Southwest Jewelry from the American Southwest is unique to itself and has a look that has become popular worldwide. Southwest Jewelry is made by Navajo and Zuni Native American Indians, Contemporary and Hispanic Artists and companies throughout the Southwest that employ native Americans of all walks of life to work together in producing their own unique Southwest Jewelry styles. Generally, it is made with Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Coral and other gemstones that accompany them in good contrast.

Navajo Indian Southwest Jewelry

The Navajo Indians focus on fancy work to the silver by stamping, engraving or hand creating filigree that they apply to their pieces to create their Southwest Jewelry appearance. Navajo Indian Jewelry most often incorporates a Turquoise stone as that is the stone of choice by the Navajo people and has been for centuries. The Navajo believe Turquoise is a Skystone put on earth from the great father above. Originally, the Navajo made Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry for themselves, soon they traded it to other native people who wore it for good luck and prosperity. When the tourists came, they wanted a piece of Southwest Jewelry and Turquoise to take home with them for a souvenir or their Southwest adventure.