Adjustable
Sterling and Turquoise
Made by Navajo silversmith Tawney Willie
Tawney Willie-Cruz didnt start silversmithing until she was nearly thirty. She learned from her father, renowned silversmith Lonnie Willie. Learning alongside her were her husband, Allen Cruz, and her younger brother Cooper Willie. Her well-known silversmithing uncle, Ronnie Willie, also learned the trade from Lonnie. Tawney’s father is of Navajo roots while her mother is from South Dakota and of Sioux ancestry. Tawney is happy to share both native cultures and uses them as inspiration for her designs. The techniques she enjoys most are saw work, stamp work and shaping. She is said to spend 8-12 hours at the bench almost every day. Her maker’s mark, “Tawney W.” is on the back of the ring.
Adjustable
Sterling and Turquoise
Made by Navajo silversmith Tawney Willie
Tawney Willie-Cruz didnt start silversmithing until she was nearly thirty. She learned from her father, renowned silversmith Lonnie Willie. Learning alongside her were her husband, Allen Cruz, and her younger brother Cooper Willie. Her well-known silversmithing uncle, Ronnie Willie, also learned the trade from Lonnie. Tawney’s father is of Navajo roots while her mother is from South Dakota and of Sioux ancestry. Tawney is happy to share both native cultures and uses them as inspiration for her designs. The techniques she enjoys most are saw work, stamp work and shaping. She is said to spend 8-12 hours at the bench almost every day. Her maker’s mark, “Tawney W.” is on the back of the ring.
