Gerald Stinn vintage silver jewelry

Gerald Stinn vintage silver jewelry
Mid-century modernist jeweler Gerald (Jerry) Stinn (April 22, 1937 – December 30, 2019) handcrafted sterling silver jewelry in his studio in Santa Maria, California. The designer traditionally used 925 sterling silver and natural stones, such as turquoise, onyx, moonstone, as well as pearls and ebony wood. Stinn’s hammered necklaces, earrings and bracelets have a unique craftsmanship and are highly collectible today.
Noteworthy, his wearable art pieces which mostly include hammered cuff bracelets and necklaces are on permanent display in major national art museums, including the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.
Born in Urbandale, Iowa on April 22, 1937, Gerald Stinn attended local Catholic schools and graduated from the Drake University in Iowa, where he studied jewelry, crafts, and design. Later he taught jewelry art and design in public schools and the Des Moines Art Center.
Gerald M. Stinn passed away on New Year’s eve, December 30, 2019, at the age of 82.