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Squash Blossom Necklace(Post)
The Soul of the Southwest: The Story & Spirit of the Squash Blossom Necklace In the red-gold glow of desert sunrise, where turquoise skies meet sandstone horizons, one of the most iconic pieces o ...
The Art of Navajo Stringing | Handmade Navajo Pearl & Turquoise Jewelry(Post)The Art of Navajo Stringing: A Timeless Tradition of Native American Craftsmanship For generations, Navajo stringing has been one of the most respected techniques in Native American jewelry making. W ...
History of Navajo Silversmithing(Post)Navajo silversmiths are highly regarded for their intricate and artistic works crafted from silver and turquoise. It is believed that they learned the craft from Mexican ironworkers in the 1850s, wit ...
The History of Old Pawn Jewelry and Why Collectors Love It(Post)For collectors of Native American jewelry, few pieces carry the history, craftsmanship, and character of **Old Pawn Jewelry**. Every bracelet, ring, squash blossom necklace, bolo tie, or concho belt ...
Understanding Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Jewelry Styles(Post)Native American jewelry encompasses a remarkable range of artistic traditions, techniques, and designs. Among the most recognized styles are Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi jewelry, each with its own distinct ...
Celebrities Love Turquoise(Post)Our Native American Artists and Silver smiths have hand-crafted pieces of turquoise jewelry for several television shows, movies and Hollywood celebrities. They have chosen our turquoise watches,&nbs ...
"Squash Blossom" a Brief History(Post)The unique squash blossom necklace originated by the Navajo from three foreign elements. The silver beads were evidently evolved from two button halves soldered together to make a bead. The buttons w ...
Restoration and Refurbishment(Post)Sometimes, old jewelry needs some love. Perhaps a beaded neckalce has spent the better part of the last decade tangled up in the back of a drawer. Maybe the original strands of a squash blossom neckl ...
Did You Know? (Post)Did you know that we come from a long tradition of jewelry making? Richard Candy ran jewelry production companies in Gallup, NM back in the golden age of Native sterling silver and turquoise jewelry; ...
Exploring Zuni Fetish Carvings: Craft, Culture, and Spirituality(Post)Zuni fetish carvings are an iconic part of Native American artistry, particularly from the Zuni tribe. These small crafted figures are more than just decorative objects—they embody centuries of ...
Turquoise Use in the Early 1900's(Post)This is an expert taken from the book "Turquois" written in 1915, by Joseph Pogue, Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Note the spelling of Turquoise is turquois in 1915. The turquois ...
Number Eight Turquoise: Nevada’s Hidden Gem(Post)Number Eight Turquoise: Nevada's Hidden Gem When most people think of Nevada, the first thing that comes to mind is Las Vegas and the Strip, neon lights, and endless entertainment. But beyond the cit ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Blog ...
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Flea Markets - a Thriving Tadition(Post)Whether you call it a flea market or a swap meet, you can generally find exactly what you need! A longstanding tradition on Navajo Land, each major town has it's own day of the week for it's big Buyi ...
Observations and Lessons(Post)I've spent a lifetime in and around the jewelry business. From the time I was born, I have always lived with a silversmith, first with my father, and now with my husband. Over the years, I have had m ...
Navajo Jewelry A Brief History(Post)The Navajo people have been making jewelry for many years. Before the Navajo people were introduced to incorporating silver into their jewelry, their wares consisted mainly of beads, shells, and anim ...
The Timeless Appeal of Belt Buckles: A Symbol of Style and Tradition(Post)The Timeless Appeal of Belt Buckles: A Symbol of Style and TraditionBelt buckles are not just functional accessories; they are a bold statement of personality, style, and heritage. Whether worn wit ...
Necklace Sizing Chart(Page)Necklace Sizing Chart - A guide to necklace lengths. Back to Native American Necklaces Back to Native American Pendants Back to Turquoise Necklaces Back to Native American Squash Blossom Neckla ...
Bisbee Turquoise(Page)Bisbee Turquoise Antique Necklace Bisbee Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Navajo artist Leroy Begay, 1960s The Bisbee mine "the Lavender Pit", near Bisbee, Arizona, is one of the more famous of the Am ...
Yazzie Johnson(Page)Yazzie Johnson was born October 25, 1946 in Winslow, Arizona. His father, Matthew Johnson, was from Sanostee, New Mexico and his mother, Marilyn, was from Leupp, Arizona, both from the Navajo Nation.
Tomahawks(Page)The “hawk”, or better known as the tomahawk, is an axe, also spelled "ax", native to North America. It takes on the appearance of a hatchet with its straight shaft. The word “tomaha ...
Old Pawn / Antique Jewelry(Page)Antique Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Throughout Indian lands the trading posts serve as pawn shops. When Native Americans need money, they can pawn or sell the artwork and jewelry th ...
Native American Glossary(Page)A Acoma Ajax Turquoise Alloy Amber Amethyst Anasazi Antique Finish Apple Coral Avanu Aventurine Azurite B Bail Bamboo Coral Bangle Beadwork Bear Bear Paw Bezel Bead bl ...
How to Care for your Native American Jewelry(Page)Caring for the high quality Jewelry that you love is a must if you want to maintain the luster and shine of the prized pieces in your collection. There are a number of tips and tricks that we w ...
Zuni(Page)Zuni Girl The Zuni or A:shiwi are a Native American tribe, one of the Pueblo peoples, most of whom live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, in west ...
All About Turquoise(Page)All About Turquoise Introduction Some turquoise mines overlap in their “look”, we shouldn't be overconfident in our ability to identify with certainty the origin of an unknown stone. Exp ...
History of Native American Jewelry(Page) Origin History Semi-Precious Stones Turquoise Coral Silversmithing Old Pawn Jewelry ...
Types of Turquoise(Page)Turquoise Types Ajax Bisbee Bisbee (Enhanced) Bisbee (Stabilized) Black Widow Blue Diamond Blue Gem Blue Moon Candelabra Carico Lake Chinese Damele Easter Blue Godber Indian Mou ...
Manassa Turquoise(Page)Manassa turquoise is mined east of Manassa, in south central Colorado. It is known for its blue-green to green color with a golden or brown, non-webbed matrix. The Manassa mine is still in producti ...
Royston Turquoise(Page)Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Native American artist Leo Dawes The Royston mine is located near Tonopah, Nevada and produces high quality stones, ranging from a 5-6 on the natur ...
Colorado Turquoise Mines(Page)Cripple Creek Mine The Cripple Creek Mine is found in Teller County, Colorado and is the locale of various little gold mines. Injure Creek turquoise is principally found as a by-result of gold minin ...
History of American Indian Pottery(Page)Jemez Hopi Pottery Between 25,000 B.C. and 8,000 B.C., some scholars believe the Indians entered the Continental United States from Asia, traveling across the Bering Straight through Canada, when a ...
Silver Jewelry Care(Page)How to Care for Your Silver Jewelry Picking your Favorite Silver Jewelry Scratches and Tarnish Oxidization Simple Tips to Go by How to Care for Your Silver Jewelry As in any jewelry ...
Sterling Silver Information(Page)Contents Astrology The Healing Power of Silver Myths about Silver Ancient Egypt Greek & Roman Myths Norse Mythology Celtic Mythology Facts about Silver Silver in Medicine Anci ...
New Mexico Turquoise Mines(Page)Hachita Turquoise Mine High Lonesome Mine The Johnny Bull Mine Santa Rita Turquoise Mine Tyrone Mine New Mexico Hachita Turquoise Mine Hachita Turquoise Hachita turquoise i ...
Famous Native Americans in History(Page)-Sherman Alexie: (born October 7, 1966) is a Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-American novelist, short story writer, poet, and filmmaker. His writings draw on his experiences as an Indigenous American wit ...
Arizona Turquoise Mines(Page)Bisbee Mine Blue Bird Mine Castle Dome Mine Castle Dome Mine Cave Creek Mine Ithaca Peak Mine Kingman Mine Morenci Mine Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise Mountain Arizona Turquoise Mines ...
Nevada Turquoise Mines(Page)Royston Mine Ajax Mine Apache Mine Basalt Mine Blackwidow Mine Blue Boy Mine/Milkyway Mine Blue Creek Mine Blue Diamond Mine Blue Eagle Mine Blue Gem Mine Blue Ice Mine Blue Jay Mine Bl ...
Navajo Rugs Info(Page)Navajo Rugs The tradition of Navajo Rug weaving combines many aspects of Navajo life into one enduring discipline. The materials, the method, the skill, and the meaning all come together, woven in ...
