REAL Native American Jewelry~

[songofthesea]

So cool looking I adore how you layered this tribal piece with a diamond necklace. Gorgeous.

thanks, Susie! I was wondering how it looked together. I love the diamond flower and also love the Navajo "pearls" (as I've been told they're called) and didn't want to give up either one because they "clashed" together. so I'm going to be wearing them together. the work that went into the fluted beads is amazing!

 

[jellyv]

Yes they do look great together! Navajo pearls (that is indeed what silver bead necklaces are called) are really versatile in style, making them pairable with other jewelry types.

 

[cdtracing]

Let's try this again...

Love this!! Looks great paired with the modern diamond necklace, too!!

 

[Violet Bleu]

I don't have anything to contribute to this thread, but I have really enjoyed reading it in its entirety. Everyone has such beautiful pieces! [emoji4]

 

[songofthesea]

Yes they do look great together! Navajo pearls (that is indeed what silver bead necklaces are called) are really versatile in style, making them pairable with other jewelry types.

thank you so much! I always feel like things look better on other people and that when I try them on I'm not getting the "look" I want...so thanks!

 

[susieserb]

I don't have anything to contribute to this thread, but I have really enjoyed reading it in its entirety. Everyone has such beautiful pieces! [emoji4]

So cool, TY for saying as much!!

 

[Violet Bleu]

So cool, TY for saying as much!!

You're welcome! [emoji4]

 

[cdtracing]

Well...it's been a while since I've posted on this thread. Thought I would post pics of some birthday acquisitions.
The shorter turquoise disc necklace & earrings are a set & is Santo Domingo Pueblo from the 60's. The longer turquoise nugget necklace is a 3 strand made of turquoise chunk & shell heishi. It's vintage 60's & is Navajo. The middle necklace is also vintage Navajo turquoise & heishi that I already owned.

The ring is a huge piece of Royston turquoise & made by Navajo artist Cecil Atencio. It's a newer piece but I got it from a private collector. This ring just spoke to me & I could not turn it down. I loved the pattern & play of the turquoise. It looks like a painting. Pictures just don't do it any justice. It's a show stopper, for sure!!

 

[GoStanford]

Well...it's been a while since I've posted on this thread. Thought I would post pics of some birthday acquisitions.

Your multi-strand necklaces are just beautiful!

 

[BigPurseSue]

Absolutely gorgeous pieces! I love the stone in that ring. Awesome! It looks great on your hand.

 

[Compass Rose]

Thank you for posting. I just got back from Santa Fe and was overwhelmed with all the gorgeous pieces I got to see. I love Native American jewelry.

 

[cdtracing]

Your multi-strand necklaces are just beautiful!

Absolutely gorgeous pieces! I love the stone in that ring. Awesome! It looks great on your hand.

Thanks, Ladies! I was in a mood for a big stack that day. I love turquoise & black. Although, as hot as it is right now in the Deep South, I think I may go a little lighter on the stacks....at least until Fall.

Yes, BPS, the stone in that ring is magical. They had some other pieces with similar Royston Turquoise & they will give me first position to buy if they decide to sell them. I just love the stone!

 

[cdtracing]

Thank you for posting. I just got back from Santa Fe and was overwhelmed with all the gorgeous pieces I got to see. I love Native American jewelry.

I've already told DH the next time we're in Az or NM, I'm going on a major shopping spree. He'd better save up!

 

[BigPurseSue]

Yes, BPS, the stone in that ring is magical. They had some other pieces with similar Royston Turquoise & they will give me first position to buy if they decide to sell them. I just love the stone!

Oh definitely do consider buying other pieces with similar stone. That stone is exquisite. Dumb question: do NA jewelry artists have special arrangements with mines to get first dubs on great stones? Or do they go through stone brokers or something similar? Seems like an important business aspect of being an artist would be cultivating good stone-buying relationships.

 

[cdtracing]

Oh definitely do consider buying other pieces with similar stone. That stone is exquisite. Dumb question: do NA jewelry artists have special arrangements with mines to get first dubs on great stones? Or do they go through stone brokers or something similar? Seems like an important business aspect of being an artist would be cultivating good stone-buying relationships.

I'm not really sure but I would think some of the really well known artisans & silversmiths buy rough directly from the mines. With some mines that have closed in the last few year, the prices for their rough has gone up. (ex: Sleeping Beauty Mine) I'm not sure which mines are still in production...I haven't really kept up with it. I do know that NA artists only want to use American Turquoise & try to stay away from the Chinese Turquoise. They will use other stones such as coral, spiney oyster, jet, Gilson opal, MOP for inlay work, mostly Zuni, I believe. There are wholesale brokers who deal with gemstone rough that buys can be made from. Many of these brokers will attend the Tucson Gem Show where a lot of jewelers buy rough & cut gemstones.