E. Richards

E. Richards is a talented Navajo (Diné) silversmith whose work gained recognition during the prolific period of Southwestern jewelry in the 1970s and 80s. While detailed biographical records are scarce (as is common for many master bench-smiths of that era), their hallmark is synonymous with high-quality traditional fabrication. E. Richards is noted for a distinctive “Old Style” approach, favoring natural, matrix-heavy turquoise stones and classic Navajo design elements like twisted wire, saw-tooth bezels, and hand-stamped silver beads. Pieces by this artist are valued by collectors for their technical consistency, sturdy construction, and their adherence to the timeless, organic aesthetic of classic Navajo jewelry.