Tim Herrera is from Cochiti Pueblo, he has been creating Native American works of wearable art for over 15 years. Tim learned his trade from Charllene Reano and his dad, but also through his own experiences with silver and gems. Tim has a very unique contemporary style, he mainly uses tufa casts to create most of his art. Tufa casting is one of the oldest forms of Native American jewelry. Tufa stone is a porous type of limestone. The tufa stone is carved into the desired shape and designs with a sharp tool, then the artist melts silver and pours it into the cast. Tim uses only the best stones in his work, especially when it comes to turquoise. Tim’s artistic skills are amazing, and it shows in every piece he creates.
Handmade by Tim Herrera from Cochiti Pueblo.
This is a sterling silver pendant, with a natural, rare, gem grade Golden Hill Turquoise stone. The stone is a blue/pale blue color with some lavender hues, and an amazing red brown host matrix. The amazing gem sits in a hand chiseled custom bezel.
The silver work in done in an amazing contemporary style, this is what Tim is known for. Tim implemented a beautiful hand cut, stamped, and overlay designs to this piece. The bale was also stamped with designs. Tim finished this pendant with an amazing high shine.
This pendant measures 2-1/4 inch from top of the bale to bottom, and is 1-3/16 inch wide. The bale has a 1/2 inch opening, and the stone measures 7/8 inch by 9/16 inch.
Weighs 31.8 grams
Stamped .925 Tim’s hallmark, 2024
