Our Native American line was born from friendship and respect. The designs originated from real connections my father made many years ago with people who shared their traditions, symbols, and understanding of how everything in nature is interconnected. Each piece in this collection embodies the spirit of gratitude and harmony, created to honor the teachers and communities that helped shape it.
In his late twenties, my father lived on reservations in Santa Barbara County and other parts of California, later spending time in Arizona. During those years, he learned deeply from Native communities. They taught him to see the land as a living being, to move in rhythm with the seasons, and to recognize that spirit flows through all living things.
Those lessons became part of him. His early designs were the Sun and Moon, the Man and Woman, the Snake, the Hawk, and the Tree of Life. All of which reflected his growing fascination with symbols that connect us to the spirit world and to one another.
Over time, that vision shaped Quick Silver Mint.
Each medallion became more than metal. It became a reminder of peace, protection, and unity with the natural world.
My father has always believed in community, in helping people, in loving the planet, and in sharing joy through his art.
When I was sick, he went to a ceremony and received blessings there. Afterward, he came to my home and brought those blessings with him. He got me a medallion that carried the same energy of protection and prayer. It became a tool to hold onto that connection, a reminder that spirit never leaves us when we stay open to it.
Years later, he handed me a book called Think Indigenously by Doug Good Feather, a Lakota author and spiritual teacher. Doug writes,
“The goal of this book is to guide people on a personal spiritual journey to make connection, using their own indigenous heritage, teachings, and way of life. We may not all be Native American, but each and every one of us is indigenous to Mother Earth.”
His words remind us that when we honor the Earth, we reconnect with the same spirit that connects us all.
In a world that sometimes separates us, it’s important to remember there are far more things that connect us. My grandmother used to say, “We are all God’s children.” Doug’s way of saying it is that we are all from this planet. The words may be different, but the message remains the same: we need to take care of one another and appreciate the beauty around us.
This November, Quick Silver Mint will donate a portion of sales from our Native American line to support Doug Good Feather’s Lakota Way Healing Center, which is running a coat and toy drive for families in need.
If jewelry is not something you’re looking for this season, please consider making a small donation directly to support this important work.
The Pima Sun symbolizes life, warmth, and renewal. For the Pima people, the sun represents the Creator’s energy, the source of growth, balance, and harmony in the natural world. Its rays remind us that light connects all living things, guiding us to live with gratitude, purpose, and respect for life.
North Star is a symbol of guidance, truth, and ancestral wisdom. As a constant light in the sky, it reminds us to stay true to our path and connected to spirit.
Through the generosity of my father’s connections, I have had the privilege of attending Powwows and participating in sweat lodges. These experiences have taught me the importance of humility, gratitude, and the value of listening.
Every piece in our Native American line comes from relationships built on mutual respect. We continue to honor artists like Lorenzo, whose Bear Paw design embodies the spirit of balance and connection. My father keeps a royalty log for his artwork, not because it’s required, but because it’s simply the right thing to do.
At Quick Silver Mint, we believe success means lifting others up along the way.
Connection is where spirit finds its voice.