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This Native American jewelry guide is dedicated to the education and preservation of authentic Native American jewelry. Native Americans have been perfecting the art of creating beautiful jewelry for many years now. Recently this trade has caught the eye of an international audience. The Growing popularity has brought much fame and fortune to the Native Tribes of the southwestern United States. This fast pace expansion creates a need for the industry to be better defined for its viewers. It is important for those who are interested in authentic Native American Jewelry to have a quality reference and be informed of any misrepresentation in the market. This southwest jewelry guide is devoted to providing information to clarify this subject for people wanting to know more about the craft as well as protect them and the artist who make these exciting pieces.

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Indian Jewelry of the Southwest

In the United States many Native Indian tribes forge and design beautiful handmade jewelry. It would be a great dead but very difficult to explore the works of every Native American tribe. This Site will primarily focus on the Navajo , Hopi, And Zuni tribes of the southwest. These three groups of persevering people have been recognized for their amazing achievements in the American Indian silversmithing and jewel craft industry.

Though all three tribes use the highly desirable stone, Navajo jewelry in particular is most well known for its considerable amounts of turquoise. Turquoise jewelry gives off an almost magical glow which is adored by spectators from around the world. Hopi jewelry is best known for its layered silver overlay which contains detailed designs and symblos. The inlay and lapidary of Zuni jewelry makes it catch the eye of the skills required to make these intricate pieces are and matched and revered by experienced jewelry connoisseurs around the globe.

The Jewelry Guide

One fundamental part of this site is the detailed Jewelry Guide. Intended for those who would like to know more about Native American jewelry, this guide is designed to educate readers and familiarize them with common terms of the trade. Over the years this field has established its own exclusive language. In order to completely understand native jewelry it is helpful to recognize its terminology as well as that of common jewel craft.

Southwestern Native American silversmiths have created numerous types and styles of unique jewelry. This includes styles bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, decorative belts, bolo ties and much more. High quality items are usually made with sterling sliver and finished with a variety of stones and gems such as turquoise, malachite or even organic coral. Coral jewelry is especially appreciated because of the fact that the southwestern tribes are no where near ocean.

Looking to buy a piece Native American jewelry? If so you want to make sure that you are not paying for a fake. As the market for Indian jewelry continues to grow, so does the production of fakes. It is very important that you are educated about the industry before you empty your wallet. Make sure you get your moneys worth and buy something authentic. Native Tribes offers some buying tips that should be considered while shopping.

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