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Native American Jewelry StoresAuthentic Native American jewlery stores catagorized and reviewed. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Native American Jewelry Stores" Number 8 Turquoise mineInformation about the Number 8 Turquoise mine and the rare turquoise stones Permalink -- click for full blog post "Number 8 Turquoise mine" support and sponsor linksLinks to sites that support and sponsor Native American jewelry Permalink -- click for full blog post "support and sponsor links" Old Pawn JewelryOld pawn jewelry is jewelry that was once pawned at a store. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Pawn Jewelry" Authentic Native American JewelryAuthentic handmade Native American silver and turquoise jewelry form the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes of the American southwest. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Authentic Native American Jewelry" Zuni TribeThe Zuni tribe is a unique group of Native Americans in the southwestern United States Permalink -- click for full blog post "Zuni Tribe" Navajo ArtNavajo art produced by talented artists produce some of the most sought after southwestern style jewelry, rugs, blankets, and pottery. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Navajo Art" Native American RelationsLinks to Native American Relations and support sites Permalink -- click for full blog post "Native American Relations " Hopi Jewelry Symbolshopi jewelry symbols are derived from nature and animals in the surrounding area. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hopi Jewelry Symbols" Inlay JewelryInlay jewelry is a decorative art that involves layers of fine materials set into a surface in order to create a design or pattern. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Inlay Jewelry" Contact usPlease contact us Permalink -- click for full blog post "Contact us" Coral Jewelry
Coral gems are softer than most other gemstones and can be easily shaped in to beads, center stones and other small shapes. It is seen in different types of jewelry that requires intricate sculpting such as inlay jewelry. Small samples of the gem can run up to $1000 per 1 mm diameter for some of the rare forms to about $5 at the low end. The market for coral is doing very well but the supply is slowly depleting which makes the prices for this precious gem continue to rise. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coral Jewelry" The Hopi Tribe
The Hopi Tribe is a group of Pueblo Native Americans of the southwestern United States. The Hopi Indians are passive people, the word “Hopi” derived from their native word ”Hopitu” means “peaceful” or “wise”. Separating themselves from other Pueblo tribes on the tops of the southern Black Mesa in Arizona the Hopi have developed their own unique language. Much like other Pueblo tribes the Hopi raise corn as a fundamental source of food. The southwest can be harsh on farming because of the dry arid climate, so the Hopi have created their own seasonal ceremonial calendar which are based on the cycles of their corn crops. This has helped them predict the changes in weather and allowed them to survive during the unforgiving times. It is clear that religion and formal activities have a very strong impact on the lives of these people and reflections of this influence can be seen in their art. The ceremonial dressed kachina dolls and the symbolism on their silver jewelry give an incite to their wonderful culture. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Hopi Tribe" Zuni Jewelry
Obviously Zuni jewelry is one of a kind; this New Mexico pueblo Indian tribe is very traditional and religious, which is reflected in their art. The Zuni people have been skilled lapidary artisans since ancient times. These stone lapidary skills, which had developed over the years, were easily applied to the creation of ornamental jewelry. With the incorporation of an expertise in silversmithing, the Zuni have taken the art of stone decorative jewelry to another level. Talented Zuni jewelry makers are most well known for their complexity inlay channel designs, fine turquoise petitpoint and hand carved fetish jewelry. They have developed a unique look which can be easily spotted by collectors and jewelry connoisseurs alike. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Zuni Jewelry" Navajo Jewelry
This section contains information about Navajo jewelry from history to hallmarks. The Navajo Nation is one of the largest Native American Tribes in the United States. Jewelry has become one of the most sacred parts of the modern Navajo culture. Historically the Navajo are believed to have first learned metal working by the Spanish they combine methods from this early influence with modern techniques. Traditionally Navajo families of jewelry artists and silversmiths teach these techniques and methods to their children allowing the craft to be passed down from generation to generation. Many talented artists have emerged who continue to evolve the Navajo style and unique tribal methods have developed over the last few centuries. Today the Navajo artists use traditional as well as modern tools are used to create some distinctive and highly desired jewelry. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Navajo Jewelry"
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Coral jewelry has been found in many different cultures around the world. It comes in many different beautiful colors from black to white and from blue to red. Coral jewelry has a history of being strongly connecting with religious and spiritual meanings in the Italian, Chinese and Celtic cultures, it is also one treasure in the Buddhist scriptures. The southwestern Native American tribes quickly acknowledged the value of this jewel. 
