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We are the exclusive Internet representative of Nighthorse jewelry, by Ben Nighthorse Campbell! His work includes silver, gold, and silver/gold combinations, many set with semi-precious stones. He has received more than 200 first-place and best-of-show awards. We are certain that you will be drawn to his creations as much as we are.

These jewelry pieces by Ben Nighthorse Campbell are made in his studio in Ignacio, Colorado, in the Four-Corners Area. Much of Ben's time is spent in the business and political arena, and so the Ignacio studio is run by his wife, Linda Campbell.

Today, Nighthorse's work stands apart from so much jewelry made with lesser materials and craftsmanship. He insists on using only the finest natural gemstones, and insists on using 18 karat gold and sterling silver. If you own a piece, you'll understand why it is in such demand. (Because of the great fluctuations in the metals market, price for gold is quoted at the time of your order.)

For gemstone jewelry, choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, including sugilite, coral, pink coral, turquoise, lapis, black onyx, white onyx, malachite, charoite, chrysoprase, jasper, variscite, agate, jade, and also from shell, and mother of pearl. Nighthorse jewelry includes distinctive bracelets, rings, pendants, earrings, bolos and belt buckles.

Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell was one of the three major speakers at the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian, September 21, 2004. He has been a prime mover of this endeavor. In 1989, then a Congressman, Campbell sponsored the bill to authorize the establishment of the Museum. Senator Campbell, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, served as Chairman of the Honorary Fund Raising Committee. As a Native American jeweler, you will see a display of Nighthorse jewelry at the Museum. He is a member of the Northern Cheyenne.

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To see the full, 12-page Nighthorse Catalog, click here.

A note about sizing: Ben Nighthorse jewelry is custom made to fit you. Please provide us a ring size; or, if you're purchasing a bracelet, an interior tracing of a bracelet that fits you well, with the opening marked. However, please mail the tracing to us, as a fax frequently tends to distort the lines.

A note about gold pricing: As we have stated, Ben uses only 18 karat gold in his jewelry. He believes that the luster and color are worth the small extra price of 18 karat over, say 14 karat. Customers are often surprised when we quote the gold price of a jewelry piece, compared to the same piece in sterling. In the broadest terms, in today's market, the price of a troy ounce of 18 karat gold bullion is 35 times the price of a troy ounce sterling. Additionally, the same volume of gold is approximately twice the weight of sterling. Our prices are not this extreme, but know that a piece of jewelry in 18 karat gold will be substantially more than the same piece is sterling.

A note about returns: All Ben Nighthorse jewelry is custom made to your size and stone inlay specifications. All Ben Nighthorse jewelry is cast, using the "lost wax" process. Therefore, it is impossible to stretch or bend solid rings and/or bracelets. Since all stone inlays are precision fit, this makes it doubly impossible to make a change. After customers place an order, we allow 48 hours for them to change their minds. After that amount of time, the order is considered "firm," and no changes can be made, and no refunds can be made. If we make an error regarding size or settings, we will either remake the piece, or refund you money.

To reach our order desk, call 1-800-401-1192. For information, call 1-520-529-5545.
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New Ancient Age Collection

Since Ben has retired from the US Senate, he has gone back into his old passion, jewelry design. Picking up ideas from rock art on nearby canyon walls, this has started a new collection.

Item# BN66 -Anasazi Glyphs.

This new sterling silver bracelet features rock art animals carved in relief, with ridge inlays on the sides: black onyx, turquoise, and red coral. Inside the bracelet is the hidden beauty surprise, prehistoric Anasazi animals carved into the metal.
Price: $1,250 (sterling) 1 1/4" wide.

Item# BN67 -Yei Chiefs.

When the Spaniards came to the Southwest, they brought horses. Here, Ben has taken his idea from a pictograph painted on a canyon wall by a Navajo of ancient times. It depicts a Navajo Yei (god) riding a horse. This new bracelet features four chiefs carved in relief. Channel inlays on the edge of this sterling bracelet are shown with coral, malachite, and black onyx inlays. Inside this bracelet is the hidden beauty surprise, horses carved into the metal.
Price: $1,500 (sterling) 1 1/4" wide.

Item# BN68 -Yei Ring.

The Navajos arrived in the Southwest about a century before the Spaniards. In canyons like Canyon de Chelly, they must have seen the Anasazi carvings. These must have been good ideas, since the Navajos added their art to the walls, some realistic, some of their ancient gods, "Yeis." Here, Ben has put this Yei into a ring.
Price: $150 (sterling).

Item# BN49 -Spirits Of The Ancients Bracelet.

Nighthorse has designed this bracelet as an ode to the Ancients. The "sky" is filled with Anasazi rock art figures, spirits of the Ancients. The Rocky Mountains, even more ancient, are symbols of power and strength through the eons. The mountains are inlays of turquoise and coral. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.)
Price: $1,100 in sterling silver.

Item# BN3 -Domed Side Inlay Bracelet.

This striking bracelet certainly makes a three-dimensional fashion statement. It features lapis, coral, pink coral, turquoise and other opaque, semi-precious stones. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver, also available in 18 kt gold. Custom made to your wrist size.View side.
Price: $2,200 in sterling silver.

Item# BN4 -Basketweave Bracelet.

Inspired by Native American woven baskets, this sterling bracelet is set with three colors of turquoise, sugilite, coral, and lapis. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.) Custom made to your wrist size.
Price: $950 in sterling silver.

Item# BN56 -Basketweave Earrings.

Shown in sterling with inlaid settings of sugalite, turquoise, and malachite. For other colors, choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. It can be made using the same colors as your bracelet.
Approximately 1" long.
Price: $250 in sterling silver.

Item# BN5 -Slim Line Bracelet.

Perspective gives this bracelet an every changing definition. From the top, this bracelet is a slim silver band set with jewels of semi-precious stones. From the side, this bracelet is a large silver band set with tiny jewels. Here, the Slim Line bracelet is featured with lapis, spiderweb turquoise and sugilite. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.) Custom made to your wrist size.View side.
Price: $700 in sterling silver.

Item# BN6 -Step Up Bracelet.

Here the top arch is broken by a brief step of silver, followed by side arches of semi-precious stones. Notice the separated groups of inlaid stones on the two sides. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.) Custom made to your wrist size.
Price: $875 in sterling silver.

Item# BN15 -Box Angle Bracelet.

This is a showy piece with a three-quarter arch of semi-precious, inlaid stones; broken into thirds by a very small, silver band. Each third is a mirror of the others. Available with your choice of opaque stones. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.) Custom made to your wrist size.
Price: $975 set in sterling silver.

Item# BN43 -Oval Top Inlay Bracelet.

For those who want a larger show of their stone settings. The band is emphasized with the arrow symbol. Shown with pink coral and Chinese jade. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver. (Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.) Custom made to your wrist size.
Price: $650 set in sterling silver.

Anasazi, Ancient Ancestors Of The Southwest

The four-corners area is the only place in the United States where the corners of four states come together–Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. It was also the center of the prehistoric Anasazi Indian culture, which include such sites as Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Canyon de Chelly. They left traces of their civilization–pictographs and petroglyphs painted and chipped on the canyon walls. Visiting and studying these prehistoric designs has led to the interpretations you see in the Nighthorse Rock Art Jewelry.

Item# BN18 -Rock Art Bracelet.

If you are a fan of the Southwest, this is the bracelet for you. Ideas for this Rock Art series of jewelry came from Ben Nighthorse's travels in the canyons of the Southwest. Throughout this area, prehistoric, Anasazi Indians left images pecked into, or painted on to the cliff sides. We now call these drawings "Rock Art." Ben has incorporated some of these ancient symbols into this series of jewelry, to remind you of the wonderful times you may have had in the Southwest. (Shown left in a 2" cuff bracelet, 18 kt gold. Shown right in sterling, 1" wide.)
Price: $490 (sterling) 1" wide.
$700 (sterling) 2" wide.
1" wide and 2" wide available in 18 K gold,.
call for price.

Item# BN17 -Rock Art Wedding Band.

Relief designs on these rings are similar to, and a companion of the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art Bracelets. This motif was inspired by the prehistoric, rock art designs found on canyon walls throughout the Four-Corners area, especially on rock cliffs of Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly.
Price: $150 in sterling silver.
Also available in 18 K gold, call for price.

Item# BN52 -Rock Art High Dome Ring.

As are all items in this series, relief designs on these rings are similar to, and a companion of the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art Bracelets. This is definitely a showy ring. Side view, right.
Price: $300 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN53 -Rock Art Oblong Dome Ring.

Here is a breath-taking cocktail ring. The relief designs on these rings are similar to, and a companion of the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art Bracelets. Like the High Dome Ring, this is another showy ring. Side view, right.
Price: $300 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN54 -Rock Art Shield Ring.

Here is another spectacular Rock Art ring. As are all items in this series, relief designs on these rings are similar to, and a companion of the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art Bracelets. This is definitely a showy ring. Side view, right.
Price: $190 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN7 -Rock Art Lightning Bracelet.

Relief designs on these bracelets are similar to the prehistoric designs on the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art Bracelets. Instead of a straight edge design, the edges are curvilinear, reminiscent of the jagged shape of lightning bolts. Lightening bolt symbols are important to Native Americans, since they are symbols of rain and life. The designs were inspired by the prehistoric, rock art designs found on the canyon walls of Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly.
Price: $590 in sterling silver.

Item# BN11 - Rock Art Round Pendant.

A striking companion to the Rock Art bracelets and rings. Relief designs on these pendants are similar to the designs on the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art jewelry. These designs were inspired by the prehistoric, rock art designs found throughout the Four Corners area.
Size: 2 1/4" diameter.
Price: $450 in sterling silver.

Item# BN57 - Rock Art Earrings.

These earrings compliment the Rock Art ensemble. They are curved to produce a close fit, and have the same prehistoric rock symbols found in other Nighthorse Rock Art jewelry.
Size: 1 1/4" long.
Price: $175 in sterling silver.

Item# BN8 - Rock Art Oval-shaped Bolo Tie.

A striking companion to the Rock Art Bracelets and Rings. Relief designs on these bolos are similar to the designs on the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art jewelry. These designs were inspired by the prehistoric, rock art designs found on the canyon walls of Mesa Verde, Chaco and Canyon de Chelly.
Price: $450 in sterling silver.

Item# BN51 - Rock Art Wedge-shaped Bolo Tie.

Another version of the Rock Art Bolo Tie. Kokopelli at the end of each tie. These bolos compliment the designs on the Ben Nighthorse Rock Art jewelry. Inspired by the prehistoric, rock art designs found on the canyon walls of Mesa Verde, Chaco and Canyon de Chelly. For a close-up of the medallion, click here.
Price: $500 in sterling silver.
Medallion Size: Wedge Shape 1 3/4" wide tapering to 1 3/8"
2 3/4" long.

For Horse People.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell is a rancher in Southwestern Colorado, as well as being a US Senator. He raises, trains and shows Champion Quarter Horses. This interest has led to his designs of jewelry with an equine theme. He is especially noted for the spontaneous action he portrays in his horse designs.

Item# BN2 -Sterling Silver Quarter Horses Bracelets.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell sketched this series of four poses showing one of his Quarter Horse mares grazing in a pasture. He turned these silhouette sketches into a beautiful bracelet. If you are a horse person, you know how difficult it is to find drawings of horses that have the correct proportions, head, neck, legs, hind quarters. Spending a life-time on a ranch, and being an artist, Ben knows horses. One look and you know this is a Quarter Horse. Wear this sterling silver bracelet at the next horse show, and heads will turn. Shown in sterling, 1" wide and 1/2" wide.
Price: $390 (sterling) Narrow Bracelet (1/2" wide).
Call for price in 18K gold.
$590 (sterling) Wide Bracelet (1" wide).
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN24 -Horse Wedding Band.

Relief designs on these rings are similar to the designs on the Ben Nighthorse Quarter Horse Bracelets. From sketches of four poses showing one of his Quarter Horse mares grazing in a pasture, he turned these silhouette into a beautiful series, here the wedding band. It is a nice compliment to the bracelets above. (This ring is also available with bears or eagles.) Band is 3/8" wide.
Price: $150 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN23 - Sterling Silver Halter Horse Bracelets.

One time at a horse show, Ben Nighthorse Campbell sketched a group of Quarter Horses in a halter class. This bracelet is the result. Ben has bred, trained and showed Quarter Horses for many years. You can tell he has a good eye by looking at the silhouettes of these blue ribbon stallions (or mares, whichever). There are five silhouettes on this sterling silver bracelet. This piece of jewelry will make you proud. Shown in sterling, 1" wide.
Price: $390 (sterling) Narrow Bracelet (1/2" wide).
Call for price in 18 K gold.
$490 (sterling) Wide Bracelet (1" wide).
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN22 -Sterling Silver Hunter/Jumper Horse Bracelet.

This is a bracelet for you hunter/jumper people. Here is a virtual stop motion sequence of a Thoroughbred Horse setting up, lifting-off, clearing the rail and landing. The silhouettes for this sequence were drawn by Ben Nighthorse, after watching a class at a horse show. You can tell by the action sequence that Ben really knows his horses. He has been breeding, training and showing horses most of his life. As well as being the only Native American to sit in the US Senate, Ben owns a ranch in the Southwestern corner of Colorado. (Shown in sterling, 1" wide.)
Price: $390 (sterling) Narrow Bracelet (1/2" wide).
Call for price in 18 K gold.
$490 (sterling) Wide Bracelet (1" wide).
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN16 -Inlaid Horses Bracelet.

This is an enhanced, inlay version of the Nighthorse Silver Quarter Horse Bracelet. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sketched this series of four poses showing one of his Quarter Horse mares grazing in a pasture. He turned these silhouette sketches into this beautiful bracelet, further enhanced by the stone inlays. and shadow effect. Spending a life-time on a ranch, and being an artist, Ben knows horses. Each horse is set with your choice of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Shown in sterling silver, one inch wide. Custom made to your wrist size. (This bracelet is also available with inlaid bears.)
Price: $900 in sterling silver, 1" wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN37 -Reversible Running Horse Pendant.

Pick your favorite two colors and, you'll look great in this reversible Running Horse Pendant. Again, this design focuses on Ben Nighthorse's interest in working with horses as his inspiration for design. Shown left in onyx, shown right in turquoise. Each side is inlaid with your choice of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination. Shown in sterling silver.
Price: $900 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

The Grand Southwest

Living in the Southwest, next to the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations, a number of pieces have been inspired by these cultures. Nighthorse has interpreted Navajo Yei and Yei-Be-Chei symbols, and representation of Hopi kachina dolls. Also in the Southwest were the prehistoric Mimbres.

Item# BN1 -Mimbres Bracelet.

The motif for this bracelet was inspired by designs on pottery made by the prehistoric Mimbres Indians. These were a group who lived in Southwestern New Mexico, and at the same time as when the Anasazi lived in the Four-Corners area.
Price: $590 in sterling silver, one inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN19 -Yei-Be-Chei Bracelet.

The designs on this bracelet were inspired by god figures appearing in Navajo healing ceremonies. The Yei-Be-Chei are humans dressed as, and representing Navajo gods.
Price: $390 in sterling silver, half-inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN44 -Beadwork I Bracelet.

Sterling. A design patterned after Ben's remembrance of some fancy Indian beadwork.
Price: $390 in sterling silver, one inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

A Dedication To The Noble Animals Of The Southwest

American Indians often believe that a person can inherit some of an animal's virtues by wearing an image of it, a talisman representing natural strength and intelligence. And this interest has led to the Nighthorse designs of jewelry representing noble animals of the Southwest–eagles, bears, cougars, mountain lions, elk, deer, Rocky Mountain sheep, and others.

Item# BN39 -Rocky Mountain Big Horn Rams Bracelet.

Here are the Rocky Mountain Big Horn Rams, an example of a single animal bracelet, with an oxidized background to make the features stand out. This bracelet can be made with any one of more the seven indigenous animals. Or, the bracelet can be made using a group. Shown in sterling, with an oxidized background for contrast.
Price: $490 in sterling silver, one inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN20 -Rocky Mountain Animals Bracelet.

This bracelet features Rocky Mountain indigenous animals: Buffalo, Ram, Elk, Bear, Eagle, Cougar and Deer. This bracelet can also be made featuring just one of the animals, such as this elk bracelet, click here.
Price: $490 in sterling silver, one inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN21 -Bear Tracks Bracelet.

This bracelet has two decorated faces, paw prints on the exterior and bears on the interior.
Price: $490 in sterling silver, half-inch wide.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN50 -Payote Button Ring, Inlay Shank.

A fashion statement on any finger. The feature of this ring is the inlaid dome of semi-precious stones. Shown here with turquoise, charoite, coral, lapis and sugilite, set here in sterling silver. Turquoise is inlaid in the shank of this ring. (Payote is a wild mushroom used in some Indian religious ceremonies.) Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $700 in sterling silver.

Item# BN40 -Scarab Post Ring, Inlay Shank.

Notice the inlay on the shank of this ring. Shown in sterling silver, with lapis and spider web turquoise. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $390 in sterling silver.

Item# BN9 -Single 'V' Ring.

Shown in 18 K gold, this ring features inlaid charoite, malachite, pink coral and jasper. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in sterling silver. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $350 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN14 -Edge Inlay Oval Ring.

Notice the inlay around the perimeter of this ring. Shown left, with turquoise, malachite and charoite. Shown right, with turquoise, lapis and sugilite. Both in sterling silver. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $390 in sterling silver.

Item# BN27 -Princess, Stone Inlay Ring.

Shown left in 18 K gold with coral and jasper, and right in sterling silver with spiderweb turquoise, Chinese turquoise and pink coral. Notice the inlay around the center half of this ring. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $300 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN29 -Wedge Band, Stone Inlay Ring.

Shown left in 18 K gold, set with turquoise, coral, malachite. Shown right in sterling silver, set with pink coral, sugilite, lapis and turquoise. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $350 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN30 - Rectangular Band I & II, Stone Inlay Ring.

Shown left, wider Band I, in sterling, set with spider web turquoise, red coral, Chinese turquoise, spider web turquoise, charoite, serpentine, and Chinese turquoise, in that order, left to right. Shown right, narrower Band II, in 18 K gold, set with pink coral, coral, sugilite, lapis and turquoise. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Custom made to your ring size.
This is a pair of Rectangular Band rings, his and hers, made of black onyx and mother of pearl in sterling silver. Actually, they were a couple's wedding rings. Your can see how the back of the ring is narrower for a comfortable fit. The elegant inlays stop just as they meet the adjacent fingers, apparently nestling into the fingers. We are frequently asked about the dimensions for this ring: The width, front to back, of the Band I, metal, is about 5/8"; Band II, metal is about 3/8".
Price: Band I: $390 in sterling silver. Call for price in 18 K gold.
Price: Band II: $350 in sterling silver. Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN25 -Man's Edge Inlay Rectangular Ring.

Shown in sterling silver with spider web turquoise and pink coral. Note the edge inlay with spider web turquoise, pink coral and lapis. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $425 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN26 -Man's Rectangular Top Ring.

Shown left in sterling silver, with onyx, spider web turquoise, mother of pearl, and coral. Shown right in sterling silver, with lapis and malachite. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price for either: $390 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN28 -Lightning, Stone Inlay Ring.

The lightning motif stems from the Southwestern Native American reverence for rain. Shown left in 18 K gold, with Chinese jade, sugilite and jet. Shown right in sterling, Chinese jade and charoite. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $350 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN41 -Star, Stone Inlay Ring.

As a guide through the night, Native Americans revered the stars. Shown here in sterling, with pink coral and malachite. Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice. Also available in 18 K gold. Custom made to your ring size.
Price: $390 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN31 -Silver Dollar Bolo Tie.

This bolo is hand made from an actual 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar. It's available in a pottery or a snowflake design. Choose your center cabochon from various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice.
Price: $350.

Item# BN13 - Metal Beadwork II Belt Buckle.

Beadwork is regarded as a great prize by most Native Americans. This design caught Nighthorse's eye, and here it is in sterling silver. Size: 2 1/4" high, 3 1/2" wide.
Fits belts to 1 1/2".
Price: $300 in sterling silver.

For Your Sweetheart

Item# BN46 -Heart Earrings.

Shown in sterling with inlaid settings of sugalite, turquoise, and malachite. For other colors, choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice.
Size: each 7/8" wide.
Price: $350 in sterling silver.

Item# BN47 -Heart Pendant.

Shown in sterling with inlaid settings of sugalite, coral, turquoise, lapis, and variscite. For other colors, choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice.
Size: 7/8" wide.
Price: $200 in sterling silver.

Item# BN48 -Heart Pendant.

Shown in sterling with inlaid settings of spider web turquoise and pink coral. For other colors, choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, any combination, your choice.
Size: each 1 3/4" wide.
Price: $550 in sterling silver.

Item# BN34 -Wedge Inlay Earrings.

Clean and simple in design, and very wearable in a variety of situations. Inlaid in your choice of stones.
Approximately 10 mm long.
Price: $300 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN55 -Stirrup Inlay Earrings.

Glamor and color, these inlaid earrings are handsome. Inlaid in your choice of stones.
Price: $350 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN38 -Small Animal Pendants.

Horse, Bear, Buffalo or Eagle. Each set with your choice of colors, includes the chain. These pendants are also available as a pin.
Price: $450 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

Item# BN42 -Reversible Bear Pendant.

Reversible, petroglyph style bear. Shown, left, with pink coral; right, with lapis.
Price: $900 in sterling silver.
Call for price in 18 K gold.

A note about sizing: Ben Nighthorse jewelry is custom made to fit you. Please provide us a ring size; or, if you're purchasing a bracelet, an interior tracing of a bracelet that fits you well, with the opening marked. However, please mail the tracing to us, as a fax frequently tends to distort the lines.

A note about returns: All Ben Nighthorse jewelry is custom made to your size and stone inlay specifications. All Ben Nighthorse jewelry is cast, using the "lost wax" process. Therefore, it is impossible to stretch or bend solid rings and/or bracelets. Since all stone inlays are precision fit, this makes it doubly impossible to make a change. After customers place an order, we allow 48 hours for them to change their minds. After that amount of time, the order is considered "firm," and no changes can be made, and no refunds can be made. If we make an error regarding size or settings, we will either remake the piece, or refund you money.

Semi-Precious gemstone Colors

We are frequently asked about gemstone colors. Unfortunately, because of the different settings of browsers and individual monitors, colors displayed on your computer's screen are only approximate. However, to give you a general idea of gemstone colors we would refer you to International Colored Gemstone Association, and their color/ variety chart. Click here to go to their web site.

Choose from custom combinations of various opaque, semi-precious stones, including sugilite, coral, pink coral, turquoise, lapis, black onyx, white onyx, malachite, charoite, chrysoprase, jasper, variscite, agate, Chinese jade, and also from shell, and mother of pearl.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a member of the Cheyenne Indian Tribe, is the only Native American presently serving in the United States Congress. He is the first American Indian to serve in this august forum in more than 65 years. In recognition of his service, he was inducted into the Council of 44 Chiefs, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Lame Deer, Montana.

Nighthorse served three terms in the U. S. House of Representatives. He now is in his second term of representing Colorado in the United States Senate. Before his election to federal office, he served 4 years in the Colorado State Legislature representing his district in Southwestern Colorado.

Ben Nighthorse is a graduate of San Jose State University. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Air Force, including time in Korea and Japan. While in Japan his interest in metal working grew when he studied under a Samurai sword maker. Under this tutelage, he began to develop techniques for laminating metals and fabricating jewelry. He began to visit museums and study jewelry design. His experiences in the Japanese and the Asian cultures has heavily influence his jewelry design.

Nighthorse, still residing in Southwestern Colorado, is a self-employed jewelry designer, a rancher, and a trainer of champion Quarter Horses, as well as representing his state in the U. S. Senate.

Recommended reading - Check Amazon.com. They stock most of these titles.

Navajo Jewelry, A Legacy of Silver and Stone, by Lois Jacka, Northland Publishing, $14.95 (paper);

The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry, by Theda Bassman, $14.95 (paper);

Zuni Jewelry, by Theda Bassman, $12.95 (paper);

Hallmarks of the Southwest, by Barton Wright, $45.00 (cloth);

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