enchanted treasures
Packard’s on the Plaza
Mike Thompson Sterling silver and spiney oyster medallion necklace and post earrings set Young Navajo artist Mike Thompson creates traditional silver jewelry which highlights each hand-selected stone with detailed craftsmanship. Pieces in turquoise, coral, and spiney oyster tell the story of vision and dedication to the art. 61 Old Santa Fe Trail, 800-648-7358 or 505-983-9241, shoppackards.com
Packard’s on the Plaza Michelle Tapia, She Dreamt She Was a Ballerina, silver, 14k gold, fossilized ivory, and peridot The dreams and whimsical imagination of Michelle Tapia bring a new perspective to the fine art of scrimshaw. Cats, dogs, mermaids, dragonflies, and Day of the Dead motifs painstakingly wrought in fossilized ivory, silver, and gold enchant the wearer. 61 Old Santa Fe Trail, 800-648-7358 or 505-983-9241 shoppackards.com
Packard’s on the Plaza
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Packard’s on the Plaza Walt Doran, Sterling silver, 12-piece, leather-backed, second-phase concha belt with brown strap Decades of experience in blacksmithing and making his own silversmithing tools are evident in the work of Walt Doran. He creates concha belts, bracelets, and silver objects the old fashioned way—with many layers, hand-carved and hand-finished. 61 Old Santa Fe Trail, 800-648-7358 or 505-983-9241, shoppackards.com
Michael Davids
Hal and Margie Hiestand Turquoise Mountain and Emerald Valley turquoise necklace, matching bracelet, and earrings The beat of the ancestral dance in tribal sands echoes in exquisite jewelry. 2,000-year-old beads, stones, and coins are fused with gold and silver to build medallions and opulent designs for necklaces, belts, earrings, and bracelets. Select your piece of ancient history at Packard’s on the Plaza. 61 Old Santa Fe Trail, 800-648-7358 or 505-983-9241 shoppackards.com