Long time Santa Fean Doug Magnus began his silver working career in 1972. Self-taught, determined and lucky, he has built a serious business around innovative design and excellent quality craftsmanship. In 1978, Magnus began working on a belt buckle line that has become the Heartline brand. His philosophy is to produce items with lasting appeal and value. Living and working in the Western U.S., his work is largely a reflection of southwestern culture and heritage. As he says, "My goal …
Long time Santa Fean Doug Magnus began his silver working career in 1972. Self-taught, determined and lucky, he has built a serious business around innovative design and excellent quality craftsmanship. In 1978, Magnus began working on a belt buckle line that has become the Heartline brand. His philosophy is to produce items with lasting appeal and value. Living and working in the Western U.S., his work is largely a reflection of southwestern culture and heritage. As he says, "My goal is to produce work with integrity and contribute to the legacy of the West."