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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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Handcrafted jewelry is more than an adornment. Each piece is a work of art, created with the skill and vision of an individual who has invested the time and effort to learn the craft. Design and style reveal the depth of artistic vision. With vintage jewelry, it is important to know that patina can bring […]
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The People of the Laguna Pueblo, call themselves the Kawaik, speak a language isolate known as Western Keresan. The Keresan (/kəˈriːsən/), or Keres (/ˈkɛərɨs/), dialect cluster comes from the Keres Pueblo People of New Mexico, including the people of the seven pueblos of Acoma, Cochiti, Laguna, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, and Zia. The […]
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Unfortunately, stones can fall out of vintage Native American jewelry pieces. If a stone feels loose in a setting or comes out entirely, this doesn’t mean the piece is broken or defective. In fact, this can show you that the jewelry is truly vintage handmade Native American! The crafting techniques used by authentic Native artists […]
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