{"title":"Leo Yazzie","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeo was born and raised at Black Mesa, Arizona and currently resides in Flagstaff, AZ with his wife, Carolyn.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe became interested in jewelry-making while taking an elective class in metal-smithing when he was pursuing studies in sociology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe has been designing and making fine jewelry on a full time basis for about 26 years ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHis exposure to Navajo traditional culture and teachings in his home influenced his work designs.  He credits his late grand-mother and late mother’s “storm pattern” rug weaving designs along with his religious influences for his creativity.  His work features unique designs in silver and gold with stone settings in turquoise, red and pink coral, sugilite, lapis, opal, and various other quality gemstones.  Some of his work may have some inlay work to highlight the stones and designs used. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHe has won numerous awards and recognition in several states: Arizona, New Mexico, California, etc.  Leo’s work is shown and for sale in galleries in Flagstaff, Sedona, Jacob Lake, Scottsdale, \u0026amp; Tucson, AZ; Austin, TX; Somers, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Albuquerque, NM; Dana Point, CA; Indianapolis, IN, and various other galleries throughout the country.  He is also a member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association and still to this day enjoys his work very much.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1970s-navajo-pearl-necklace-9","title":"1970s Navajo Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e1970s Handcrafted sterling silver bead necklace by Navajo silversmith Leo Yazzie, featuring a single strand of graduated Navajo pearl beads with dark oxidation. The handmade beads increase in size toward the center, culminating in a substantial 33mm bead. Signed “LY” on a silver tag near the clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Strands: 1\u003cbr\u003eNecklace Length: 23.5”\u003cbr\u003eBead Diameter: 7mm - 33mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leo Yazzie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577339904083,"sku":"NK06116","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/NK06116-1.jpg?v=1790886576"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/leo-yazzie-garland-s_83733842-c8c1-47fe-ac26-6f038cc4f7ed.png?v=1747950792","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/leo-yazzie.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}