My name is Clay Crowther and I’m a 5th generation Navajo silversmith, proudly continuing a legacy rooted in both tradition and creativity. I create handmade sterling silver jewelry using turquoise, shells, and a variety of other stones. Every piece is crafted by hand, with meaning, patience, and purpose.

I live in a quiet town in Arizona, raising my two boys and working as a full-time silversmith. My life revolves around family, silversmithing, and the open road. I travel across Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado to share my work at art markets and Native shows throughout the year. This journey isn't one I take alone though. I’m blessed to work side by side with my mother, Lyanne Goodluck, and my brother Franklin Crowther. My sister Nalyn Goodluck also creates and sells beautiful jewelry part-time. She’s a full-time college student in Arizona and uses silversmithing to help fund her studies. My mom taught me and my five siblings to silversmith. I’ve been doing this art for over three years now.

Silversmithing isn’t just a job for me, it’s a way of life. It’s how I care for my family, honor my ancestors, and keep our stories alive. When you wear one of my pieces, you're not just buying jewelry. You're carrying part of a living tradition going back generations.

I put care into every step of the jewelry process. From selecting quality stones, to shaping and stamping by hand, to polishing each piece until it feels just right. I want my work to feel powerful when you wear it. Something that holds meaning, connection, and spirit.

Whether you're discovering Navajo art for the first time or collecting meaningful pieces for years, I’m honored you're here. I believe jewelry should do more than decorate. It should speak to you on many levels, uplift your spirit, and feel like it was made just for you.

Thank you for supporting Native artists and handmade traditions. You're helping us continue something sacred and build a future for the next generation.

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