About
Bootleg Silver Co. is the artisan metalsmithing studio of Suzette Meyers — a Southwest artist forging heirloom jewelry through a marriage of silver, gold, turquoise, jadeite, and natural stone.
Rooted between the mountains of Idaho and the deserts of Arizona, Suzette’s work draws from Western heritage, natural materials, and generations of craftsmanship. Her journey began in high school metalsmithing in Mesa, Arizona, and was shaped further by time spent beside her grandfather’s workbench — a local folk artist, rancher, metalsmith, and leatherworker who created by hand after long days on the ranch. His dedication to craftsmanship and heritage became the foundation of what would later become Bootleg Silver Co.
Today, each piece is individually forged, fabricated, and finished within the Bootleg Silver Co. studio using sterling silver, gold accents, artisan cabbed stones, and hand-finished details. Suzette personally cuts, carves, and polishes many of the jadeite and natural stones used throughout the collection, bringing together traditional lapidary work with contemporary Southwest design.
The signature Desert Bloom collection explores an original pairing of Type A jadeite with American turquoise — merging the softness and depth of jade with the rugged beauty of the American Southwest. Floral motifs, oxidized silver, open gallery settings, layered textures, and hand-forged details create pieces that feel both collected and deeply personal.
Bootleg Silver Co. is also becoming a continuation of family legacy through Suzette’s daughter, Kadance, who is apprenticing as a junior metalsmith within the studio. Together, their work reflects a passing down of heritage, artistry, and craftsmanship from one generation to the next — honoring the tradition of creating by hand while building a modern Southwest legacy rooted in family, stone, and metal.
As shared by a GIA-certified jade specialist:
“I’ve loved jade since I first encountered it, but seeing it worked in a completely original way—independent of traditional Asian influence—is rare. Paired with these materials, it feels as though they’ve always belonged together.”
Legacy in metal. Heritage in stone. Memories forged by hand.
