Arland Ben Jewelry Is Among the Finest and Most Collectible Artists

Native American artist, Arland Ben was born in Bluff, Utah. He is famous for his overlay gold and silver jewelry which features hand cut overlay design and a rare gem grade turquoise. He learned the basics of jewelry making at the age of 29 from his brother in law Vincent Platero. He later taught himself the overlay and goldsmithing techniques which have made him famous. His signature pieces incorporate ancient petroglyph designs which are inspired by the rock art found in his native homeland. He is also well known for the prehistoric art motifs used in his designs which are inspired by the ancient drawings at Newspaper Rock in Utah.

Arland Ben studied art at Brigham Young University and also attended premed courses at the University of Utah. He was active in wrestling before he became a jeweler. He has diverse talents that are not confined to jewelry making. His other professional endeavors include doing the stunt work and acting in movies like "Last of the Mohicans", "Geronimo" and "Buffalo Girls". Arland has won several awards in jewelry making including the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard museum show. He lives in New Mexico and is a husband and father of two sons apart from being an avid horse rider. His latest artistic endeavor is photography and his work is highly regarded.

Arland Ben jewelry is in a class of its own. The rare and beautiful turquoise used in his jewelry pieces make it even more valuable and collectible. His earrings, bracelets, pendants, bolos and buckles combine both a traditional feel and a contemporary look. Their timeless elegance is unmistakable. Arland has become one of the most highly respected and widely collected Native American artists as he is able to impress people of different tastes and preferences to find their choice of jewelry in the pieces created by him.

The stylish jewelry created by Arland Ben is available in museums throughout the world, in fine art galleries and now on the internet. All you have to do is search for the appropriate keyword in your favorite search engine and you will come across many sites selling jewelry made by Arland Ben. As with any purchase, however, it is important to learn more about the store and its reliability with whom you are working with and the services offered by them are customer centric or not. Apart from it, whether they establish a relationship with the clientele who are working with them.

Turquoise Direct is one of the most prominent sellers of authentic handmade turquoise jewelry, designed by award winning Native American artists, including Julian Lovato, Harry H.