{"title":"Curtis Pete","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCurtis Pete is a Navajo-Hopi silversmith born in Parker, Arizona. He moved to the Navajo Nation when he was four years old and was raised by his grandparents. He attended boarding school through his elementary years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis secondary education was locally, at Tuba City High School and then on to Phoenix College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen Curtis was 27, he began learning the techniques of silversmithing from his uncle, Robert Yellowhair. After branching out on his own,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ehe specialized in traditional designs and styles. Over the years, he has also learned and mastered the working of gold.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis overlay and stampwork is clean, well -executed, and lends itself beautifully to the concha belts, bracelets, necklaces,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003erings and earrings he currently creates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCurtis has a unique ability to transform traditional symbols into very distinctive contemporary designs that always blend with the shape of the jewelry piece he has made. He is considered one of the best traditional silversmiths on the basis of his skill level and design ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1993 proved to be a banner year for this talented artist. At the exciting and prestigious Gallup Ceremonial show his entered buckle received a Blue Ribbon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis second entry, a necklace, took First Place there.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe also entered a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eshow at Aspen, Colorado that same year and was the recipient of a First Place Award for a beautifully executed necklace and pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCurtis’ work has further evolved recently, branching off from his more traditional style and experimenting with stunning new creative designs that are technically masterful.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snake-ring-1","title":"Snake Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy Gauge Sterling Silver Ring with Hand-Stamped and Applique Snake Design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 7.5\u003cbr\u003e1.375” Setting Width, 2” Setting Height\u003cbr\u003e.5” Band Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Curtis Pete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41925042700371,"sku":"RG04996","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/snake-ring-by-curtis-pete-at-garland-s-31085.jpg?v=1747974602"},{"product_id":"royston-turquoise-ring-401","title":"Royston Turquoise Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy Gauge Sterling Silver Ring with Applique Designs and set with Natural Royston Turquoise from Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 12.5\u003cbr\u003e.75” Setting Width, 1” Setting Height\u003cbr\u003e.5” - .875” Band Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Curtis Pete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42085220089939,"sku":"RG05166","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/royston-turquoise-ring-by-curtis-pete-at-garland-s-59812.jpg?v=1747976443"},{"product_id":"silver-dollar-concho-belt","title":"Silver Dollar Concho Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eNavajo concho belt by Curtis Pete featuring a handmade sterling silver buckle and antique U.S. silver dollar conchos mounted on a black leather belt. The buckle has an openwork design with a raised central rosette, radiating stamped lines, repoussé details, and deeply stamped curved elements. The reverse is stamped “C Pete Sterling.” The belt is set with antique U.S. silver dollars, including visible Morgan and Peace dollars with dates such as 1890, 1922, and 1923, each showing natural patina from age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle Dimensions: 3” x 2.75”\u003cbr\u003eConcho\/Coin Dimensions: 1.5” Diameter\u003cbr\u003eBelt Length: 43” (Holes Punched at 40” - 43”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curtis Pete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45735161725011,"sku":"BC00105","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/BC00105-1.jpg?v=1782341071"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/curtis-pete-garland-s_9f67e820-8c67-468d-ba16-2b19d19a9ca8.png?v=1747950625","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/curtis-pete\/concho-belts.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}