While Ben Nighthorse Campbell may be best known as a former United States
Senator from Colorado, his unmatched talent as a Native American jewelry
designer is what makes him a favorite here at Verkamps.
For over fifty years, Northern Cheyenne
artist Ben Nighthorse has created beautiful, award-winning jewelry designs
using the finest gemstones and precious metals.
Ben Nighthorse moved to Tokyo in 1960 to train for the 1964 Olympic games,
where he captained the U.S. Olympic Judo Team. In Japan, his interest in
metal working grew when he studied under a Samurai sword maker. He began to
develop techniques of laminating metals and jewelry designs which were
heavily influenced by his time in the Asian culture. This can be seen today
in his world-class work.
After he moved back to the United States, he and his wife, Linda, became
champion horse trainers. His love of horses, and animals in general, helped
him to create new and innovative designs. American Indians often believe
that a person can inherit some of an animal’s virtues by wearing an image of
it. That is one reason why noble animals have always played an important
role in Nighthorse’s designs.
Ben Nighthorse also started to focus on using finer materials in his
jewelry, which were more desired by his European collectors. He uses only
the finest natural gemstones, and insists on using 18 karat gold and
sterling silver. Today, Nighthorse’s work stands apart from so much jewelry
made with lesser materials. If you own a piece, you’ll understand why it is
in such demand.
Nighthorse chooses to display his artwork in only a handful of galleries
throughout the Southwest. We are proud that Verkamp's is one of those
chosen few.
Each piece of Nighthorse jewelry bears the
distinctive 'Ben Nighthorse Campbell" hallmark. Also, as a special
consideration for his collectors, Nighthorse provides a serial-numbered
Certificate of Authenticity with each piece or art.
As you browse through these pages, keep in mind that by clicking on "Order Now" you are actually only inquiring
about the piece. If that particular item has already been sold,
another may be custom-made just for you.
Contact us
for further details.
