Archives for October, 2017
Number 8 Mine Turquoise Jewelry - "Turquoise with an Attitude"
Donna Bunnell, October 06, 2017
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Zuni Indian Fetishes
We are proud to offer a beautiful selection of Zuni Indian Fetishes. The Zuni have the reputation for being the most skillful at carving fetishes.
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Treasures of the Southwest is proud to support the Native American Artists that are members of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Association was established in 1974 in response to the growing problem of misrepresentation of American Indian arts and crafts in the marketplace.
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Native American turquoise jewelry is a trendy way to add flair to your outfit.
Native American turquoise jewelry is a trendy way to add flair to your outfit. However, these colorful pieces also carry a much deeper meaning.
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
The Navajo lived in what is now northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona and were a nomadic group of people until they came into contact with the Pueblo
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Native American Indians are known worldwide for their beautiful turquoise jewelry.
Each Native American Indian Tribe has their own unique style of jewelry making.
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
Navajo Nation's Monument Valley Park is one of the most majestic places on earth.
Donna Bunnell, October 01, 2017
The Kingman mine in Arizona was one of the largest turquoise mines in North America.
The terms “Kingman” or “high blue” refer to the blue color usually displayed in this stone.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
More than 12,000 American Indians served in World War I.
During World War I and World War II, hundreds of American Indians joined the United States armed forces, and at the request of the U.S. government, developed and memorized a special code from their traditional tribal languages to serve as secret battle communications to confuse the enemy.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman.
Calvin has a unique ability to translate traditional Navajo inlay techniques into jewelry that reflects his Native American heritage with an elegant and contemporary flair.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Boulder Turquoise Jewelry features brilliant veins of Turquoise running through the host rock.
Native American Artists use this beautiful stone with Sterling Silver to create one of a kind pieces of Jewelry.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Turquoise is a sacred stone that has been used in jewelry for centuries.
For thousands of years, turquoise has been treasured both for its natural beauty as well as its presumed power to heal.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Native American Indian Jewelry
Native American Indian Jewelry has been found in excavations of prehistoric ruins.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Morenci Turquoise is highly valued and difficult to obtain.
The Morenci turquoise mine produced a turquoise that is light to bright blue in hue.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
The legend of the White Buffalo is over 2000 years old.
The White Buffalo are sacred to many Native Americans. The Lakota (Sioux) Nation has passed down the The Legend of the White Buffalo–a story now approximately 2,000 years old–at many council meetings, sacred ceremonies, and through the tribe’s storytellers.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
This turquoise was discovered accidentally during a search for gold.
King's Manassa turquoise is mined at Manassa in south central Colorado, but began its mining days with Ancient Pueblo peoples.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Candelaria Turquoise comes from the large Candelaria Silver and Gold mine in Nevada.
The turquoise in this area was usually found in thin veins and is known for its beautiful almost electric blue stones, sometimes with a light matrix.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
This high quality Apache turquoise is very rare and hard to find.
The Apache turquoise being produced here is an absolutely beautiful blue stone with eye popping black or red web matrix.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Pilot Mountain turquoise forms in hard veins with color ranging from bright blue to dark blue.
The Pilot Mountain Mine is located in western Nevada, east of the small town of Mina and was first mined around 1930.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary and jewelry making skills.
Channel inlay, cluster and needlepoint are traditional Zuni jewelry styles.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017
The most beautiful Turquoise Stones come from Turquoise Mines in the American Southwest.
Each American turquoise mine is marketed by a name, such as Pilot Mountain Turquoise, #8 Mine Turquoise or Sunnyside Turquoise.
Donna Bunnell, October 02, 2017