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| S A M P A T A N I A | ||||
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Sam Patania, as the third generation of Patania artisans, has
followed very much in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before
him. In 1969, at the age of ten, he began his apprenticeship at the
Tucson Thunderbird Shop. For the next decade, his after-school training
would be a major part of his daily routine. But Sam followed his own
path, too, having sought instruction outside the traditions of the shop.
In his 1977-78 school year, Sam enrolled in a jewelry-making course at
Catalina High School where he....explored new approaches to his craft.
In 1979, he became a full-time employee of the Thunderbird Shop. Feeding
his need for knowledge he would attend the University of Arizona in
1988-89, where he met jewelry instructor Michael Croft. Sam tries to keep within the traditions with which he was raised, honoring his father and grandfather, and other artisans as well, including well-known silver designer William Spratling. Sam’s personal philosophy as a jewelry artist reflects this aesthetic: “A desire to learn drives my work,” he says. “New techniques, symmetry, asymmetry, materials—all are areas which continue to drive my designs. Color captures my eye and the thought of the beautiful women who will wear my work keeps me inspired.” Sam’s talents shine like his one-of-a-kind creations, such as the one which is currently in the permanent jewelry collection of the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.. And his work is also on display at the old Thunderbird Shop—now renamed “Patania Sterling Silver Originals,” to honor the creative spirit that has earmarked this family’s heritage for three generations. The strength and character of the Patania name and tradition show no sign of weakening—doubtlessly, this is a family whose standard of excellence will survive and thrive well into both the future and history alike. (taken directly from "Patania: 70 Years of Excellence, Part II" by Shari Watson Miller, MODERN SILVER magazine, April - May, 2001) (See also, An Interview with Sam Patania by Marbeth Schon, MODERN SILVER magazine, Fall/Winter 2009) and read Sam's blog at http://patania-jewelry.ganoksin.com/blogs/ |
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| SAM PATANIA STERLING & 18K GOLD FLOWER NECKLACE & BRACELET | ||||
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Fabulous sterling and 18k gold necklace and bracelet by Sam Patania;
ingeniously entwined sterling and gold wires,
lily shapes and 18K gold
pistils; necklace is approximately 15" around (fits smaller neck);
bracelet is about 7-1/8" long (fits smaller wrist); both pieces are
marked with Sam Patania's makers mark: "FPS, STERLING, 18K;" fine
condition. $10,250.00 (item #C892) |
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SAM PATANIA STERLING & 18K GOLD NADIA CUFF |
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Exquisite sterling and 18k gold cuff by Sam Patania; about 1/4" wide x 3/16" thick; inside diameter approximately 2-1/2", opening about 1-1/8"; fits medium to large wrist; marked with Patania "FPS" stamp and "STERLING;" fine condition. $950.00 (item #C817
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| SAM PATANIA PLATINUM & 18K GOLD NADIA CUFF | ||||
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Here is the crème de
la crème of handmade cuffs--a beautiful platinum and 18k gold
Nadia cuff by Sam Patania; about 5-1/2" around with a 7/8" gap;
inside diameter approximately 2-1/8" side to side and 1--58" from the
inner top to the center gap; width of the cuff is about 6mm (maybe a
hair more) and weight is 79.1 grams; marked: "FPS" and "Pl900" (for 90%
platinum--a standard in the jewelry industry); fine condition.
Price upon request (item #C893) |
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| SAM PATANIA STERLING & 18K GOLD RIO PLATA CUFF | ||||
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Beautiful sterling and 18k gold
Rio Plata cuff by Sam Patania; about 3/4" wide; inside diameter
approximately 2-1/4" (fits small to medium wrist); marked "FPS,
STERLING;" fine condition.
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| SAM PATANIA STERLING & 18K GOLD "TOCI" CUFF | ||||
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