Navajo Indian jewelry is probably the most noticeable and iconic style of Indian jewelry available. The silver and turquoise most used in the pieces is recognizable to even the most unobservant individual. There is so much flare and beauty to Navajo Indian jewelry, but the history goes deeper than just that bracelet you are wearing….
The Social Significance of Navajo Necklaces When most people think about the lovely turquoise set in silver that has come to typify Navajo necklaces and other jewelry in modern American culture, they are often unaware of the history behind the beauty. The tradition of native jewelry making goes back hundreds of years to a time…
When thinking about jewelry of the Navajos, the squash blossom necklace is sure to come to mind. It conjures up thoughts of classic tales from ancient native history. The Navajo squash blossom necklace has a rich history that runs to places even farther than the Navajo soil. The Parts of the Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace…
Navajo Cuff Bracelet History In 1870, a Navajo silversmith began the art of making Navajo cuff bracelets in Flagstaff, Arizona. American Indian artists and their jewelry making techniques, such as their gorgeous Navajo cuff bracelet and other wearable art, go back through history for thousands of years. In the times of the Mongollan, the Indian…
History of the Navajo Bracelet Back in the 1950’s, 1960’s, and up through the 1970’s, 95 percent of women living in the state of Arizona wouldn’t even consider leaving the house for whatever reason without the comforting feel of her Navajo bracelet dangling on her wrist; women like the color of turquoise and it was…