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What followed was a decades-long career devoted to crafting pieces by hand, using heavy-gauge silver, crisp stamping, and carefully selected natural stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrville's jewelry often featured rich turquoise, lapis, sugilite, coral, and fossilized stones, all set in clean, architectural forms. Each piece was stamped with his hallmark—frequently alongside a rendering of the Shiprock formation, a nod to his home and heritage. He worked closely with his wife, Darlene Tsinnie, and together they operated a gallery in Shiprock that became a hub for collectors and fellow artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Orville received numerous awards and honors for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association in 1999. His jewelry has been exhibited at the Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum, and other prestigious institutions, and is included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrville Tsinnie passed away in 2017, but his legacy lives on through the strength of his work. His pieces continue to be cherished by collectors around the world for their craftsmanship and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morenci-turquoise-cuff-96","title":"Morenci Turquoise Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver cuff bracelet set with three natural Morenci turquoise stones from Arizona. The stones display classic Morenci coloration with dark matrix and scattered pyrite inclusions, framed in hand-cut serrated bezels with applique silver drops. The wide silver band features bold hand stamping and deeply fluted side panels, giving the bracelet strong depth and visual weight. 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