Myron Panteah

Myron began making jewelry as a child, learning from his father and grandmother, who worked in a traditional Zuni inlay style. Thumbing through old jewelry issues of Arizona Highways sparked young Myron's interest in contemporary designs. Since he began working as a professional artist in the early 1990s, he has continued to experiment with materials and techniques, creating innovative, often startlingly intricate pieces.

He currently incorporates finely cut-out, or "pierced", symbols into his jewelry. Dragonflies, turtles, frogs, birds, and horses float across a background of soft textured silver overlaid with 14K gold spirals and male/female rain symbols. The symbols are inspired by the petroglyphs near his home in Zuni, NM.

Tiger Iron Earrings #7
Square Cut Earrings #2
Rainbow Druse Quartz Earrings
Square Cut-out Earing #1
Silver & Gold Bracelet #40
Pietersite Earrings #4

 

The stones Myron uses are another distinctive aspect of his approach. He prefers to work with nontraditional stones, such as jaspers and agates.

Winner of numerous awards from prestigious galleries and shows, including Best of Show in 2001 at Eitlejorg, Myron is recognized as a master jeweler. But he knows he can always get better.