Lantern Dancer

1970's Tommy Singer Vintage Necklace at Lantern Dancer

2012-01-24T10:46:00.000-08:00

For over half a century, Tommy Singer has been creating beautiful jewelry tying in Dine tradition. Pictured here is a Tommy Singer 1970's Silver Necklace with detailed Navajo designs in the silver, and a large Kingman Turquoise stone in the center. It is available on our website.

15% off Estate Jewelry

2011-11-29T22:45:00.000-08:00

15% off all Estate Jewelry at lanterndancer.com

Tommy Singer Bolo Ties

2011-09-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I met with Dine Jewelry Artist Tommy Singer and purchased 2 new and exquisite Bolo Ties. They are both heavy braided black leather with sterling silver tips. One has a large Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stone with a Silver soaring eagle. The other is a buffalo face. You can view and purchase them at LanternDancer.com

Tommy Singer's Mother Earth Collection

2011-07-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Pagosa Springs, Colorado: “I saw you on TV last night,” master Diné artist Tommy Singer said referring to a local access TV commercial featuring Lantern Dancer Gallery owner Doris Green. Lantern Dancer has sold Tommy Singer jewelry for several
years, yet the two had never officially met until that day in 2011. Singer and his son Ben visited with Green for several
hours and during their first face-to-face conversation, Singer showed her a photo of a necklace he designed in 1970, then
he told her he wanted to re-create the line of jewelry and have Lantern Dancer handle it exclusively. The Mother Earth™
collection was born.

The first ensemble, Rebirth™ by Tommy Singer, is symbolic of renewal. The design features a rich, green gemstone from
Utah known as Variscite. The color is reminiscent of the reawakening spring set in layers of hand-stamped sterling silver
symbolic of the life flow of water as it comes from the clouds, the sky, the mountains and circulates into rivers. The
complete set of Rebirth™ is one-of-a-kind and includes a necklace, two cuff bracelets, a pair of earrings, and rings for each
hand. Available for purchase as a complete set to be worn in the Navajo tradition, each piece is numbered and comes with
a certificate of authenticity signed by Tommy Singer.

It is traditional for Diné women to wear a complete set of jewelry: necklace, a cuff on each wrist, a ring on each hand
and earrings for special occasions—especially during the rite of passage from girlhood to womanhood. This type of
ornamentation is part of the celebration of Changing Woman, the Navajo deity that represents the natural order of the
Universe. Each day when the sun rises banishing the dark, we are renewed. During a sacred Diné healing tradition, patients
are cured by going through an experience of death and rebirth. Even the seasons are celebrated for their rites of passage
through birth, maturity, growing old and dying until the earth is born again in the spring. Therefore, it is appropriate that
this first collection be called Rebirth™ and be made of Variscite.

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Contact: Doris Green 970-264-6446
Lantern Dancer
124 East Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
www.lanterndancer.com

By mixing traditional methods of jewelry making with new found materials and techniques, Tommy Singer continues
to revise his signature style. In the Mother Earth™ collection he is not only the designer, but is personally selecting the
highest-grade, cut and polished stones, inlaying them in silver crafted by his own hand. His mastery of materials and years
of experience provide him with an opportunity to recreate previous concepts in an entirely new way.

And it somehow seems fitting that Singer selected Lantern Dancer Gallery in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, nearly halfway
between Blanca Peak to the East and Hesperus Peak to the West, two of the four sacred Navajo mountains. Every act of the
Diné is interconnected. Every action, every creation, every waking moment is a living prayer. There is no concept of religion
as an activity separate from daily life.

And there is only one Rebirth™ and only one place to purchase the ensemble and future ensembles in the Mother Earth™
collection—Lantern Dancer Gallery.

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Professionally photographed, high resolution imagery is available upon request.

On August 6, 2011, Tommy Singer will be available for interviews with the media at Lantern Dancer
Gallery. Please contact Lantern Dancer to arrange.

Tommy Singer was born in a small community on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. His father, Tsinnigine Hathali,
was a Navajo Medicine Man and silversmith who began teaching his son when he was 7
years old. By the age of 21, Singer was creating jewelry full-time. Like his father, he is also
a Medicine Man. Singer incorporates many traditional sandpainting and rug designs into
his jewelry. In the 1960s, Singer invented and perfected the use of turquoise and coral
chips in inlaid silver. This method of design referred to as “chip-inlay” has been shared
and copied by other Navajo artists. In recent years, Singer returned to silversmithing and
has created silver overlaid jewelry with intricate designs. Overlay is created by soldering
two pieces of silver together. The top piece features a design element meticulously cut
out of silver, the bottom piece is oxidized and often textured to produce a contrasting
background. His most recent works often include 14-karat gold overlaid on silver and
carved silver beads. Singer signs each of his works with his distinctive marks: T. Singer,
T and a crescent moon, or Thomas Singer.

Navajo Silversmithing can be traced back to the 1860’s, though some suggest that the Navajo were forging silver
as early as 1795. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, learned his craft from a Mexican blacksmith and passed it along to
his sons. Later in the 1880s, J.L. Hubbell hired several Mexican silversmiths to teach the craft to Navajos at this Trading Post
in Ganado, Arizona.

Variscite is an aluminum phosphate mineral colored by traces of chromium. According to larger mythology, Variscite is a
good meditation stone and centers the Solar Plexus and heart chakras. It helps with remembrance of past lives.

Lantern Dancer specializes in Native American and contemporary Southwestern jewelry, Southwestern art and
pottery. Singer chose Lantern Dancer and owner Doris Green to represent this line exclusively because of the way
she promotes and supports the artists she carries. Lantern Dancer provides Santa Fe Quality at Pagosa Prices available
worldwide at www.lanterndancer.com.

Tommy Singer at Lantern Dancer

2011-04-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

We recently had the pleasure of a visit from Navajo Jewelry Artist Tommy Singer! He brought us several fine selections of jewelry which can be viewed at our website
He will be our guest at Lantern Dancer on August 6th so be sure to stop in the store.

2010-11-18T12:44:00.000-08:00

Lantern Dancer has just received several new Calvin Begay rings. To view our beautiful selection go to www.lanterndancer.com

Alfred Lee at Lantern Dancer

2010-09-17T13:36:00.000-07:00

Native American Jewelry Artist Alred Lee is at Lantern Dancer September 17th and 18th. Alfred is a certified Native American Jewelry Appraiser. Each customer can bring in one item for a free appraisal and receive 15% off Alfred's jewelry.
Our website customers can enjoy the same 15% off discount online!

New Jewelry

2010-08-18T16:08:00.000-07:00

We just received some new beautiful pieces of jewely at Lantern Dancer. Rare Sugilite Pendants and Rings, Ribbon Turquoise Earrings and Rings, and Alfred Lee Charite Pendants. Check the website

Necklace Set by Calvin Begay

2010-07-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Our customers love our store! Many say it is their first stop in Pagosa. When they leave town they visit our website in search of beautiful jewelry at affordable prices. Our most popular Jewelry Artist is Calvin Begay.
Calvin Begay is an award-winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman; born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 and raised in Tohatchi in northwestern New Mexico. Calvin has a unique ability to translate traditional Navajo inlay techniques into a reflection of his Native American heritage, yet have an elegant and contemporary flair which is perfect for our customers.
please visit our website to see Calvin's work.

Calvin Begay

2010-07-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

Lantern Dancer just received a wide assortment of new pieces by Navajo Jewelry Artist Calvin Begay. He does amazing inlaid work.
Check out his work on our website!

Lantern Dancer's 5th Anniversary

2010-07-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

Lantern Dancer celebrated our 5th anniversary July 3rd!
Thanks to all of our wonderful customers for coming to the store and helping us celebrate. Calvin Begay was in the store all day. He brought several new beautiful pieces!
Thanks to all!
Lantern Dancer

Men's Rings

2010-04-29T13:53:00.001-07:00

Calvin Begay men's ring featuring Turquoise, Jet and Sterling Silver

Tuscon Gem Show

2010-01-21T12:06:00.001-08:00

I WILL BE ATTENDING THE TUCSON 2010 GEM SHOW JANUARY 29 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2,
FOCUSING ON ADDING NEW MERCHANDISE TO KEEP LANTERN DANCER STYLE CURRENT,
STYLISH AND EXCITING. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ME TO KEEP UP WITH THE
JEWELRY TRENDS TO PLEASE MY CUSTOMERS. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR UNIQUE GEMSTONES
THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THE FOUR CORNERS AREA...

OUR SLOGAN IS SANTA FE QUALITY AT PAGOSA PRICES

DORIS GREEN,
Lantern Dancer
Owner

Lantern Dancer Sale

2010-01-16T06:07:00.000-08:00

This weekend Lantern Dancer Store is having a sale of 10% off merchandise $1-$100 and 15% off merchandise over $100.
Enter code 1iOid0v3kT at checkout at www.lanterndancer.com

Calvin Begay Pendant

2010-01-10T06:21:00.001-08:00

Calvin Begay Pendant available at Lantern Dancer.
www.lanterndancer.com

Lapis Heart Pendant

2010-01-07T14:04:00.001-08:00

A Calvin Begay Heart Pendant features Lapis

Calvin Begay Heart Pendant

2010-01-06T05:26:00.000-08:00

This beautiful Calvin Begay Heart Pendant features Turquoise, Malachite, Lapis, Charoite, and Spiney Oyster and is reversible to detailed Silver design on reverse side.

Calvin Begay Heart Pendant

2010-01-05T05:54:00.001-08:00

This Calvin Begay Heart Pendant features Turquoise, Lapis and Spiney Oyster. It is the perfect Valentine gift!

Hearts are our Theme of the Month!

2010-01-04T12:41:00.001-08:00

www.lanterndancer.com

Tommy Singer

2010-01-02T07:42:00.000-08:00

Lantern Dancer carries several pieces by Navajo Jewelry Maker Tommy Singer. Tommy Singer was born in Arizona in a small community on the Navajo Reservation. His father was a silversmith and he taught his son the skills to carry on this traditional Navajo art form. In the 1960s , Thomas Singer became famous for inventing and perfecting the use of turquoise and coral chips in inlaid silverwork. This method of design is referred to as "chip-inlay." So successful was this technique that many Navajo craftsmen have copied the method. One can easily recognize Singers’s work because he finishes each piece with his mark: either "T. Singer"or "T and a crescent moon." and "Thomas Singer." Whether Singer creates a bolo tie, buckle, ring, or bracelet, each piece is one-of-a-kind. "All my jewelry is made to satisfy my customers. I strive to make each piece unique,” Singer says.

Calvin Begay

2010-01-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

Check out Lantern Dancer on YOutube. Calvin Begay explains his jewelry making processes.

Calvin Begay

2009-12-31T07:04:00.001-08:00

Lantern Dancer carries several of Calvin Begay's jewelry masterpieces. Calvin Begay is an award-winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman; born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 and raised in Tohatchi in northwestern New Mexico. Calvin has a unique ability to translate traditional Navajo inlay techniques into a reflection of his Native American heritage, yet have an elegant and contemporary flair which is perfect for our customers.

FINE ART

2009-12-30T07:31:00.000-08:00

Lantern Dancer carries Fine Art by Rick Unger, Claire Goldrick, and Barbara Rossner.
This picture is called Drinking in the View, by Barbara Rossner.

Estate Jewelry

2009-12-29T19:28:00.000-08:00

Native American Jewelry Artists

2009-12-29T16:03:00.000-08:00

Lantern Dancer specializes in Southwestern Jewelry. We carry handmade jewelry by Native American Artists. Some of our most popular designs are by Tommy Singer, Calvin Begay, Vernon Phillips, Alfred Lee, Ronnie Willie and Edna Harper. Visit us at www.lanterndancer.com.

Lantern Dancer

2009-12-29T15:17:00.000-08:00

Lantern Dancer specializes in Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry, Pottery and Fine Art. Our store is located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and is available on the web at www.lanterndancer.com.