...inspired by ancient spirits
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 »
I love making Bead Trade Necklaces and this one, Raven Steals the Sun, Amber Trade Bead Necklace, TB473, is right up there on Walker Goldsmiths favorites list. This 20 inch necklace is ALL Amber except for a few inches of small glass beads and the black lip shell button […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths has many gift ideas for Mama. With Mother’s Day coming up on May 12th, there’s plenty of time for you to pick just the right piece of jewelry to compliment her on her job well done. With Spring here the Hummingbirds are zipping in to sip nectar […] Read more »
These lovely Lost Wax Cast Sterling Bear Earrings by Walker Goldsmiths just shine with Bear Mother attitude. One bear for each ear, just like the twin bear cubs in the Bear Mother myth, where the princess marries a young man who was really a bear in human form. She bore […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths lost wax cast Sterling Beaver Earrings are a very true example of Northwest Coast native design, similar to one you’d likely see on totem poles. It’s fitting that you’d see it on wood as it’s the essence of Beaver. Beaver food, Beaver building material; even their strong bodies […] Read more »
This is one of our favorite lost wax cast Sterling Earrings, Dancing Eagle, at Walker Goldsmiths. Eagle is one of the two principle clans of the Tlingit and Haida. Eagles are symbols of power, authority and prestige among many nations as well as Northwest Coast People. Eagle is most often […] Read more »
The Sterling Frog Earrings by Walker Goldsmiths by the lost wax cast technique are sweet little jumping critters. Owen and I heard our first croak the other evening while we were up at Snoqualmie Falls. What a joy that was to hear it announce the soon arrival of spring. It […] Read more »
If you want earrings that represent and bring about a feeling of joy in life just put on a pair of Walker Goldsmiths lost wax cast Sterling Hummingbird Earrings and you can’t help but perk right up! Little birds and little animals were often referred to as “Spirit Helpers” by […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths lost wax cast Sterling Orca Earrings represent the playful, beautiful spirit of Orca also known as Killer Whale. They are indeed the wolves of the sea. They are mighty hunters and very intelligent sea mammals. This handsome Chief of the Sea leaps and plays as he astonishes all […] Read more »
We’ve made the lost wax cast Sterling Raven at Walker Goldsmiths for many reasons. Owen claims Raven as his Totem and we love the many stories and depictions of Raven as a magic, shape shifting, and creative being. Raven has a wealth of myth and lore surrounding him and they […] Read more »