New Mexico Gems - American native Jewelry

One of the most adored gemstones, turquoise jewelry has gained a huge spot in the hearts of people from all over the world. Made from opaque, blue-to-green mineral, the stone has been maintaining its popularity over the decades through use in many jewelries. Ranging from bracelets to necklaces, finding these stones embedded in many jewelry types has now become a common occurrence. However, unfortunately, their popularity has also led many frauds to pop up claiming to be offering genuine Native American turquoise necklaces, while simply selling colored stones that too at expensive prices. So, to help you out with your next turquoise purchase, we have compiled some must-know things about the gemstone. Let’s have a look at them. How are they formed? Unlike traditional superstitions, these gemstones are no divine elements emerging from the sky. They are rather the gifts of nature provided to humanity by chemical reactions between copper and aluminum undergoing layers and layers below...

If you are going to buy a turquoise stretch bracelet for the first time, make sure to ignore the following things for sure. Things to ignore while buying a Native jewelry 1) The cost If it is a genuine turquoise stretch bracelet, you will need to understand that its price will surpass that of gold at times. Turquoise is mined in very few places. America and China are the most important suppliers of turquoise. Even then, the demand for the gemstone is so great that its cheaper versions or imitations are all around the market. Actually, of all the turquoise bracelets out there in the market, almost 90% are imitations, and only 10% are genuine. So if you are getting a piece of the authentic turquoise stretch bracelet and have the verification papers proving its authenticity, then it is best to take it at its price. Eventually, even this price will double, especially if it's a turquoise of a rare color with minimum matrixes. Understanding the cost factor is important for a goo...

A word about Native Americans Native Americans or Indigenous Americans are a community of people who have been dwelling in America for thousands of years. Also called the first settlers of America, they are the descendants of the pre-Columbian indigenous people of North America. Around 500 tribes exist in different parts of the state presently. Many of them are still independent of state law and their actions governed by rules of tribal and federal law. Significance of Turquoise in Native American Culture Turquoise is an opaque gemstone found in the green-blue color spectrum among the mines of America, Iran and China. It has been in use for thousands of years by different communities as a talisman, a holy stone, and a bringer of good luck. Turquoise mines being widespread in North America, it is available more easily to the North American tribes than the rest of the world. This has resulted in the incorporation of the gemstone in their religious beliefs, cultures, and traditions...

Turquoise, a beautiful bluish-green gemstone has been one of the most popular gemstones by far. No matter what century or civilization we are living in, the stone has been the ultimate favorite of all and can be found embedded in several native pieces of jewelry. Occurring naturally as the hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, the stone bears amazing capabilities as speculated by the early Navajo tribe. Although blindly believing them might not be the proper choice, there have been numerous reports stating their value and significance. Let’s start with some of this spiritual significance that makes the stone a much superior choice. What is the spiritual significance of turquoise native jewelry? As a Healer Apart from being used as a symbol of wealth and opulence in ancient times, Turquoise was also believed to be arriving with supernatural powers. The blue gemstone is said to act as a vessel for positive spirits and guiding forces that communicated with the human world. Du...

Gemstones have been heavily popular and well-known for their mystical abilities for thousands of years. Initially used by early civilizations, the pieces of mineral crystals are now being used for implementing various benefits to our daily lives. While each gemstone braces its own importance and meaning, turquoise is the most preferred one. The bluestone not only braces an unmatchable vivid beauty but also offers potent contributions to a human’s well-being. This has led it to be frequently used in all kinds of jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. Now let’s start with understanding the numerous reasons that make the stone such a popular item. Turquoise and its Associations One of the oldest gemstones known to humanity, turquoise is actually the hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. It comes in either light blue or blue-green hues and represents the elements Earth, air, and fire. The blue turquoise is best represented by three chakras including, the Heart Chak...

Fetish jewelry is a distinctive style of craftsmanship from the Native Americans. The indigenous artisans have been crafting these unique designs inspired by the spiritual beliefs, their legends, and nature. Each unique native tribe from the northeast to the southwest has its specific jewelry style that sets them apart. Since the time of the Maya, Aztec, Inca, and the Anasazi, pieces are remnants of history. The Native American tribes nowadays make beautiful pieces of fetish jewelry (such as  Zuni fetish necklace ) with modern materials like titanium and gold. Apart from shells, stones, and bones, most Native Americans used turquoise as a building material. It is a widely revered material in many cultures around the world and had great economic and symbolic value in Native American culture. Jewelry played a vital part in economic trade and ceremonial purposes. What are Zuni Fetishes? The Zuni fetishes are symbolic and ceremonial jewelry pieces created with carved stones, fossils...