Carol Felley
Carol Felley is an American jewelry designer known for her unique and intricately crafted pieces that often feature natural materials and Native American motifs. Felley was born in Chicago in 1942 and began her jewelry-making career in the 1970s in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Felley's designs often incorporate natural materials such as turquoise, coral, and silver, as well as precious stones and pearls. She is known for her use of intricate metalwork and stamping techniques that create detailed designs and patterns. Her jewelry is inspired by the Southwest landscape and Native American culture, and often features traditional Native American symbols and imagery.
Felley's jewelry has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including the Museum of Arts and Design's 2010 exhibition "Legacy: Jewelry Techniques of West Africa" and Lapidary Journal's 2011 "Jewelry Arts Awards" issue. Her pieces are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in galleries and museums throughout the United States.
Carol Felley continues to create new pieces and operate her jewelry business from her studio in Santa Fe. Her designs are a unique fusion of traditional Native American techniques and contemporary jewelry design, making them highly valued and collectible.
Felley's designs often incorporate natural materials such as turquoise, coral, and silver, as well as precious stones and pearls. She is known for her use of intricate metalwork and stamping techniques that create detailed designs and patterns. Her jewelry is inspired by the Southwest landscape and Native American culture, and often features traditional Native American symbols and imagery.
Felley's jewelry has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including the Museum of Arts and Design's 2010 exhibition "Legacy: Jewelry Techniques of West Africa" and Lapidary Journal's 2011 "Jewelry Arts Awards" issue. Her pieces are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in galleries and museums throughout the United States.
Carol Felley continues to create new pieces and operate her jewelry business from her studio in Santa Fe. Her designs are a unique fusion of traditional Native American techniques and contemporary jewelry design, making them highly valued and collectible.
