Informative Articles About Jewelry and Handcrafts

Quick History: Holy Mother of Pearl!

January 15, 2023

Mother of Pearl is the inner lining of the mollusk shell. For the mollusk, it…

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The Zuni Guardians And Their Meanings

January 15, 2023

The Zuni people of the Pueblo are famous for their intricate carvings of animals called…

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Collectors Highlight: Society of Medalists

January 15, 2023

The Society of Medalists was world-renowned for its collection of medals crafted by some of…

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Southwestern American Indian Women and Pottery

January 15, 2023

American Indian pottery has been primarily viewed as a woman’s art for thousands of years.…

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Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive

January 15, 2023

The Salt River Canyon near our home in Globe, Arizona is a sight to see.…

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Six Myths of Buying Turquoise

January 15, 2023

1 COLLECTING TURQUOISE IS EXPENSIVE: Not necessarily. While there’s a lot of turquoise out there…

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Turquoise Jewelry: Five Leading Native American Designers

January 15, 2023

What separates the masters from the novices in the world of jewelry design isn’t simply…

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Peridot Jewelry: You Say ‘Tomahto’, We Say ‘Tomato’

January 15, 2023

When I arrived on the San Carlos Apache Reservation to begin work as an educator,…

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Squash Blossom & Naja Jewelry: A Cultural Evolution of Personal Style

January 15, 2023

If you’re new to the world of collecting Native American jewelry, or visiting the Southwestern…

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Sterling Silver Jewelry: The New Gold Standard

January 15, 2023

Classic. Bright. Bold. Timeless. These are just a few of the accolades describing sterling silver…

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