Born in 1969, Darrel Cadman is the brother of well-known silversmith Andy Cadman and a half-brother of renowned smiths Gary and Sunshine Reeves. This group of relatively young smiths (35 to 40 years old) all learned much of their trade from David Reeves (Gary and Sunshine's full-brother who is now deceased). The Cadman brothers and the Reeves brothers, therefore, share a common element of apprenticeship and exhibit certain similarities in their work. Darrel has been smithing silver since 1992.

This Sterling ring's shank has scallop cut edges and small starred repoussée"bump up's" encircling the shank. Simple and made for everyday wear, this shows nice texture and has an oxidized finish which highlights the deep stampwork.

An example of Darrel's work is pictured on page 48 of American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf (photo provided by Chacodog.com). Hallmarked "D. Cadman" and stamped "Sterling" inside.

Width of shank: 1/2" in front tapering to 3/8" in back

Size 9 1/2