Our Montana Stories

Jade Woodson2026 Buckle Design Winner  Design: Our ProtectionDesigner's inspiration behind the design: Our Protection is a western-inspired belt buckle design that reflects the things that matter most to me: faith, family, heritage, and the protection God provides throughout our lives. At the center of the buckle is a woman depicted as both ...

I Want to be a CowgirlI don’t consider myself a poet. I just write things that make me and others feel something. I write about things I’ve done, felt, seen, and the things I dream about. The cowgirl lifestyle is one of those things. I’ve lived it and loved it, and it remains part of me, no matter where I go. It holds a special ...

Pam Minick: Breaking Trail Leadership Recipient  Few people embody the spirit of the West quite like Pam Minick. A true trailblazer, Pam has spent her life opening doors, elevating women in rodeo, and redefining what leadership looks like in our industry.  From being crowned Miss Rodeo America in 1973, to becoming the 1982 ...

People's Choice - Kathryn Stewart2025 People's Choice Winner: Saltwater SteedDesigner's inspiration behind the design:  "I grew up on the windswept coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island, illustrating horses as I embarked on my path as an artist. Art was always central to who I am. At 17, I left home to study illustration in Savannah, but ...

Breaking Trail Leadership Awards Introducing the Montana Silversmiths Breaking Trail Leadership Award, honoring trailblazers in the industry who are actively giving back and making a difference. The recipient(s) of this prestigious award have made a meaningful impact on a person, idea, organization, or business. When determining who to honor ...

“I see with my little eyes” said my 3-year-old granddaughter as we traveled down the road. We were playing “I Spy”, a family-friendly guessing game that can be played by children of all ages. In this game, responses test and develop the powers of perception and observation. It’s also a fun way to pass time when you're ...

It takes hard work, dedication, and determination to not only win a gold buckle but to create one. The making of the Montana Silversmiths gold buckles starts months in advance. The craftsmanship required is not only skill, but a commitment to the details. Only the best of the best at Montana Silversmiths will craft these incredible awards. Our ...

Montana Silversmiths is proud to announce a partnership with Folds of Honor in support of their mission to provide life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of American’s fallen and disabled service-members and first responders. Through this partnership, Montana Silversmiths will donate a portion of all sales from the ...