David Rosales White Buffalo Inlaid Sterling Silver Earrings

The Supersmith Collection offers a selection of some of the highest-quality Sterling Silver Native American style jewelry available in the Southwest today. Nationally renowned Designer David Rosales is one of the finest contemporary Southwest Designers in the world today and is the founder and co-owner of Supersmiths, Inc. Hailing from Gallup, NM, David has been in the jewelry business since 1984 and started Supersmiths in 1997. Since 1997, David and his partner John Delagdo, have taken the industry by storm with their beautiful jewelry. Gorgeous stone combinations and remarkable settings bring this hand-crafted jewelry to a new level.

His work has been featured all over the country including Caesar's Palace, In-Style Magazine, Cowboy and Indian Magazine, Niche Magazine, Native People Magazine and has been seen on the Alley McBeal Show.

David has “handpicked” many of the talented Navajo and Zuni silver and goldsmiths that create each piece of jewelry by hand. Supersmithstrives to exceed expectations of designs and quality in beautiful, wearable art. All David Rosales jewelry designs can be ordered in any stone color combination listed and/or in 14K gold. Special order pricing will be provided upon request. All pieces are also available in your choices of raised cobble inlay or smooth inlay.

Opalized Calcite: Earth’s Subtle Alchemy

Opalized Calcite is a stunning, naturally occurring fusion of calcite and opal, creating dreamy bands or swirls of cream, gold, caramel, and soft pink hues. This stone is often sourced from Mexico and the southwestern U.S., where unique geological conditions allow opal to permeate calcite veins, resulting in this beautifully patterned mineral.

In Native American-style jewelry, Opalized Calcite brings an earthy warmth and spiritual depth, frequently set in sterling silver to highlight its natural luster. Though not traditional to Indigenous designs, its tones harmonize beautifully with stones like turquoise and spiny oyster.

Each piece offers gentle movement in its coloration—reminiscent of canyon walls or desert sunrises—making it a favorite for those who appreciate organic, soothing elegance in their jewelry.

Black Chert – A Stone of Strength and Mystery

Black Chert is a dense, fine-grained cryptocrystalline stone formed from silica-rich sediment, often found in ancient seabeds and limestone formations. It has been used by Indigenous cultures for centuries, primarily for tools and ceremonial objects due to its hardness and flakable texture. In jewelry, Black Chert offers a deep, velvety luster with subtle tonal variations ranging from jet black to smoky gray.

While not as common as turquoise or onyx in Native American jewelry, it is sometimes incorporated by contemporary artists looking to honor traditional materials while bringing a modern edge to their work. Its earthy presence pairs beautifully with sterling silver and natural stones, offering a grounded and powerful aesthetic.

Quartz – The Timeless Stone of Light and Energy

Quartz is one of the most abundant and versatile minerals on Earth, celebrated for its clarity, range of colors, and energetic properties. From clear Quartz to smoky, rose, and rutilated varieties, each form carries its own unique beauty and meaning. Clear Quartz, often called the "master healer," has long been prized for its spiritual and amplifying qualities.

In Native American jewelry, Quartz has been used for both its aesthetic value and its spiritual significance. Tribes like the Navajo and Zuni have incorporated Quartz into ceremonial tools, beadwork, and contemporary jewelry, often pairing it with turquoise or silver to enhance both contrast and symbolism.

Quartz is found around the world, with notable deposits in Arkansas, Brazil, Madagascar, and Colorado. Its durability and natural luster make it a perfect choice for rings, pendants, and earrings that blend everyday wear with deeper meaning.