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Sterling Silver Jewelry: The New Gold Standard

Classic. Bright. Bold. Timeless. These are just a few of the accolades describing sterling silver jewelry. Personally, I've always been a fan of silver rather than gold. Maybe it's because...

Sterling Silver Jewelry: The New Gold Standard

Classic. Bright. Bold. Timeless. These are just a few of the accolades describing sterling silver jewelry. Personally, I've always been a fan of silver rather than gold. Maybe it's because...

Collectors Highlight: Society of Medalists

The Society of Medalists was world-renowned for its collection of medals crafted by some of Americas most prominent sculptors. The artists recorded history and central humanitarian themes on both sides...

Collectors Highlight: Society of Medalists

The Society of Medalists was world-renowned for its collection of medals crafted by some of Americas most prominent sculptors. The artists recorded history and central humanitarian themes on both sides...

Making a Splash with Copper in Home Decor

We've all seen those design magazines: glossy, dramatic shots of celebrity homes, yards of filmy, billowing curtains flowing about a perfect room. Clever tables and chairs are arranged just so;...

Making a Splash with Copper in Home Decor

We've all seen those design magazines: glossy, dramatic shots of celebrity homes, yards of filmy, billowing curtains flowing about a perfect room. Clever tables and chairs are arranged just so;...

Mexican Wood Carvings: Wild Oaxacan Wonders

Colorful Oaxacan Carvings of various animals Brightly colored objects are a staple in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Whether it's brilliant Talavera pottery decorating the gardens and interiors of...

Mexican Wood Carvings: Wild Oaxacan Wonders

Colorful Oaxacan Carvings of various animals Brightly colored objects are a staple in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Whether it's brilliant Talavera pottery decorating the gardens and interiors of...

Native American Beadwork: An Alternative Spectrum

"I don't like the word 'bling', though some people call my work 'native bling'," says Dellisa Hooke, a thirty-one year old jewelry designer, wife, and mother of two. Born on...

Native American Beadwork: An Alternative Spectrum

"I don't like the word 'bling', though some people call my work 'native bling'," says Dellisa Hooke, a thirty-one year old jewelry designer, wife, and mother of two. Born on...

Peridot Jewelry: You Say Tomahto, We Say Tomato

Peridot Jewelry: You Say Tomahto, We Say Tomato

When I arrived on the San Carlos Apache Reservation to begin work as an educator, I lived in teacher housing in downtown San Carlos. I was often told Peridot (pronounced...

Peridot Jewelry: You Say Tomahto, We Say Tomato

When I arrived on the San Carlos Apache Reservation to begin work as an educator, I lived in teacher housing in downtown San Carlos. I was often told Peridot (pronounced...