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The Iconic Look of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Oct 14th 2025

The Iconic Look of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
The Iconic Look of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pure Sky-Blue BeautySleeping Beauty Turquoise is prized for its consistent, vivid blue color, often with minimal matrix. Its shades range from soft robin's-egg blue to deep sky hues, making it one of the most elegant and versatile gemstones. Whether used in high-end jewelry or traditional designs, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise captures the essence of Arizona's desert skies. Browse our collection! Click Here
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Current Availability of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Oct 7th 2025

Current Availability of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Current Availability of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise A Rare Gem of the DesertSince the mine's closure to turquoise mining, natural Sleeping Beauty has become highly collectible. Only previously mined stones remain available, making them sought-after by jewelry makers, collectors, and investors alike. The scarcity of this turquoise has driven demand, especially for high-grade, flawless pieces.

A Brief History of the Sleeping Beauty Mine

Sep 30th 2025

A Brief History of the Sleeping Beauty Mine
From Discovery to LegendThe Sleeping Beauty Mine became a world-famous source of turquoise in the late 20th century. Its pure, sky-blue stones captivated jewelry makers and collectors alike. In 2012, the mine shifted focus to copper production, making Sleeping Beauty Turquoise increasingly rare. Today, each stone tells a story of a mine that shaped the global turquoise market.

Discover the Desert Where Dreams Are Blue

Sep 26th 2025

Discover the Desert Where Dreams Are Blue
Discover the Desert Where Dreams Are BlueThe iconic Sleeping Beauty Turquoise comes from Globe, Arizona, a region renowned for its rugged desert mountains and rich mineral deposits. Named after the nearby Sleeping Beauty mountain formation, this area has produced some of the most vibrant, sky-blue turquoise ever found. The desert's natural colors, combined with expert mining techniques, created gemstones that are as timeless as the landscape itself. Explore our entire collection of Sleeping Beau
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Butterflies and Turquoise: Symbolism of Transformation and Growth

Sep 5th 2025

Butterflies and Turquoise: Symbolism of Transformation and Growth
Butterflies and Turquoise: Symbolism of Transformation and Growth Butterflies, diamonds, and turquoise all share one thing in common;they are symbols of transformation. Each one reminds us that beauty, strength, and resilience are often born out of struggle, pressure, or change. Most people instantly think of butterflies as symbols of transformation;their delicate wings reminding us of the beauty on the other side of struggle and uncomfortable change. But nature offers many metaphors of resilien
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Native Americans have been handcrafting jewelry since they first drew inspiration from their natural surroundings and transformed shell and stone into wearable jewelry. Some of the oldest discovered pieces date from over 10,000 years ago. The skilled artisans at Alltribes continue the age-old tradition and create captivating works of art that will surpass your expectations!

Alltribes is one of the rare jewelry stores that has a workshop employing Native American artists creating extraordinary pieces of jewelry. Other artists work from home or on the reservation. Alltribes Native American Art and Jewelry blends ancient history, natural beauty, and unparalleled expertise flawlessly. We are conveniently located near Scottsdale, Mesa and Phoenix, AZ in the charming town of Gilbert. Unfortunately we do not have enough staff to take walk in customers but would be more than happy to schedule an appointment to come by the shop and check out some items in person. We can also do curbside pickup if you note that during checkout.

Our Jewelry

The design and quality of our Silver and Turquoise jewelry are unmatched and stand far above the rest. Turquoise conveys a special meaning as it has for centuries and in populations across the globe. Turquoise signifies healing, spirit and good fortune. With masterful techniques, silversmiths and artists incorporate this semi-precious stone into beautiful and intricate designs, drawing customers from around the world.

You can own a piece of Native American artistry without spending a fortune. Alltribes provides deep discounts because we make most of our jewelry in house. Our in-house artists and silversmiths create custom pieces without the extra expenses.

Our Local History

Gilbert, AZ provides the ideal location for crafting our Native American jewelry. The Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes have inhabited nearby lands for many thousands of years. Their eternal respect for natural beauty and their innate talent shines through in every handcrafted work of art.

Our dazzling, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise comes from a nearby mine in Globe, AZ. This unique and exceedingly rare turquoise is renowned for its hardness, durability, and gorgeous color. Our artisans preserve the natural beauty of this precious stone, so you can admire its elegance for years to come. A hand buffed polish protects the stones and heightens its natural beauty.

Our Tradition

In addition to Native American jewelry, Alltribes upholds the ancient traditions of Native Americans by offering more than remarkable jewelry. We offer a wide variety of Native American Cultural Art including authentic Hopi Kachina dolls, pueblo pottery, Navajo Wool Rugs, hand-dyed leather belts, dreamcatchers, tomahawks and other Southwestern and Native American artifacts, to beautify your home and your life. It is our pleasure, to help spread knowledge about the Native American culture to the general public.

As part of our continuing effort to inform and inspire, we offer a vast array of in-depth knowledge for those who want to learn more about Native Americans and the Southwest. Our online knowledge center is free for all and includes some of the most interesting and complete information available online.

Alltribes has been serving our valued customers for over 50 years, so you can rest assured that when you have a question or concern, we'll be right here, ready to help. When you purchase something online today, you never know if the company will still be there, next week or next month.

Alltribes' reputation and longstanding experience ensure you get more than just jewelry – you get a wealth of seasoned knowledge and exceptional service…..that you can count on! We consider our customers to be part of our extended family and we're proud to say that our family now spans continents. We'd love to have you join us!

In addition to our local Native American products, we offer distinguished wares, sourced from Native American tribes across the U.S. Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and other Native American artists provide one-of-a-kind items that we proudly offer to you, at direct to you prices!

Alltribes is much more than just a manufacturer, store and knowledge center. We keep a jewelry workshop on site. If you want a custom design, our silversmiths will work with you to turn your dream into reality. Have an idea for something new? Talk with our artisans and discuss how to bring it to fruition. And should your beloved jewelry ever need to be repaired, we help with that, too.

Whether you're a Native American enthusiast, a collector, a designer or simply someone who loves beauty, Alltribes showcases a diverse collection of superior artifacts, sure to satisfy even the most selective customer.