Description: Gold and Misc. Gemstones

Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson earrings are perfectly crafted in weight and balance, optimizing wear. One might think otherwise given the materials used, but the fabrication was deliberate and expertly calibrated. They are chic, comfortable and easily worn. The contemporary elegance of their work lends these pieces to be worn at posh events or while grocery shopping. Gail often reminds the ladies that earrings are meant to be worn either dressed up or dressed down and just as easily paired with an evening gown or little black dress, a denim shirt and jeans, atleisure wear, or comfy casuals around home. Anytime is a good time to wear earrings!

Description: Single strand pearl rope with Mabe pearl and Mintabie opal clasp and includes satellites of x-shaped pearl, aquamarine crystal, rutilated quartz and yowah opal.

Prehistoric pictographs and petroglyph sites have inspired the couple since their collaborative efforts began in 1972 and their innovative and contemporary style is refined and elegant yet easily worn. It’s no wonder that their contemporary belts, pins, earrings, necklaces and other decorative arts can be found in museums, galleries and private collections across the globe. Many of their works include pearls as well as other fine gemstones set in beautiful gold bezels such as the four necklaces shown here from the Eddie Basha Collection.

Description: One strand baroque pearl necklace with 18k yellow gold accents and gems set in gold bezels.

Prehistoric pictographs and petroglyph sites have inspired the couple since their collaborative efforts began in 1972 and their innovative and contemporary style is refined and elegant yet easily worn. It’s no wonder that their contemporary belts, pins, earrings, necklaces and other decorative arts can be found in museums, galleries and private collections across the globe. Many of their works include pearls as well as other fine gemstones set in beautiful gold bezels such as the four necklaces shown here from the Eddie Basha Collection.

Description: Double strand pearl necklace with gold spacers and gemstone accents set in gold bezels.

Prehistoric pictographs and petroglyph sites have inspired the couple since their collaborative efforts began in 1972 and their innovative and contemporary style is refined and elegant yet easily worn. It’s no wonder that their contemporary belts, pins, earrings, necklaces and other decorative arts can be found in museums, galleries and private collections across the globe. Many of their works include pearls as well as other fine gemstones set in beautiful gold bezels such as the four necklaces shown here from the Eddie Basha Collection.

Description: Single strand baroque pearl necklace with gemstones set in 18k yellow gold bezels and spacers.

Prehistoric pictographs and petroglyph sites have inspired the couple since their collaborative efforts began in 1972 and their innovative and contemporary style is refined and elegant yet easily worn. It’s no wonder that their contemporary belts, pins, earrings, necklaces and other decorative arts can be found in museums, galleries and private collections across the globe. Many of their works include pearls as well as other fine gemstones set in beautiful gold bezels such as the four necklaces shown here from the Eddie Basha Collection.

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Left: 18K Gold, Rainbow Moonstone & Watermelon Tourmaline
Right: 18K Gold, Tanzania Sunstone

The internationally acclaimed and award winning American Indian dynamic design duo, Gail Bird (Laguna/Santo Domingo) and Yazzie Johnson (Navajo), who met during their youth, have been executing their innovative and unique talents for well over thirty years at the highest level of artistry and expert craftsmanship. Their work highlights a balanced measure of cultural components, both past and present, as well as enduring modernity. By featuring distinctive varieties of some of the finest gemstones, their style is naturally refined and inimitable.

Gail and Yazzie both studied at the University of California Berkeley as well as the University of Colorado at Boulder and regularly pursue other educational, cultural, historical, vocational and personal interests. Numerous publications, exhibitions and institutions worldwide have featured the storied pair.

Description: Gold and Misc. Gemstones

Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson have been designing jewelry together for over thirty years. Both studied at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Colorado at Boulder. The material emphasis of their work is in the utilization of high quality gemstones and metals, but their inspiration is drawn from the design and petroglyphs of prehistoric Native Americans. And though their creativity echoes the past, it exudes exquisite modernity. Bird and Johnson remain some of the most innovative jewelers working today and have received countless accolades and awards. Their masterworks can be found in numerous private collections as well as public museums internationally. Currently, Gail and Yazzie live in New Mexico.

Bird/Johnson pins are perfectly crafted in weight and balance, optimizing wear. One might think otherwise given the materials used, but the fabrication was deliberate and expertly calibrated. The pins lie flat against a lapel without any forward or side-to-side motion. They are chic, casual and comfortable. The contemporary elegance of their work is wearable anywhere; at posh events or while grocery shopping.