Navajo
Navajo jewelry refers to the jewelry made by the Navajo people, who are an indigenous tribe of the Southwestern United States. Navajo jewelry has a rich history and is known for its intricate silverwork and use of turquoise, coral, and other natural stones.
Navajo jewelry has been made for centuries, but it wasn't until the late 1800s that the Navajo people began incorporating silver into their designs. They learned to work with silver from the Spanish, who introduced the metal to the Southwest.
Navajo jewelry is often characterized by its use of silverwork and bold designs. The jewelry is usually handcrafted and may feature intricate stamp work, engraving, and other decorative elements. Turquoise is a particularly important stone in Navajo jewelry and is often used in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Navajo jewelry has been made for centuries, but it wasn't until the late 1800s that the Navajo people began incorporating silver into their designs. They learned to work with silver from the Spanish, who introduced the metal to the Southwest.
Navajo jewelry is often characterized by its use of silverwork and bold designs. The jewelry is usually handcrafted and may feature intricate stamp work, engraving, and other decorative elements. Turquoise is a particularly important stone in Navajo jewelry and is often used in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
