Native American Silver Jewelry Well loved Since 1800s
Silver has been an vital component of Native American jewelry since its introduction by the Spanish. The Native Americans were very fond of silver jewelry, originally making it from coins, horse accessories and other sources. They incorporated a variety of techniques for stamping and molding silver. They also set turquoise, coral and other stones in their creations.
Native American silver jewelry is recognized all over the world for its unique designs. Traditionally, Native American silver jewelry involves handcrafted or handmade silver jewelry with hand stamped designs, beads, flowers, and leaves around the gem. Such jewelry is sometimes designed with symbols and geometric patterns, and is a gorgeous jewelry item for any women. Each piece of handmade Native American jewelry is handcrafted and custom made. There are several different varieties of handmade Native American jewelry available. The most impressive traditions of jewelry making in Native American silver jewelry belongs to Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo artisans who hand crafted silver stones into distinctive designs. The Southwest turquoise jewelry and Navajo turquoise jewelry by these artists is well-known all over the world.
High Quality Native American Silver Jewelry by Turquoisedirect.com
Turquoisedirect.com has been in the business of rare natural American Turquoise and fine Native American silver jewelry since the year 1972. The company was founded by its owners John and Barbara Chaney, who first started Artesanos Trading Company in Corrales, New Mexico. This company was started with the central purpose of purchasing the highest quality American turquoise and trading with the best Navajo, Hopi, and Santo Domingo Jewelers.
The company is now run by Josh and Melissa Chaney, who are continuing the family tradition of offering direct access to handmade Native American jewelry, and natural American turquoise jewelry at wholesale as started by their parents. The concept of the company has remained the same for the last 37 years, which is offering the high quality Native American silver jewelry at the most affordable prices.
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Silver Turquoise brecelet from Silvertribe Jewlery?
I'm interested in buying this bracelet but I'm not quite sure if they reputable enough…plus they only have a 3 day return policy (on a $350 item!!!). Pls tell me what do you reckon that I should do, or if you know any excellent silver jewler on the internet.
Thanks a million!!!
The bracelet weights about 150 grams (aprox. 5 oz), has a huge turquoise on it and at the widest point is a small less than an inch. It's stamped 925 and it has the artist signature on it. How much do you reckon it worths?
Chech it out on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Navajo-Heavy-Sturdy-Turquoise-Silver-Cuff-Bracelet_W0QQitemZ230251346397QQihZ013QQcategoryZ98496QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Josh Chaney -
About the Author:
Josh Chaney has been involved in the Native American art business since he was a young boy. Raised in a family devoted to dealing the only the finest Natural American Turquoise and representing the best Native American Indian artists, his family has been in the business for over 37 years. For more information visit :- www.turquoisedirect.com
