Native Indian Jewelry
We carry a large selection of authentic native american indian jewelry from hundreds of artists including necklaces bracelets rings earrings and more.
Native indian jewelry. Native american jewelry has had many functions throughout history. Such as the hopi are well known for their distinct overlay style using little or no stones while zuni jewelry indian artists are recognized for. Many tribes of the southwestern u s. Turquoise coral opal and numerous colorful stones are used by silversmiths and inlayers to create beautiful works of art.
It is a representation of culture a trading commodity a symbol of status and pride and even a piece of fashion. We are one of the last storefront shops in the southwest that offers authentic high quality native american jewelry to the public whether it s custom or limited offerings. This includes tlingit bone earrings from alaska creek shell beads from alabama and biloxi stone beads from louisiana. Alltribes indian art is one of the last native american operated full time jewelry shops left outside of the gallup new mexico area.
Welcome to my website. We offer only authentic native american indian hand crafted jewelry which should not be confused with jewelry imitations. The use of turquoise and other stones as personal adornment by southwest indians dates from prehistoric times and the use of silver by navajo zuni and hopi indians is over 100 years old. It is a representation of culture a trading commodity a symbol of status and pride and even a piece of fashion.
Indian native american jewelry artists hallmarks southwest shop trademarks. 2020 09 09 your help corrections and suggestions will be greatly appreciated feel free to contact me. 3600 hallmarks pictured at this date. The southwest indian foundation promotes the time honored tradition of native american handcrafted jewelry with gold silver and authentic gemstones.
There are numerous examples of native american jewelry dating back over 2 000 years.