Quality Native American Jewelry by Artie Yellowhorse

Few gemstones have such a variety in appearance as to have individual character and personality as the Number 8 Turquoise.

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.

The Morenci turquoise mine produced a turquoise that is light to bright blue in hue.

Native American Artists use this beautiful stone with Sterling Silver to create one of a kind pieces of Jewelry.

The terms “Kingman” or “high blue” refer to the blue color usually displayed in this stone.

For thousands of years, turquoise has been treasured both for its natural beauty as well as its presumed power to heal.

The Apache turquoise being produced here is an absolutely beautiful blue stone with eye popping black or red web matrix.

Each American turquoise mine is marketed by a name, such as Pilot Mountain Turquoise, #8 Mine Turquoise or Sunnyside Turquoise.

Channel inlay, cluster and needlepoint are traditional Zuni jewelry styles.

The Pilot Mountain Mine is located in western Nevada, east of the small town of Mina and was first mined around 1930.

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.

King's Manassa turquoise is mined at Manassa in south central Colorado, but began its mining days with Ancient Pueblo peoples.

Native American Indian Jewelry has been found in excavations of prehistoric ruins.

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.