His appreciation for simplicity and meticulous attention to detail evident in his jewelry-making grew out of his training as an architect. Every piece created within Chavez Studio by Richard and Jared is truly a work of art with both collectors and admirers alike. Since his early years of jewelry design and execution, Chavez has continued to painstakingly make each item by hand. Now, some 40 years since he first tried to solder metals, Chavez is one of the Southwest’s leading jewelers, whose works are recognized for complex inlay, architectural sensibilities and striking color patterning.Richard Chavez (San Felipe Pueblo, b. Once belonging to the great contemporary Native American jeweler Charles Loloma, this monumental piece of coral was passed on to Richard by Gene Waddell of the Waddell Trading Company as part of a multi-year project with the galleryBefore The Studio was established Richard began his career in the kitchen of his family home. Richard Chavez, San Felipe Pueblo 14k Gold Bolo Tie with Inlay Shiprock Santa Fe gallery, located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, is rooted in the rich artistry, cultures and traditions of the Navajo and other Native American tribes of the Southwest. What started as a means to supplant his studies and part-time employment has become a thirty-two year career.
He taught me the necessary skills of sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing, and left the design process to me. Product Description Sterling Silver handmade ring inlaid with hand cut lapis, coral and Lone Mountain Turquoise by Richard Chavez, San Filipe Pueblo. 1949. San Felipe Pueblo holds the distinction of being one of the only Pueblos alongside the Rio Grande River.All of the designs we create are special to us, but it’s when we are asked to create a piece of jewelry marking such a monumental moment in a person’s life that our own breath is taken away. Press the “Play” button on the image to view the full StudioDoc.When I was ten years old I wandered into my father's studio one summer day and complained of having nothing to do.
1949Hummingbird in Flight, 2014Siberian green jade, Mediterranean coral, Candelaria turquoise, silver. An artist who enjoys designing, Chavez places an emphasis on stone selection, placement and presentation. My father told me he would teach me how to make jewelry, but only if I put all of my effort into the process. For over 30 years Richard Chavez has been at the forefront in changing the perception of what “Indian jewelry” is supposed to be. Since his early years of jewelry design and execution, Chavez has continued to painstakingly make each item by hand. From the initial concept of every piece, the materials we choose, to use to the placement of every stone, and of course, down to the comfort and wearability of the design itself; There is an intent for every decision made in all that we create, and no aspect of the design is left as a second thought. Mr. Hoshour came to Albuquerque, New Mexico after working for the Bauhaus Architect, Mies Van De Rohe. Where To Find Us During The Studio YearRichard & Jared Chavez • A Legacy Beyond TraditionThank you for your interest in the designs of Richard I Chavez and Jared J Chavez.
After some time Richard decided he needed a dedicated workspace to house his growing career. Chavez taught himself jewelry making through diligence and trial and error. The Bauhaus philosophy emphasized the principles of purity, sparseness, and balance that later influenced the designs by which Richard’s jewelry would become known.While many people don't see the studio in the midst of the chaos that ensues for show's preparation, it's truly a living, working environment that continues to inspire the work and design processes for the jeweler duo.The first in a series of work by Richard I Chavez utilizing a truly unique piece of material. Richard Chavez learned how to make heishi and turquoise necklaces from his grandfather, but soon taught himself silverwork. Winning the grand prize for a white mother-of-pearl necklace, ring and bracelet set sparked Chavez’s jewelry-making career.Richard Chavez (San Felipe Pueblo) b. San Felipe Pueblo holds the distinction of being one of the only Pueblos alongside the Rio Grande River.