...inspired by ancient spirits
“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 »
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 »
This Trade Bead Bracelet is a beautiful combination of reds; Coral, Carnelian, Agates, Hudson’s Bay White Hearts, Amber, Jade and Czech Glass with an oval of Abalone Shell to give a nod to the sea, home of the delicious Salmon. I like to use black lip mussel shell buttons as […] Read more »
This Sterling Hand Carved Bear Bracelet is my iconic design #20, I use it as an avatar on the Internet, and it is on Walker Goldsmiths’ business card. This Bracelet design’s origins are lost in the mists of time, which simply means I do not remember what year it […] Read more »
The Big Eagle Sterling Silver Bracelet, D1, is principally the first BIG Bracelet design that Owen Walker has hand carved for Walker Goldsmiths. Everyone can relate to eagles in some way so this hand carved bracelet design #1 has been in demand. After all, it is our national bird! Eagle […] 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 »
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 »