Artist Spotlight: Alvina Yepa
Those who know Pueblo pottery, know the Yepa name is synonymous with well-made Jemez Pueblo pottery, and Alvina Yepa is one of the finest examples of the skill and talent it takes to produce such pieces. It is both a pleasure and an honor to do business with Alvina,... Read more
Symbolism Used In Native American Jewelry
Symbolism is very popular in Native American Jewelry, and customers are always curious about various items they see, whether it’s regarding squash blossom necklace symbolism, attributes of certain stones such as turquoise, or the meaning behind traditional Native... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Torevia and Delbert Crespin
Working with and getting to know Native American artists is one of the most unique and fulfilling aspects of our business. Some artists, such as this month’s artist spotlight pair, Torevia and Delbert Crespin, have worked with us from our humblest... Read more
Techniques and Styles Associated with the Creation of Vintage and Contemporary Native American Jewelry
Palms Trading Company has been selling and trading in Native American & Vintage Native American Jewelry for over 75 years. As experts in Native American craft and jewelry we have become quite familiar with the different styles and techniques used to create these... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Robert Kasero
So many of the artists we work and come into contact with every day are exceptionally talented creators and painters. Fewer, however, are able to create the wonderfully intricate work that this month’s Artist Spotlight, Laguna potter Robert Kasero, does.... Read more
Horse Hair Pottery
Legend holds that horsehair pottery was discovered by a pueblo potter whose long hair blew against a piece of pottery she was removing from a hot kiln, stuck, and carbonized. The result was so interesting that she duplicated it with hair from a horse’s... Read moreKnowing Your Gemstones and Cabochons is Important When Selecting and Purchasing Native American Jewelry
At Palms Trading Company of Albuquerque, we understand stones. Whether the jewelry contains semi-precious or precious, faceted or cabochon gemstones, we know what we are looking for when selecting Native American jewelry. Types of Gemstones and Cabochons Here are some... Read more