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How to Care for your Sterling Silver Jewelry(Post)
Pure Silver is an element, and will not tarnish. However, pure silver is too soft for use in jewelry, thus, is alloyed with other elements and metals, such as copper, nickel, and zinc. This combin ...
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 Time-Honored Tradition of Cast Sterling Silver Jewelry(Post)“Sandcast” is a term that is heard in the Native American Jewelry space. What does it mean? Primarily it refers to a method of making silver into shapes that can then be used for jewelry. Navajos ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Blog ...
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 ...
Kingman Turquoise vs Sleeping Beauty: Surprising Facts About Light Blue Turquoise(Post)Kingman Turquoise vs Sleeping Beauty: Surprising Facts About Light Blue Turquoise When most people picture light blue turquoise, their mind instantly goes to Sleeping Beauty turquoise;the legendary A ...
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 ...
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 ...
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; ...
“High Shine” or “Original Patina”?(Post)If you are fortunate enough to come across one of the old pawn or vintage jewelry items we have for sale on our website, first of all, congratulations! You are about to own a piece of history.
Zuni Inlays(Post)Jewelry made by the Zuni Native American Indians covers a wide range of Southwestern styles and designs. However, while it varies greatly, its basic inlaid styling makes it uniquely different t ...
Silversmithing and Silver(Post)In addition to tools required for silversmithing, the silver itself is necessary. The old-time Native American silversmith liked coin silver, often made from pesos. The old pesos that the Native ...
The History and Mystery of Turquoise(Post)Nothing quite matches the color of the clear blue sky, and no stone can compare to the rich blue color of turquoise. It has fascinated cultures for millennia. Originally the only source for artists t ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Current Availability of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)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 st ...
The Iconic Look of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)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' ...
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 ...
History of Native American Jewelry(Page) Origin History Semi-Precious Stones Turquoise Coral Silversmithing Old Pawn Jewelry ...
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 ...
Celebrities Wearing Turquoise Jewelry(Page)...
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 ...
What is a hallmark?(Page)What is a hallmark? Why use a hallmark? What is a hallmark? A hallmark is a signature, symbol, or initials that is written, stamped or carved into the back of a work ...
Chinese Turquoise(Page)During the 1970’s when turquoise popularity spiked in the United States, Chinese turquoise importation rapidly increased due to the increasing price and decreasing supply of Americ ...
Coral Rings(Page)Coral Rings have been a major part of our jewelry since ancient Biblical times. The ancient Egyptians often wore Coral Rings that featured the image of the scarabaeus, a beetle that is a symbol for t ...
Silversmithing(Page)Related and overlapping trades Shop Safety Tool List Soldering Solder Melting Points Metal Melting Points 5Annealing Hammer-Work (Forging) Hammerheads & Stakes Typical hammer ...
The Navajo Nation Welcomes You(Page) Dreamcatchers(Page)A dreamcatcher. (modern) In Native American culture, a dreamcatcher (or dream catcher; Lakota: iháŋbla gmunka, Ojibwe: asabikeshiinh, t ...
Obsidian(Page)Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. Obsidian has been used for blades in surgery, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sha ...
Lapis Lazuli(Page) Lapis lazuli A polished specimen of lapis lazuli. General Category Rock Chemical formula mixture of minerals Identification Color Blue, mottled with white calcite and bra ...
Regana Begay(Page) Regana Begay Regana Begay is a local silversmith who has been practicing her trader for twenty years. She was taught by her husband, who learned from his parents. She specializes i ...
Fred Bowannie(Page)Fred and Lula Bowannie were Zuni master silver smiths that started making jewelry since the 1940's. Fred was also a member of the Zuni Council for many years. This Zuni couple are capable of masterin ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Information(Page)Eye Dazzling Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sleeping beauty turquoise is a gorgeous blue gemstone that comes from a mine located near Globe, Arizona and is noted for its solid, light blue color ...
Coral(Page)Information About Coral Branch Coral Vintage Old Pawn Pendant by R. Sunbird Mediterranean Branch Coral Beads There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals ar ...
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 ...
Bolo Ties(Page)The credit for the invention of the : Bolo Tie goes to Vic Cedarstaff, a well-known Arizona silversmith whose headquarters are in Wickenburg Arizona. He does not lay claim to the slide on B ...
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 ...
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.
