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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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.
Native American Concho Belts(Post)Native American Concho Belts: History, Symbolism, and Tradition Native American concho belts are among the most powerful and recognizable forms of Native American jewelry. Rich in history, symbolism, ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Blog ...
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 ...
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; ...
What size Bracelet should I order?(Post)One of the things we discuss most frequently with our customers is, “what size bracelet should I order?” For anyone unfamiliar with wearing a cuff bracelet, this is a very good question indeed! Her ...
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 ...
Nickel Silver Information(Page)In the 19th century, particularly after 1868, Plains Indian jewelers were able to easily acquire sheets of German silver. They used them to cut, stamp, and cold hammer a wide range of accessories and ...
Celebrities Wearing Turquoise Jewelry(Page)...
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 ...
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 ...
Blackfeet Indian Reservation(Page)The Blackfeet Indian Reservation or Blackfeet Nation is an Indian reservation of the Blackfeet tribe in Montana in the United States. It is located east of Glacier National Park a ...
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 ...
Semi-Precious Stones(Page)List of 52 Semi Precious Stone Specifications TypePictureColorFound In Olive Jade Olive Color China Dalmatian Jasper Black & white Spotted Mexico Fancy Agate Multi Co ...
History of Native American Jewelry(Page) Origin History Semi-Precious Stones Turquoise Coral Silversmithing Old Pawn Jewelry ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Types of Native American Kachina Dolls(Page)Antelope Badger Bean Bear Broadface Buffalo Warrior Butterfly Chief Corn Maiden Crow Mtakes youother Deer Eagle First Mesa Hemis Hoop Dancer Hototo Hummingbird Kokopelli Left Ha ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hernando De Soto(Page)Hernando De Soto (1500-1542) was a Spanish explorer who sailed the Atlantic Ocean and was the first European to explore Florida and the southeastern US. De Soto was born in the Spanish province of E ...
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 ...
