Specializing in Hopi Indian Jewelry, Hopi Jewelry, Hopi silver, Hopi silver jewelry, Hopi silver overlay jewelry including Hopi buckles and Hopi Bolo ties.

Handmade Hopi Chains

 We consider ourselves  fortunate to be able to offer a variety of handmade Hopi chains.  These chains are not easily found and typically command high prices when they are available.  The cost is reflective of their scarcity and the amount of work that goes into their making.  Each link is formed of sterling silver, formed and soldered by hand.  It is a tedious process but one which yields a distinctive and rich look which cannot be obtained in commercial chains. (See example below)  These sterling silver chains are a complement to any pendant, ones you already own as well as any you may purchase here.

It should also be noted that due to the richness imparted by the hand crafting, these chains also look wonderful when worn individually - just as a chain.

We were happy to acquire sterling silver handmade chains by Silversmith, Yvette Talaswaima, wife of Silversmith, Gerald Lomaventema.  Yvette has a unique style to her chains and uses a lightning bolt at the end of the piece, as her hallmark.  A close up of the clasp shows that the chain may connect at the very end for the full length or may be shortened by attaching it to any of the links. 
                                                     

a) 24" Chain with 1/2" long links   $300.00

b) 26" Chain with 1/4" long links    $300.00

c) 20" Chain with 3/8" long links    $180.00

d) 20" Chain with 1/2" long links    $200.00
 

a) full picture

Silversmith, Anderson Koinva has provided us with some hand-made, sterling silver neck rings as shown below.  The silver is flexible enough to "mold" around the neck and sturdy enough to handle the weight of most pendants.   End to end it measures approximately 14 inches with the back open (there is no clasp) and about 1/8 of an inch wide.  A very dramatic way to display any pendant as a choker!                     $128.00
NOTE:  This pendant is no longer available for sale.

Similar in design to the neck ring shown above, Anderson Koinva decided to add a chain to hold the ring in place, instead of having it remain open.  The ring is 1/8 of an inch wide, has 2 1/2 inches of chain on each side and measures 4 inches eye ring to eye ring.  A pendant with a large bale is required to accommodate the clasp and the ends of the ring.
962-30013                                                      $300.00

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