Many tribes in the Native American culture have cultivated their own styles for jewelry crafting. Their unique cultural history and interactions with different countries have shaped the way they make jewelry. As with most cultures, Native American art and jewelry is derived from their spiritual beliefs and what materials are made available to them. Zuni…
As with many things, the art of making jewelry and bracelets differs from tribe to tribe. While some may favor a larger stone, others may focus solely on the sterling silver to craft their works of art. The Navajo tribe has their own distinct style when it comes to making bracelets as well. Telling their…
Hopi art and bracelets are easily distinguished by their nature. As with many other tribes, most Native tribes along the Southwest learned the art of blacksmithing from the Spanish. However, the prominent feature of Hopi bracelets is the heavy use of silver only, with a stone featured on the piece. While many other tribes have…
A breathtaking way to honor nature, by incorporating coral stones into their jewelry, Native Americans were able to achieve a result that is truly unique to their culture. Most people are familiar with their pieces that use turquoise, but coral is another avenue Native Americans have taken when making stunning pieces of jewelry, especially sterling…
For a long time the Native American people had no written language in which to record their history. Instead, they relied on oral storytelling and symbolism in their art to pass their history to the next generation. One way they did this was through their jewelry. By using the techniques they learned from other countries…