Collection: Jesse Robbins

Born and raised in Prescott, Arizona, Jesse Robbins became interested in Native American jewelry early on through the influence of his mother. Having grown up in that unusual environment, he was also drawn early on to pottery, one of the Native American arts and crafts. He majored in archaeology in college, traveling all over the American Southwest to learn about Native American history, culture and customs, and then re-examining those experiences back in his hometown of Prescott.

It was then that a chance meeting with Randy “Bubba” Shackleford opened up Jesse's future. Under the guidance of Bubba, who was working at Falcon Trading Company, Jesse threw himself into learning traditional tufa casting along with the fundamentals of silversmithing. Besides making jewelry, Jesse also devotes himself to cutting and shaping gemstones, starting with turquoise.

He continues to work with Prescott as his home ground. He also shares work with another local silversmith, Jock Favour.