American Indian Turquoise Jewelry

The use of turquoise and other stones as personal adornment by southwest indians dates from prehistoric times and the use of silver by navajo zuni and hopi indians is over 100 years old.

American indian turquoise jewelry.

We carry the highest quality turquoise jewelry available on the web. The creation of native american jewelry includes many different materials. Much of the southwest jewelry you see for sale looks native american but it is not. Beauty is not turquoise s only appeal though.

First let s first address the matter of fake or costume southwest jewelry. Colorado native ben yazzie is a very famous native american jewelry artisan ben has been making wonderful american handcrafted silver jewelry since the early 1970s. Native american turquoise jewelry doesn t have to break the bank to begin melting hearts. Our stones sourced from local tribes such as the zuni navajo and santo domingo are among the hardest of the gemstones with deep blue green hues and natural lines that have formed over time beautiful marks of their authenticity.

Some of the most widely used and popular stones in native american jewelry are turquoise coral jet and different shells. Turquoise is one of the world s oldest gems. Native american turquoise jewelry today. Our selection of native american jewelry leads the industry in both options and value.

Ben yazzie has made fine silver and turquoise jewelry for many many famous country musicians such as charlie daniels dwight yokham the mcentire sisters mark wills and many more ben yazzie and his beautiful wife work together. For example most of the turquoise you see for sale today is not real. It s possible to look like your favorite musician artist or hollywood starlet without incurring the expense of one. The southwestern navajo zuni and hopi tribes are known for pieces created from sterling silver 14k gold jewelry and stones.

Thank you for visiting. The stunning hues of green and blue within the stone retain their uniqueness and beauty after so many decades. Your place for native american jewelry and much more. Real turquoise is rare remains beautiful through the decades.

The turquoise stone has been used in jewelry for hundreds of years all over the world and is still a coveted and loved gem for modern times. We offer a large selection of native american jewelry including navajo jewelry zuni jewelry and hopi jewelry. Various men s and women s native american indian jewelry along with other southwest turquoise silver jewelry ranging from new vintage old pawn and dead. Sourcing native american indian turquoise jewelry.

Where used all stones are genuine. It is poor copies made using cheap imitation materials.