Jo Adams

I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Growing up, I spent my summers on relatives ranches and developed a love for ranching, horses and the Western way of life. As a young girl, I was exposed to Native American trading posts in a rural area of New Mexico. They came in horse drawn wagons and the wall behind the counter was covered with stunning turquoise and silver jewelry.As an adult, I moved to an acreage in Black Forest where I raised my sons and had my horses. In the eighties I relocated my family to Scottsdale. The Southwest, desert, and the influence of all things Native American continued to fuel my passion for artwork and jewelry.I started making jewelry by accident when I broke my necklace and found a bead supply store. I began making fun “bling”, got more serious and began using higher quality materials. I began making my own style of Southwest jewelry using turquoise and antique Native American pieces I’ve admired all my life. My studio is in my home filled with western paintings and artifacts that make a wonderful place to create jewelry.

Medium(s): Jewelry