Indian Style Jewelry

With Native American jewelry, you will find a wide variety of various materials and metals used during the jewelry making process. This is due to the fact there are many different Indian tribes in the Untied States. The Cherokee, Navajo, Hopi, Zuni Pueblo, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo are just some of the makers of the most desired handcrafted pieces.

Like most jewelers, the Native American tribes deal in precious and semi-precious stones. The two most used and recognized stones would be the turquoise and coral. Turquoise comes in shades of blue and coral comes in just a single shade. As well, both are used in various forms that vary in shape and size. Other widely used stones in the tribal jewelry making process would be lapis lazuli, malachite and opal.

When it comes to glorious works of art, try looking into the bead work. Tribal members use beads of every shape, color and size imaginable in crafting their jewelry pieces. You will find bead work in all fashion accessories, including hair bands, hair barrettes, necklaces, hair combs, earrings, pendants and rings. Native Americans have been pouring themselves into their jewelry work for hundreds of years. Some pieces and designs have been used for their entire history and have been handed down through the generations. A piece you may fall in love with today may have been inspired by a Chief’s daughter’s passions from a long time past. So do some research to find the look, style and history of your next purchase.