Poyer, Jimmy
JIMMY POYER was born in 1954 close to Mexican Water, Arizona and was raised near Red Mesa, south of the Four Corners. His traditional Navajo family upbringing gave him a strong sense of values. He attended high school in Shiprock and did well in school. He spent a few semesters at BYU and University of New Mexico before deciding that college was not for him. Instead, he felt the lure of travel and his first love, music. He began to work as an apprentice to renowned jeweler, Jimmie Harrison, when he wasn't on tour. It wasn't long before he began to make jewelry on his own, borrowing the inlay style from Harrison, but creating his own unique Native American designs.
He presently lives in Farmington, New Mexico. |  | |
While his jewelry is sold across the country in fine galleries and museum shops and demand for his work is high, Poyer has resisted the temptation to set up a shop with other people producing his work or to cast the silver and gold for his designs. Every piece is built by hand from sheet silver, wire and natural stones. Jimmy Poyer is proud of every piece he creates. His greatest pleasure comes from having others enjoy his work. 
Jimmy Poyer creates a Southwest feel to the traditional hoop earring. This earring hangs 1 inch and is made of sterling silver.
Jimmy Poyer's bolo is made with elegant inlay. The stones used are tigers eye, white buffalo turquoise, and onyx. It measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.
Jimmy Poyer is the creator of this wonderful 14k gold pendent. It is inlaid with Spiney Oyster shell and black jade. This is a wonderful dainty pendent.
The inlay in Jimmy Poyer's work is beautiful! This money clip is perfect gift for yourself or someone special. It measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 inch.
Classic design by Jimmy Poyer. This bear pin is made of beautiful turquoise and lovely matrix. There are four exquisite dots that move along the center stone of the pin. It measures 1 1/8 inches by 1 3/8 inches.
This belt buckle is made of sterling silver and stones are denim lapis, malachite, turquoise and jet. It measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 5/8 inches.
A new design from Jimmy Poyer this necklace is made up of eleven hand made inlaid turquoise circles. It has a chain that can be adjusted from 16 inches to twenty inches in length.
Each cube is unique and the color combinations are lovely. The length of this piece ranges from 13 inches to 19 inches.
Exquisitely inlaid necklace made by Jimmy Poyer is one of his latest creations. The color and geometric designs on this set create a beautiful look. The length can be adjusted to hang 15 inches to 20 inches.
Yei spirit figures head is abstracted in the bolo that is inlaid with assorted natural stones and shells. The length of the bolo is 22 inches, the tips are 2 1/4 inches long.
Jimmy Poyer's inlaid buckles and bolos are created all by hand by Poyer in his workshop in Farmington, NM. We see Jimmy often as he hand delivers these pieces to us. The bolo is JJPBO7-8 FOR $ 279.00 and the buckle is JJPBU8-6 for $270.00. Bolo measures 2 3/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches at the widest.
Jimmy Poyer contemporary Navajo jewelry. We have an excellent assortment of Jimmy's work at the moment. We could put a set together for you. Bracelet JJPBR9-1 $525.00 - Earrings JJPPE8-56 $ 244.00 and Pendant JJPER8-20 $120.00.
Geometric pendant is inlaid with jet, turquoise, Bisbee in sterling silver. Measures 2 inches long including the bale.
Small inlaid bear pendant by Navajo jeweler Jimmy Poyer. Measures 1 1/8 inches long including the bale. Call about colors and stone combination's we have available for shipping. Jimmy also has other sizes of the bears in pendants and pins.
Dangle rectangle earring with assorted stone combination's. The rectangle measures 5/8 inches. Call for personal assistance with color choices.
Shown is a small sampling of assorted stone combination by Navajo jeweler Jimmy Poyer. All are set in sterling silver most have jet, turquoise and another shell or stone. Call for personal assistance.
Featured is a matching set of natural stones and sterling silver, by Navajo jewelry artist Jimmy Poyer. The earrings are code JJPER8-26 and measure 5/8 inches long and are priced at $ 105.00. Call about other stone colors and combinations we may have in the gallery.
JJPPE8-54 - Jimmy Poyer Bear Pendant $ 199.00 JJPE8-175 - Jimmy Poyer Earrings $ 75.00 Call about other styles and stone combinations we may have.
Bear Pendant- JJPPE8-52 $ 199.00 Cube Earring- JJPE8-173 $ 75.00 Navajo artist Jimmy Poyer. Call about other color combinations.
Contemporary Navajo inlay belt buckle, by Jimmy Poyer. Jimmy has been making these hand made inlaid jewelery piece for us here at the gallery for several decades. Call to see about other color combination's.
