MAY 2025 - TOMMY JACKSON

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and phenomenal silversmith Tommy Jackson. Tommy was considered a longtime family member of the Pickle Barrel Trading Post, along with his wife Marie, who created spectacular jewelry with stunning quality turquoise and other stones. This man was exceptionally gifted in his art and a genuinely kind soul. 

This month we take a look at Tommy's incredible work and offer a little bit of history about this well-known talented silversmith.

Tommy was known for using large amounts of sterling silver, old silver coins, etc., in his work, giving each piece a 'heft' that assured you that his pieces were of high quality.

Tommy Jackson was born on January 20, 1958. He is a Navajo artist from Chinle, Arizona. Tommy learned the art of silversmithing from his mother and father, Martha and Gene Jackson. 



Tommy is known for his work in both gold and silver. He has won numerous awards for his beautiful and unique jewelry from the Heard Museum Show in Phoenix, Santa Fe Indian Market and The Museum of Northern Arizona, to name a few. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. 

In recent years, he taught at Wide Ruins Community School. He taught Navajo children Navajo reading, writing, history and culture and arts and crafts. Many of his former students are now established jewelers themselves.

Tommy is married to a wonderful woman named Marie Jackson, who is also a jeweler. They have seven children who reside in Ganado, Arizona. Tommy once said “Marie and I give a lot of credit to the Lord for blessing our hands and giving us talent to make unique and beautiful jewelry.” Our hearts go out to the family as he will truly be missed.

Enjoy our extensive selection of this true master

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