Journal
The coming of the railroad changed the landscape of the American West in many ways. With its exotic scenery, the West captured the imaginations of Easterners while the opportunity for business expansion fueled the dreams of entrepreneurs. Traveling by train meant Americans could literally move from sea to shining sea. While the ability to travel […]
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You may have heard this term block turquoise before when shopping for turquoise jewelry. If you are interested in buying turquoise jewelry, then it’s a good idea to know what it means! You must know what questions to ask. Did you know you shouldn’t ask the question “Is that real turquoise?” Because some dealers and […]
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Signatures are a way for artists to make a statement about their work, to claim the inspiration and skill for creating a piece of art. The public recognizes the value of a signed painting or sculpture. But is there a parallel type of “signature” for Native American jewelry? The answer is yes and no. Or […]
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For all lovers of AUTHENTIC Native jewelry, we have great news! There has been a major wrench thrown into the operation of an alleged counterfeit Native American jewelry ring that operates all over the Southwest United States. Federal agents from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, […]
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Turquoise was used when decorating the Taj Mahal and when crafting King Tut’s death mask. Ancient Persians wore it as protection against unnatural death. The Aztecs used inlaid it in skulls statues, and shields. It has been used as a holy stone, for protection, as a symbol of wisdom, immortality, as well as being prized […]
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