Men’s Jewelry Guide: Turquoise Bracelets and Jewelry
How to Style Turquoise Jewelry for Men? Turquoise is a beautiful, bright blue stone that has been used in jewelry for centuries. It is most commonly found in the southwestern United States and has become known as a “Southwestern gentleman’s stone.”... Read more
Mining and Classifying Turquoise
Although many stones are used in Native American Indian jewelry, one of the most used and recognized is turquoise. The gem, which is “a hydrous phosphate of aluminum, containing copper, iron and other minerals,” ranges in color from bright green to blue-tinted, the... Read more
Native American Bracelets: The Art of Evolution
Almost every North American native tribe has used their influences to design unique and meaningful bracelets. The Navajo are no exception. What may be surprising are the influences that incoming tourists and settlers had on the innovations of Native American bracelet... Read moreNative American Indian Jewelry: Caring for Sterling Silver
Caring for sterling silver jewelry is essential in making sure it looks great and maintains value. Since many Native American jewelry pieces contain stones, great care must be taken to ensure the silver is cleaned without changing the color of the stone or otherwise... Read more