From necklaces to bracelets, rings and earrings, when it comes to Native American jewelry, each and every piece has a story. Handmade from sterling silver and accented with turquoise, spiny oyster and other colorful, natural materials, Native American jewelry is both incredibly beautiful and completely unique among pieces created by other cultures. Why? Because the… Continue Reading
Since we recently discussed Native American jewelry – the meaningful turquoise stone in particular – we thought it only fitting to also talk about Native American jewelry and keepsake boxes. Carved, etched and handbuilt from an array of region-specific materials, they are perfect for storing your rings, earrings and necklaces (along with an endless assortment… Continue Reading
A stone seen most frequently in Native American jewelry pieces, turquoise has been a favorite material to work with for thousands of years. Rich with hues of blue and green paired with brown, black, gold or silver matrix, turquoise is more than just a beautiful stone. It is also a symbol of two of the… Continue Reading
Worn across the Western United States since the early 1900s, bolo ties began as a Native American accessory before becoming the recognizable and well-loved state neckwear of Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. Throughout the years, they have been called many names including slide ties, cowboy ties, gaucho ties and neck ropes. Although historians and enthusiasts… Continue Reading
The history of Native American jewelry is vast, with the techniques and materials used changing as technologies advanced. According to archaeologists, the first turquoise jewelry made by Native Americans dates from 200 B.C., but it wasn’t until the mid- to late-1800s that silver was used in the craft. The Spanish brought silver to North America… Continue Reading