Lovato, Julian Bisbee Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings

Julian Lovato (1922–2018)

Julian Lovato was a renowned Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo) silversmith celebrated for his clean, modernist designs and exceptional craftsmanship. He began his career in the late 1940s working under Frank Patania at the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, where he developed his signature raised and sculptural silverwork. Lovato’s jewelry is known for its use of high-quality turquoise and coral, precise fabrication, and balanced forms. Over his lifetime, he received numerous accolades, including a SWAIA Lifetime Achievement Award, and is widely regarded as one of the most important Native American jewelers of the 20th century.

Dimensiosn: 1″ 3/8th L X 1″ 1/8th W