Spiritual Navajo Jewelry

On purchasing true Navajo Jewelry one thing that you can be certain of is a very high degree of craftsmanship.

Artisans and silversmiths rely heavily on the use of turquoise and sterling silver however many offerings are available made with carnelian and onyx gemstones.

True Navajo Indian pieces are handmade ensuring that the utmost care and attention is paid by the designer into each unique creation meaning no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

There is no doubt that these spiritual people and their style are becoming more and more recognisable as time passes but there is little doubt that the basic concept ideas have been borrowed from others.

It is believed the use of silver was acquired from the plains indians and designs from the Mexicans, French and English colonial forces and the presence of the Spaniards all have influenced the Navajo.

However they believe beauty can only be experienced in day to day life and they express this incredibly well through their decorative designs which come deep from the soul of the artisan.

Women's Blue Ridge Turquoise Offset Navajo Rug Style Bracelet - 'D'
From: Arizona Indian Jewelry

Tiger's Eye Horizontal Oval - Pendant Only
From: Arizona Indian Jewelry

Up to about a hundred years ago the artisans would get their silver by melting down coins that were gained by means of trade with many of their creations ending up in trading posts in exchange for store goods.

These items would usually be redeemed when the creator could afford to purchase them back, those that were never reclaimed were sold off as authentic Navajo Jewelry.

The Discovery of forge soldering opened up a stream of new design ideas as this mean't different pieces of silver could be joined together opening many possibilities.

The Navajo Indians have had a long love affair with turquoise or skystone as they refer to the gem, believing that wearing the stone offers them good fortune.

Some spiritual ceremonies are held where turquoise is cast into a river to help bring rain water to their lands.

The last few decades have seen quite a change to Navajo Indian offerings as they have certainly got larger and a lot more adventurous.

The artisans themselves are now rightfully getting the global recognition that they deserve spreading their creative spiritual designs to more people than ever before.

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