Navajo/Hopi jewelry artist Jesse Monongya segment from the JEWELRY episode

craftinamerica.org. Jesse Monongya is a master Navajo/Hopi jeweler, living in Scottdale, AZ. Monongya is best known for his night-sky designs inlaid into a bear shape, which symbolizes strength and power, as well as other forms. His bracelets, necklaces, pendants, bolo ties, and earrings inlaid with Acoma jet, sugilite, coral, turquoise, lapis, and ivory among others are complemented by the dramatic southwestern landscapes that inspired him.
JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment. Featuring classic jeweler Tom Herman; Harriete Estel Berman who creates jewelry with recycled materials; the coeditors of Ornament Magazine; the legacy of modernist jeweler Art Smith; nature-inspired artist Gabrielle Gould; and Navajo/Hopi master jeweler Jesse Monongya.
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[@schulzmichael1216]

I'm so impressed by your art. Thank you very much for showing us. With deep respect, greetings from Germany.

[@germaineprien7691]

What amazing work he does, SO talented!!!

[@katherinepoulson3457]

Such amazing work👏 Glad your Grandparents encouraged you🤟🫶💓

[@huskeyfosterfail4980]

I feel so inspired watching this. What an incredible artist!

[@FireSilver25]

He’s one of the best!

[@RonJacksonToahani]

Jesse is a good friend and an inspiration to me when I first met him through the Margaret Kilgore Gallery in Scottsdale where he was showing as they started showing my paintings there as well when I first started my art career in the early 90's.

[@jaywalker8309]

THOSE ARE JUST EXCEPTIONAL PIECES OF ART WORK FINE ART

[@HarrisPilton789]

His jewelry designs are absolutely gorgeous!

[@ettajfan5882]

What beauty in his art! Very moved by his gift and wise words.

[@paustinheaton]

A very special artist who makes amazing jewelry - each with a spiritual story locked within.

[@heidirandall1924]

Thank you for sharing your amazing gifts with the world

[@totocolvin]

You have been a inspiration to me since I saw your work in Arizona Highway’s great video.

[@monicasnotes]

Amazing and beautiful!

[@jeremya.]

Wow I would love to learn from this guy! I’m self taught but I don’t know anything compared to this gentleman.

[@katherinepoulson3457]

Any apprenticeships!👏🌞🌝🌠

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Teach yourself, it’s all on YT.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Unbelievable skill, never seen intarsia that fine, the russian stuff has no real art to it.