{"title":"Leo Feeney","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter traveling much of the country while growing up with his father in the Navy, Leo Feeney finally found his niche when he learned the art of jewelry-making under a silversmith teacher at a community college in Pennsylvania. He developed his skills and techniques further as he became the teacher’s apprentice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Leo traveled to the Southwest, passing through shops around the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff, he not only met his wife, but Leo was also introduced to the styles and stones of Southwestern American Indian jewelry.  He instantly found a passion for this unique and beautiful kind of jewelry. Native American designs, especially Zuni Pueblo jewelry, majorly influenced Leo’s personal style as he grew as a jeweler. In his work, Leo uses traditional turquoise as well as gaspeite, spiny oyster and red coral, but also usually features gemstones such as peridot, garnet, amethyst, citrine, topaz, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRegarding his creative process for starting a new piece, Leo says, “I begin at the center and work out. There is such variation in individual stones that when you get them laid out, certain stones are just drawn together. Once you get the right blend of stones to work with, once you determine the size of the design, you can begin the silver work.” After finding the right stone combination and adding his complimenting sterling silver work, each jewelry piece made by Leo boasts delicate details and fine workmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo Feeney passed away in 2025 (Sep 6, 1948 - Apr 24, 2025 ).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coral-and-shell-cluster-pin","title":"Coral and Shell Cluster Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Pin by Leo Feeney and Don Lucas featuring an elaborate cluster design set with Mother of Pearl, Pink Coral, and Red Mediterranean Coral. The arrangement combines teardrop, oval, square, round, and heart-shaped stones surrounding a large central Mother of Pearl cabochon, all set in handmade serrated bezels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collaborative piece was handmade by non-Native Southwestern silversmiths Leo Feeney and Don Lucas. Signed “Feeney for Don Lucas” and stamped Sterling on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.875” Width, 1.375” Height\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leo Feeney and Don Lucas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304451887187,"sku":"PP06845","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/PP06845-40.jpg?v=1789516936"}],"url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/leo-feeney\/pendant-style_pin.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}