The evolution of the Native American Indian jewelry Industry has been one of the amazing phenomena’s in the history of art and commerce. From the early 1920’s through the mid 1950’s, Southwestern American Indian jewelry attained a degree of excellence, which rivaled that of distinguished silversmiths throughout history.

Providing complete information about a jewelry piece means a buyer doesn’t have to stop and ask questions before deciding to buy. People who are pressed for time, such as those shopping for a gift, will almost never want to ask questions and have to wait for answers, they simply move on.

Here are some of the most common description omissions shop owners make when listing jewelry pieces:

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Early Indian Jewelry as known today had its origin that predates Christianity. Turquoise found in the Hohokam Excavations in Arizona dates from 200 B.C. and in Mexico around 600BC – 700 BC. Other drilled beads date even earlier.

Turquoise deposits are limited geographically mainly to the Southwestern United States. Some Turquoise is found in Mexico but very little in comparison to other sites. Pre-historic Indians mined turquoise and turned it into jewelry, usually beads, and other hanging ornaments.

10. Listing items that are not jewelry pieces or which are specifically excluded from the Jewelry Lane, such as key rings or tabletop jewelry boxes.

9. Listing antique jewelry items in Jewelry: Antiques that are not definitively datable to pre-1945.

Pearls of all varieties are the most widely accepted birthstones associated with the month of June. Our Past Times newsletter for June 0f 2007 had an article on pearls. However, those born in June have the choice of several other well-recognized birthstones.

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