REAL Native American Jewelry~

[HauteMama]

I am not a Native American jewelry fan in general, so I don't own anything of significance. But DH has always been deeply interested in Native American things of all kinds, and tried diligently to get me to like Native American jewelry when we were first married. He showed me lots of pieces from different places we traveled, and I remember being interested in how the materials that were most available in the area were what were used in the jewelry, and bone pieces were quite common among plains and hills area tribes. I specifically remember him trying to buy me something like this (I do not know the provenance of this piece nor if it is even Native American made, but it looks similar to what he wanted to buy), which was made out of two different colours or finishes of bone:

 

[susieserb]

This item reminds me of Gerda Lynggaard's Monies line. I have her stuff too, very tribal in nature but she's a Copenhagan designer. Love this piece^^

 

[Julide]

I am adding one more of my NAJ pieces. I have had this for 15 years, Eeek!! I'm getting old! The first picture is the original necklace and the other two are different "chains" that I use for the pendant.

I think that like all jewelry you can find different styles and materials in NAJ, it depends on what you are interested in.

 

[susieserb]

I am adding one more of my NAJ pieces. I have had this for 15 years, Eeek!! I'm getting old! The first picture is the original necklace and the other two are different "chains" that I use for the pendant.

I think that like all jewelry you can find different styles and materials in NAJ, it depends on what you are interested in.

Get outta town with that freakin pendant

 

[susieserb]

Pieces that are NOT turquoise?

 

[susieserb]

Few hotties with turquoise...

Shawn White (love him)
Vanessa de-la Rivaherrera
Some model

 

[Thingofbeauty]

I am adding one more of my NAJ pieces. I have had this for 15 years, Eeek!! I'm getting old! The first picture is the original necklace and the other two are different "chains" that I use for the pendant.

I think that like all jewelry you can find different styles and materials in NAJ, it depends on what you are interested in.

So beautiful.

 

[Julide]

Ok, because I am a complete nerd and my first degree was history so I love research! I have compiled a few NAJ pics. I will try to explain if I can but I only know about a few different styles.

I will start where I started with my first necklace. This and my squash blossom are examples of Zuni petit Point jewelry. Don't know more than that but love it!My necklace also has matching earrings which I wear more than the necklace.

 

[Julide]

Next up! Since we started with Zuni I will stay with them, Zuni inlay jewelry, not really my style, don't own anything but thought you may enjoy it.

 

[Julide]

Ok, next, I feel like I am writing a research paper! Bear claw jewelry! Seriously nuts!! I think this could classify for rocker wear. What do you think? Also breast plate chokers. I don't know what they are made of sorry.:shame:

 

[Julide]

And next...beaded jewelry and dentalium (sp?) shell earrings. I have never had earrings this long, but I wonder if they would look good on?

 

[Julide]

And my favorite, quill jewelry. Made from Porcupine!! Yes! These little guys makes this! I don't own anything but one day...

 

[Julide]

A couple more random pics I found while searching the web...I hope you have enjoyed!!

 

[Julide]

Get outta town with that freakin pendant

So beautiful.

Thank you!!!

 

[chessmont]

I'm speechless these are magnificent