...inspired by ancient spirits
This Aleut Sunset Trade Bead Necklace by Walker Goldsmiths is a beautiful collection of trade beads reminiscent of a late summer sunset in the Aleutian Islands. The Aleutians are amazing islands located […] Read more »
Nicole wanted Walker Goldsmiths to make her a Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring so Walker Goldsmiths went shopping for her and Jake. Owen found the perfect Princess cut diamond for Nicole. She wanted it set up high in a crown so Owen found a sturdy 4 prong 14 kt white gold […] Read more »
Trade Bead Elegance, ancient authentic Trade Beads collected and strung by Janet Walker. This beautiful composition was wonderful fun to string up. The center Venetian Red faceted bead is the fantastic centerpiece. The interesting story about these ancient Red Venetian Glass beads, other than individually made and hand faceted by little […] Read more »
Grizzly In the Cedars, Trade Beads with Handcarved Sterling Silver Grizzly Bear Pendant created by Walker Goldsmiths. The authentic, antique Trade Beads in this necklace are Carnelian, Coral, Orange Padres, Jasper, Jet, Onyx, Jade, Horn, Amber, Watermelon Chevrons and Venetian Fancy’s, all strung up with a Black Lip Pearl Shell […] Read more »
“Potlatch Ready, Let’s Go!” Trade Beads with Handcarved Sterling Earrings was an inspired piece for me to create here at Walker Goldsmiths. The traditional Hudson’s Bay White Hearts with their cheerful red glass layer over white glass, together with the Venetian Fancy Spotted Cranberries are party perfect. I teamed them […] Read more »
This Red Gold Celtic Loveknot Diamond Engagement Ring was a joy for Walker Goldsmiths to create. We were contacted by the bride-to-be’s mother and her fiance’ to make this family heirloom for the bride. It was to be somewhat of a surprise. The diamond for this ring is a gift/heirloom from […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths was called upon to make a custom Handcarved Sterling Silver Eagles with Trade Beads Necklace for a friend of our friend, Monica Decker, at Crazy Wolf Gallery in Ketchikan, AK. Monica wanted to know if Owen was willing to carve these 1 inch Sterling Eagles for earrings. and […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths created this Ellensburg Blue Agate and Sterling Silver Ring for a young man to give to his Sweetheart. The Agate is a 2.5 ct stone that lent itself well to bezel setting to show off the size and natural patterns in the stone. Brady said that he “liked the idea […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths created this little Sterling Silver Hummingbird with Cobalt Trade Beads as a gift for someone who loves Hummingbirds. I called it “Summer Memories.” The Trade Beads used are the famous Russian Blues that have such a colorful and rich history. The additional beads are faceted Blue Lace Agates, Cobalt […] Read more »
When Aina and Mike came to Walker Goldsmiths wanting Lovebird Wedding Rings we were very excited. Lovebirds is such a lovely romantic design. They had checked out all the Lovebirds design rings and thought that these were what they wanted. The Lovebirds design is Eagle on one side and Raven […] Read more »