Zuni jewelry artisans are often remembered for their unique style and more modern approach to proportions (size of stone and silver compared to the rest of the piece). It’s in their style that they separate themselves from all other tribes in a distinct and unique way, especially in their turquoise necklaces. Zuni silver turquoise necklaces…
Also called the “Naja” by the Native American tribes that make these stunning jewelry pieces, squash blossom silver turquoise necklaces have a rich history that extends hundreds of years and crosses multiple cultures to bring something new to the world of fashion and art. The crescent-shaped design is meant to mimic the squash blossom plant…
The Navajo tribe is highly regarded for their use of turquoise in art and jewelry. Over the years, they have mastered the technique ever since learning it from the Spanish in the early 1800s. Through their own cultural development and beliefs, they have taken the stone and the silversmith practices taught to them and created…
Most people love multicolor jewelry because of its vibrancy, connection to spring and summer attire, and the whimsical designs that are often associated with it. However, some of the most exquisite pieces use turquoise stones to achieve a stunning result. This is especially true of Southwestern Native American tribes and artists of the region as…
As shiny and beautiful as the silver you know, but as flexible as water at the same time, liquid silver is a simply stunning piece that takes a lot of skill and patience to create. The idea behind these pieces is to create very fine strands of silver (made from tiny silver beads) and create…
The History of Silver Turquoise Necklaces There are different times during the development of human civilization when different types of jewelry were developed before others. Evidence of pieces that were unearthed by archaeologists has shown that the necklace design and function was used as early as the Stone Age. Because of its function, the ability…