Legendary Patania Jewelry

Celebrate three generations of significant American jewelers in the only authorized history of the Patania family. The family’s unique jewelry blended their Italian heritage, midcentury modern design, and influences from Native American southwestern jewelry. The authors chronicle the history of the family from 1899, up to the present day, where the third generation continues the tradition of designing and making modern jewelry with a southwestern flair. This first full-length publication for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts documents the jewelry made by the Patanias and other craftspeople sold at their Thunderbird Shop, including information to attribute and date pieces, history of hallmarks used, and biographies of noted silversmiths that worked there. Beautiful images, including full-page photos of never-before-published masterpieces, make this the definitive resource on the family and their continuing legacy. Kim Messier, Pat Messier | 256pp | HC