Cross Dangle Earrings by Elgin Tom

Dangle Cross earrings by well known Navajo artist Elgin Tom. Set in solid sterling silver and measuring only 1-1/8" in length, making them light weight and comfortable. Hanging on a silver wire they can easily be converted to a dangle silver post. The detailed texture creates a unique design that is simple and traditional.

Artist:  Elgin Tom Born in Gallup New Mexico, Elgin learned to silversmith when he was growing up and helped his father and grandfather, both of whom made fine handcrafted jewelry. His grandfather made all of his own unique stamps by hand and crafted jewelry using stamp work techniques and bezel set turquoise. Today, Elgin is a fine craftsman and like to create his jewelry using natural turquoise tones. Elgin creates his pieces as he is working on them letting the design evolve as part of the silversmith process. His creations include the traditional stamp work techniques that he learned as a child. Elgin also creates contemporary pieces that are inspired by his own unique creative process as he works with the silver and stones he selects. Elgin has four children who are learning his family's fine silversmithing techniques.