(Hopi, born 1949) An apprentice to her uncle Charles Loloma for many years, she went out on her own after 1989 and became known as one of the finest jewelers in the country. SONWAI is the Hopi female word for beauty, and her pieces are avidly collected worldwide.
(Hopi, born 1949) An apprentice to her uncle Charles Loloma for many years, she went out on her own after 1989 and became known as one of the finest jewelers in the country. SONWAI is the Hopi female word for beauty, and her pieces are avidly collected worldwide.
Available works:
B 3457
You can always count on Verma to make something beautiful, like this small-sized cast and hallmarked bracelet. Note the gold decorations. Inside size 5 3/8” with a 15/16” opening (can be adjusted), width 1 1/4”, weight 63 grams.
E 3589
Absolutely gorgeous shield-style earrings by Sonwai with gold accents flanking channel inlaid coral, turquoise and angel skin coral, hallmarked. Posts, with omega backs. 1 1/8” x 1 3/8”, weight 17 grams.