turquoise, as well as Mediterranean coral. Some pieces are exclusively coral pendants or turquoise pendants, while others, such as the high-grade natural Kingman turquoise with coral inlay pendant, incorporate both stones. Vernon’s pendants are also commonly created using the inlay technique and feature captivating designs, such as cardinals, butterflies, and turtles.
Bolo Ties
Bolo ties are a crucial part of Native American cultures, and Vernon Haskie’s graceful designs uniquely demonstrate their timeless appeal. Vernon uses sterling silver and high-grade natural stones, such as Kingman turquoise and Mediterranean coral. The artist employs his signature inlay technique to create bolo ties, which sometimes feature animal designs, such as horses. As bolo ties typically do, his creations also adorn hand-braided 8-ply leather cords, perfectly embodying the Southwestern aesthetic.
Shop Vernon Haskie’s Jewelry at SilverTQ
Vernon is one of the most famous Native American jewelers in history, whose distinctive pieces are easily recognizable by their eye-catching designs. Explore SilverTQ’s exceptional collection of Vernon Haskie’s handmade Native American jewelry and add traditional charm and authenticity to your jewelry collection.
FAQs
How do I know this jewelry is authentic?
All jewelry listed on our website is guaranteed to be 100% genuine as we rigorously verify the quality and authenticity of each piece. Most pieces also include the artists’ hallmarks that demonstrate that the jewelry is authentic.
How do I care for my jewelry?
When not wearing your jewelry, make sure to keep it safe in a lined box or a soft pouch. Never use any liquid to clean the stones, including water, because that can damage them. Wipe the stones gently with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the silver separately with a different cloth and silver polish.
What awards and recognitions has Vernon Haskie received?
Vernon Haskie is the most award-winning Native American jeweler of the past 20 years. His awards include three awards by the Heard Museum Show — remarkably, all for the same piece, a coral inlay concho belt. He has also won top awards at numerous other Native American art shows, including the Santa Fe Indian Market.
