Navajo Turquoise Jewelry

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Navajo turquoise jewelry.

We offer native american jewelry from 3 tribes in the southwest navajo zuni and hopi. The navajo tribe is the largest native american tribe in the entire united states southwest region. Navajo jewelry and art has a long history as the tribe was formed from a variety of nomadic peoples of different backgrounds. Navajo turquoise jewelry today is made with two main utilities in mind most of the american indian silver jewelry is made as art and to be sold to collectors and general public to wear and enjoy.

Find your individual style with our unique selection of navajo zuni and hopi turquoise jewelry rings earrings necklaces and pendants. Navajo turquoise jewelry began shortly after atsidi sani learned how to make navajo silver jewelry from the spaniards this was about 1880 85. Save up to 50 off and get free shipping on our stunning selection of native american turquoise jewelry. In the past a majority of the native american turquoise jewelry was made for personal use and ceremonial wear.

Our native american jewelry is authentic and genuine. Therefore every piece comes direct form the reservation. The rest of the jewelry is made for navajo tribe members to wear for ceremonial purposes. Authentic navajo turquoise jewelry is a wonderful investment because it will always be in style and it tends to appreciate in value over time.

At silvertribe we strive to offer the absolute best selection of turquoise jewelry in the most sought after styles and variations. Jewelry southwest indian foundation promotes the time honored tradition of native american handcrafted jewelry. We carry the highest quality turquoise jewelry available on the web. The cultural development of the navajo people relied heavily on the creation and refinement of their jewelry and art.

The navajo turquoise jewelry was only used for ceremonies and religious rituals before tourists took interest into the navajo art. As the navajo people loved turquoise it was a natural fit to put it in. Navajo artists do also incorporate inlay or cluster style stones although they tend to use. Gold silver and authentic gemstones such as turquoise coral and opal are used by navajo hopi and zuni silversmiths.

Black white blue and green were the colors within the turquoise stone which represent the colors of the natural world. Our selection of native american jewelry leads the industry in both options and value. Defining styles of navajo jewelry navajo jewelry is known for large turquoise stones and big heavy silver. The navajo s had been trading with the santo domingo indians for turquoise beads and other turquoise beaded jewelry for many years.