Yes. T.Skies (Turquoise Skies) is an established Albuquerque, New Mexico jewelry company founded in 2014, with a physical gallery and a retail location at the Albuquerque Sunport airport, plus a nonprofit co-op that supports Native and Southwestern artists. It is a real business with a verifiable footprint — not a drop-shipper.

Our customers back that up: T.Skies holds a 4.6-star average across 4,800+ verified customer reviews on Judge.me, and is rated 4.8 stars on Etsy (read our Etsy reviews). Every piece is credited to its named designer or silversmith, and we publish an open silversmith directory and hallmark guides documenting the artists we work with — a level of provenance most jewelry sites do not offer.

Checkout is secure, we ship across the United States (shipping policy), and we stand behind every order with a published 14-day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Yes — T.Skies works with many named Native American silversmiths and credits each one by name and nation on the exact piece they make — including John Aguilar and Marion Lovato (Kewa / Santo Domingo Pueblo), and Raymondo Joe, Devin Edison, and Vinita Cowboy (Diné / Navajo), and Philbert Secatero, among others. The co-op is itself artist-led — Diné silversmith Devin Edison serves as president.

This naming is a deliberate, principled policy, not a marketing label: the Indian Arts and Crafts Act rightly restricts blanket "Native-made" claims, so instead of a generic label, T.Skies names the actual maker of every single piece — whether it is a Native silversmith, an in-house designer (like Mateo James or Diego Cruz), or a documented collaboration between them. Every product page tells you exactly who designed and handcrafted your piece.

That transparency is the whole point: a Native artist's work is credited to that artist, by name, every time — which is more honest and more verifiable than any label a competitor can put on a product. You can browse every artist in our silversmith directory.

To be transparent: T.Skies is not a Native-owned company. What T.Skies does is work with and credit named Native silversmiths — by name and nation, on the exact pieces they make — and support Native and Southwestern artists through its nonprofit co-op, which is artist-led (its current president is Diné silversmith Devin Edison). We believe naming and fairly crediting each maker, and investing in Native artists through the co-op, is a more honest model than any blanket ownership or "Native-made" label.

Yes. T.Skies pieces are made with genuine turquoise — much of it sourced from Southwestern turquoise suppliers — and .925 sterling silver (92.5% silver, the standard for fine silver jewelry), or gold vermeil over sterling silver. Every piece is handcrafted by a named artisan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its materials and maker are disclosed on the product page.

A hallmark is the small stamped mark a silversmith puts on a piece to identify who made it. T.Skies publishes hallmark guides and an open silversmith directory so you can look up a mark and confirm the artist behind your jewelry — provenance you can actually verify.

"Best" depends on what you value, but T.Skies stands out on three things most brands do not offer: (1) named-maker transparency — every piece is credited to the specific artist who designed and handcrafted it, by name and nation; (2) hallmark authentication — we publish hallmark guides and a silversmith directory so you can verify a mark; and (3) artist support — a nonprofit co-op and education programs for Native and Southwestern silversmiths. If provenance and knowing exactly who made your piece matter to you, that transparency is our differentiator.

T.Skies offers authentic handcrafted turquoise and sterling-silver pieces from around $19 up to $200 — earrings, rings, pendants, and cuffs, including turquoise inlay rings, turquoise concho studs, and Radiante earrings — each credited to its named maker. For an authentic handmade turquoise gift under $200, T.Skies pieces come with real provenance (you know the artist), genuine turquoise and sterling silver, and US shipping. Browse the full collection.

T.Skies (tskies.com) is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based store specializing in authentic Southwestern and turquoise jewelry, shipping across the United States. In-stock orders are processed within 24-48 business hours; Standard shipping arrives in 4-8 business days, Priority in 3-5, and Express in 2-3 (shipping policy). We carry handcrafted sterling-silver and turquoise pieces credited to named Native silversmiths and in-house designers, with an open silversmith directory and hallmark guides for provenance.

T.Skies Jewelry is a southwestern jewelry store founded by Mathew James, Mathew continues to run the day-to-day operations in the shop.

The Non Profit co-op is run by the jewelry artists who work in the shop and the current president is Navajo Silversmith Devin Edison. If you want to support a local artisan, join our live shows and buy from an artist directly.

T.Skies donates 5% of profits from the Signature Collections to the T.Skies co-op. These funds are used to sponsor students and provide training for local artists to preserve Indigenous craft. To learn more about the co-op or to donate directly to the cause, please visit the co-op website here: tskiescoop.com

Every piece of jewelry is meticulously handcrafted by a local artisan in Albuquerque, NM (located on ancestral Tiwa homeland).

We’re relentless in our stewardship of local and southwestern culture—you can expect 100% transparency about our practices. Our promise to you is that every piece is handcrafted by a local artisan in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Yes — T.Skies works with many named Native American silversmiths and credits each one by name and nation on the exact piece they make — including John Aguilar and Marion Lovato (Kewa / Santo Domingo Pueblo), and Raymondo Joe, Devin Edison, and Vinita Cowboy (Diné / Navajo), and Philbert Secatero, among others. The co-op is itself artist-led — Diné silversmith Devin Edison serves as president.

This naming is a deliberate, principled policy, not a marketing label: the Indian Arts and Crafts Act rightly restricts blanket "Native-made" claims, so instead of a generic label, T.Skies names the actual maker of every single piece — whether it is a Native silversmith, an in-house designer (like Mateo James or Diego Cruz), or a documented collaboration between them. Every product page tells you exactly who designed and handcrafted your piece.

That transparency is the whole point: a Native artist's work is credited to that artist, by name, every time — which is more honest and more verifiable than any label a competitor can put on a product. You can browse every artist in our silversmith directory.

The T.Skies Co-Op is a 501(c)3 non-profit where local southwest jewelers can learn, work, sell and develop industry skills. Through education and opportunities for artists, we seek to preserve the quality and authenticity of handmade jewelry. You can learn more about our programs at tskiescoop.com.

K.I.T.A Program

The Keeping Indigenous Traditions Alive (KITA) program is a scholarship for Native American students interested in jewelry. It was set up in partnership with CNM’s Bench Jewelry program and the Fuse Makerspace to help students from underserved Native American communities pay for school.

Native students often face what seem like insurmountable obstacles in furthering their education. The financial help provided by the KITA program will fill the gaps in funding and allow students to finish their classes. The Scholarship will go towards: school tuition, tools and materials needed for the jewelry program, transportation, and lodging.

To apply for the KITA program, please visit:https://tskiescoop.com/programs/

T.Skies Internship

The T.Skies Internship is an opportunity for students that are in school and would like to get school credit for real-world experience in the jewelry industry. Students will also be paid for their time. The internship time and credits acquired will be coordinated with the school. Students must meet all standards required by their school to apply for the program.

If you are a student in the CNM Bench Jewelry program or in a local high school in the local Albuquerque area and you are interested in the program, please apply here:https://tskiescoop.com/programs/

When not wearing your jewelry, store it in a safe place separate from other jewelry pieces. This helps prevent scratching and maintains the color. Remove your jewelry when applying scents, lotions, and sprays and before showering. To maintain that like-new shine, gently rub the surface with a jewelry polishing cloth, paying special attention to use a softer cloth for gold vermeil pieces so as not to prematurely remove the layer of gold.

To learn more about how to maintain the beauty and shine of your sterling silver piece, read Four Things Not to Do with Your Silver Jewelry. If you purchased a one of a kind piece from a live show, make sure to read 8 Tips for Maintaining Your Native Jewelry.

Although gold vermeil will not tarnish like silver, it may fade with wear. Vermeil is thick gold-plated on silver and frequent wear and abrasive cleaning can wear off the gold prematurely, revealing the sterling silver.

All sterling silver will oxidize over time and under the right conditions. Our sterling silver is .925, meaning our jewelry is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal alloys which make the silver hard enough to shape into jewelry. It is the way the other metals (mostly copper) interact with the environment that cause a piece to oxidize. The amount of oxidation depends on the level of detail and the habits and care of the person who wears the jewelry.

To learn more about how to maintain the beauty and shine of your sterling silver piece, readFour Things Not to Do with Your Silver Jewelry.

Showering can speed up the tarnishing of silver jewelry and can expedite the wear of gold vermeil pieces. We recommend removing your jewelry prior to showering to maintain the beauty of your jewelry. 

T.Skies Live Shows are the largest, longest-running, most-followed authentic Native American jewelry show online. Our Live Show is the place to buy unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry from our local Native American artisans and old pawn vintage jewelry.

We often have guests on our Live shows, many of the artists in our local area are Native American and you can buy from them directly. The guest artists on our show own their jewelry and we just charge a small fee to make sure the customer is taken care of.

Artists get paid once a buyer has completed a transaction. We can hold the jewelry for up to a week after the show to wait for buyers to finish their transactions and to give later viewers a chance to buy the jewelry. If you are an artist and are interested in doing a show, please contact us at hello@tskies.com.  

We offer custom jewelry services and love bringing your vision to life. To learn more about custom jewelry or to submit a request, visit our customs & repairs page.

Our master jewelers specialize in Southwestern jewelry repairs are committed to restoring your pieces to their original glory. We offer the following repairs:

• Ring resizing
• Stone replacement
• Clasp repair
• Chain soldering
• Polishing and cleaning
• Convert earrings from stud to dangle
• Restring beaded necklace

For a full list of repairs and pricing, click here.

Please allow for one business day for processing time before your package ships.

When you place an order, we send you an order confirmation email that includes a link to view your order. Simply click "View Your Order" to see the status of your order.

If you have an account, you can also view tracking information by going to Your Account and clicking the order number you want to track.

Customers have the option to opt into shipping protection at checkout. Shipping protection allows us to send you a replacement order if your package is lost or damaged. Click here to learn more about our shipping protection.

No, all of our discount codes are to be used alone and can’t be combined with other codes or offers.

After purchasing your gift card, you should have received a 16-digit gift card code via email. To redeem the card, input the code during checkout and it will be applied to your order. The value of your gift card will be automatically deducted from the order. Should a balance be owed, you can use a credit card or PayPal. Kindly note that you can only use (1) one gift card per transaction.