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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...
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 Ar
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 sto
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's
A Brief History of the Sleeping Beauty Mine(Post)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 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. Wh
"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 we
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 “tomahawk” comes from a...
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. Experts can and...
Discover the Desert Where Dreams Are Blue(Post)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 ne
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 of Nat
Native American Glossary(Page)A Acoma Ajax Turquoise Alloy Amber Amethyst Anasazi Antique Finish
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 anima
Dreamcatchers(Page) 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 is tod
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 city
Royston Turquoise(Page)Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Native American artist Leo Dawes The Royston mine is located near Tonop
Differences between Natural and Stabilized Turquoise(Post)Turquoise comes out of the earth in a large variety of shapes and sizes, from nuggets to veins. It has a natural range of color from deep blue to bright green, and can be found with different l
Onyx(Page)Onyx has a story of use for hard-stone carving and jewelry. Onyx is usually cut into cabochons or beads. Onyx has also been used for intaglio and hard-stone cameo engraved gems, where the bands make...
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, with
Navajo Kachina Dolls(Page)There are more than 250 different kachinas, each with its own separate attributes, representing everything from animals to abstract concepts. Kachina Dolls are models of the Kachinas and represent...
Kachina Doll Information(Page)Kachina Dolls Kachina Dolls are gifts given in hope of future abundance and health, as well as tools for education. The Kachina dolls of today's art market are a bridge not only between the...
Native American Weapons(Page)The Ceremonial or Warrior's Lance is carried in ceremonies to honor the bravery and success of their owner against the tribe's enemies. The lance is adorned with feathers representing the eagle to...
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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 neckla
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From the Auction (Post)As I sit here writing this, my boss, the owner of Alltribes, Mr. Richard Candy, is participating in a live auction on his computer in the office I share with him. I personally can't understand what th
Aventurine(Page)Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterised by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glistening effect termed aventurescence. The most common...
Frankie C. Nez(Page)Frankie C. Nez is a versatile and talented Navajo Indian artist. He skillfully works in a wide variety of media such as ink, color pencil, water color, and bead work. He also carves kachina dolls and...
History of Native American Jewelry(Page) Origin History Semi-Precious Stones Turquoise
Nevada Turquoise Mines(Page)Royston Mine Ajax Mine Apache Mine Basalt Mine Blackwidow Mine
Arizona Turquoise Mines(Page)Bisbee Mine Blue Bird Mine Castle Dome Mine Castle Dome Mine Cave Creek Mine
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 t
Butterflies and Turquoise: Symbolism of Transformation and Growth(Post)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 beaut
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 mone
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,
The Miracle of Mata Ortiz(Page)The Miracle of Mata Ortiz 10/10/2012 By This 7.5 minute clip tells the story of Juan Quezada, the self-taught master potter from the small Mexican village of Mata Ortiz. Juan single-handedly...
New Mexico Turquoise Mines(Page)Hachita Turquoise Mine High Lonesome Mine The Johnny Bull Mine Santa Rita Turquoise Mine
Ithica Turquoise(Page)The Ithaca Peak mine is located in northwestern Arizona above the Kingman mine. The Ithaca Peak mine is famous for its beautiful blue with pyrite matrix. This material is outstanding. It is owned and...
