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Excerpt: Native American Silver Jewelry Well loved Since 1800sSilver 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…