Robbins creates historically inspired designs using traditional methods and authentic materials. He melts vintage coins into silver ingots and carves tufa stone to cast his silver jewelry. He began to foster his curiosity in turquoise by purchasing a share in the Cheyenne turquoise mine – one of the only producing mines left in Arizona. From this mine he harvests, cuts, and polishes the turquoise for many of his designs. Jesse’s determination to honor the past while exploring his artistic vision has led him to become one of the top young traditional silversmiths working today.