{"title":"Helen Long","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHelen Long was the matriarch of a wonderful family of Navajo silversmiths. She was married to Jimmie Long, a well known Navajo jeweler in his own right. They are both deceased, but left a permanent mark on Native American Jewelry. Helen is best known for her work in creating Sterling Silver Kachinas and Yei figures and creating them as jewelry pieces. She was featured in Arizona Highways Magazine in the 1970s, showcasing her unique skillset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer daughter, Ella Long, is a talented silversmith and bead roller. Helen's grandson, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garlandsjewelry.com\/collections\/toby-henderson\"\u003eToby Henderson\u003c\/a\u003e, followed in her footsteps and perfected the art of three dimensional sterling silver Kachinas and Navajo Yeis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1970s-coral-yei-ring","title":"1970s Coral Yei Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e1970s sterling silver Yei figure ring by renowned Navajo silversmith Helen Long. This highly dimensional figural design is set with six natural red coral cabochons, including three stones forming the ceremonial headdress, two eyes, and one larger stone at the center of the body. Applied silverwork, twisted wire, stamped details, and oxidized recesses bring the figure’s face, clothing, feather, and ceremonial objects to life. The sculptural Yei (Navajo Healing Spirit) is mounted on a split sterling silver band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 6.75\u003cbr\u003e.75” Setting Width, 1.75” Setting Height\u003cbr\u003e.125” - .5” Band Width\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helen Long","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45879082942547,"sku":"C01891","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/C01891-1.jpg?v=1785282347"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/helen-long-garland-s_078efa47-de8e-4441-aaa8-4b228708df05.jpg?v=1747950516","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/helen-long.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}