Southwest Indian Jewelry

Our collection includes spectacular southwest jewelry which was inspired by those early pieces.

Southwest indian jewelry.

The southwest indian foundation promotes the time honored tradition of native american handcrafted jewelry with gold silver and authentic gemstones. After the arrival of the spanish they added silver to the materials they used. Login join 5 flat rate shipping on orders within the usa 0 0 00. For example most of the turquoise you see for sale today is not real.

Before this time jewelry was made with natural resources such as turquoise shells stones wood and bones turquoise jewelry has been since ancient times the most well known southwest indian tribes making jewelry today are the navajo indians zuni indians hopi indians and santo domingo. Many people believe the most popular styles were developed in the early 1900s when southwest indian jewelry designers began making silver items for themselves and for trading with other tribes. Southwest native american jewelry made with silver started with the introduction of european metal working. Southwest indian foundation since 1968 the southwest indian foundation through various charitable programs has been striving to lessen the poverty of the native peoples of the southwest.

It is poor copies made using cheap imitation materials. Turquoise coral opal and numerous colorful stones are used by silversmiths and inlayers to create beautiful works of art. First let s first address the matter of fake or costume southwest jewelry. Southwest indian jewelry add category to my preferences.

Our collection includes beautiful southwest indian jewelry inspired by those early pieces. We travel the highways and byways to bring you the most fabulous sterling silver jewelry with genuine gemstones. You will receive a certificate of authenticity with your purchase and always free shipping and gift wrap. We carry a large selection of authentic native american indian jewelry from hundreds of artists including necklaces bracelets rings earrings and more.

Southwest and native american jewelry has experienced a surge in popularity over the last decade. In a geographical area where the average per capita income is less than 5 000 per year the southwest indian foundation provides assistance and hope to the poorest of the poor. Many people believe the most popular styles were developed in the early 1900s when southwest indian jewelry designers began making silver items for themselves and for trading with other tribes. Treasures of the southwest offers authentic native american jewelry made in the american southwest.

While this has led to the continued creation of some of the most beautiful works of art in the world it also has prompted many imposters to claim their embellished fashion jewelry is authentic.