Victoria Adams

Victoria Adams – Southern Cheyenne/Arapaho

Victoria Adams is an award-winning jewelry artist and designer whose work bridges contemporary design and Native tradition. A member of the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Adams is known for her sculptural, symbolic jewelry that draws inspiration from ritual, memory, and the natural world.

Working primarily in sterling silver, 18k and 22k gold, and a range of natural materials—including turquoise, coral, fossilized ivory, drusy quartz, and exotic woods—Adams creates wearable forms that feel timeless and alive. Her designs often feature human and animal figures, reflecting both personal stories and cultural references, all brought to life with exceptional hand-fabrication and fine detail.

Adams describes her jewelry as “talismans of my own participation and consciousness,” and each piece carries an intentional blend of aesthetic beauty and spiritual resonance. Her themes are often inspired by her surroundings—wildlife, plants, seasonal shifts, and the horses she keeps near her California studio.

Victoria Adams’ work has earned national recognition, including a Saul Bell Design Award, and is collected by admirers of fine Native American jewelry and sculptural design.