Eric Cifani

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Eric learned the Art of Jeweling from his grandfather Joseph Cifani, High School, and College. He continues working on tools in the Cifani family for 70 years. Eric’s artistic philosophy is that nature is the creator. His role is to seek, find, see, reveal, and arrange each piece in the spirit of Mother Earth’s unique creations. Co-manifesting one-of-a-kind, 100% natural, artisan-mined, and handcrafted heirloom jewelry.

Eric’s award-winning work has been internationally published and also exhibited in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Burning Man, Nevada State Art Museum and several others. Also featured on NPR & PBS, his creative process is well-documented on social media to help and inspire other artists. Eric is a volunteer supervisor for the Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society (SNGMS).