Native American Jewelry Artisans Use Beaded Jewelry, and Sterling Silver... Native American Jewelry

Native American jewelry artisans and American Indian jewelry artisans use beaded jewelry, and sterling silver to provide beautiful expressions of their culture.

The magic of Native American Jewelry and American Indian Jewelry creates a window for us to appreciate and learn of ancient cultures, spiritual values and the expression of nature.

These talented artisans use symbolism and beauty to express their culture. Most people associate hand crafted beaded jewelry and turquoise jewelry when they think of traditional Indian jewelry. The majority of the metal used in the creation of Indian jewelry is sterling silver.

 

A belief that turquoise jewelry brought good luck was
prevalent during the time of Shakespeare.

Today, the American Indian reveres turquoise for its balancing and healing energy. It is said that turquoise acts as a unifying force between the Spirit of Air and the Spirit of the Earth. Many Native Americans learned their craft from ancestors. The skill of the artisan was passed down from generation to generation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ Beaded Jewelry ] [ Costume Jewelry ] [ Sterling Silver Jewelry ]

 

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Pearl
The June birthstone is commonly white in color however, may also be black, gray, silver, cream, lavender, peach or even pink! Often associated with brides, they are believed to offer love, money, protection, and luck.

Ruby
July babies celebrate the month with a radiant ruby birthstone gemstone. Lore and legend include beliefs that it enhances confidence and strength in the wearer which may be why it has long been associated with royalty.

Peridot
August's birthstone is also known as the 'gem of the sun'. The volcanic gem is born in fire often found in the rock material created by volcanoes and found in meteors that have fallen to Earth.

 

 
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