Learn About Buying Authentic Native American Indian Jewelry
We offer many items which are certified
authentic Native American made which are signed by the artists. If you are
looking for Native American collectables, be aware of jewelry that is not
authenticated by the jewelry artist. Below are some other good internet
resources for learning about or purchasing Native American Jewelry:
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act:
US law against passing off fake American Indian crafts as genuine. What
constitutes Indian art fraud, and how to report it if you find it.
American Indian Cultures: View our pages for
individual Indian tribes, most of which have artistic information
The following Indian Jewelry articles by Lee
and Eric Anderson will help to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation
of buying American Indian Jewelry and their culture:
The
Squash Blossom Necklace
Turquoise
Indian Jewelry
How the
Quality of Turquoise Affects it Use in Jewelry
Stones Used in
Indian Jewelry
The
History of Turquoise
The
Origin and Occurrence of Turquoise
Natural,
Stabilized, Treated, Fake and Synthetic Turquoise
Turquoise Quality
Additional resources to books on Native
American Indian jewelry:
Jewelry by Southwest American Indians
Southwestern Indian Jewelry
The
Beauty of Navajo Jewelry
The
Beauty of Hopi Jewelry
Zuni Jewelry
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