CHARMING CHARLIES

Charlie Favour cuffs, that is. The Arizona native has perfected his signature style of leather-lined unisex cuffs, and they’ve become so sought-after he can hardly keep up with the demand.

Charlie got his creative start in leather working when he was just 11 years old, and incidentally, leather has become what sets his work apart.

“Charlie Favour is to cuffs as Oscar Betz is to earrings, in terms of instant recognizability,” Cheryl said. “It’s one of those ‘if you know, you know’ kind of things; once you’ve seen one, you can spot one. Most of Charlie’s bracelets are lined with leather, which is very unique – and very cool – and I think it contributes to the universal wearability, they’re equally beloved by both men and women.”

His cuffs are sleek sterling silver bands accented with intricate silverwork and adorned with vibrant stones, usually in a row of channel or mosaic inlay. You may find the occasional cluster-style design, but it will be inset within the silver band, not your traditional cluster cuff. There is a chicness to the straight-edge silhouettes that not only adds to the unisex appeal, but also makes them ideal for stacking. Another of his signature traits is that his leather-lined bracelets are tipped with sterling silver that bears his conjoined CF hallmark.

“His silverwork is incredible, his silver roping and braiding details are immaculate,” said Cheryl. “And he has a commitment to quality stones, which comes through in his pieces, the color is always rich. The fact that he can make those three mediums work together is just awe-inspiring. It’s no wonder we can’t keep them in stock!”

(She’s not kidding – we really can’t; the shelf-life on a Charlie Favour is about 3 days. We’re constantly restocking!)

Fun fact about Charlie Favour: In 1980 he settled in Northern New Mexico where he engaged in the fly-fishing business – fortuitous fit for the Yellowstone catalog!