Turquoise Energy and Beauty
As one of the premier traders of Native American Indian jewelry, Palms Trading Company has a very large selection of handmade turquoise jewelry crafted by Pueblo and Navajo artists. Still, the use of turquoise in jewelry is not a modern innovation. The energetic and... Read more
Mining and Classifying Turquoise
Although many stones are used in Native American Indian jewelry, one of the most used and recognized is turquoise. The gem, which is “a hydrous phosphate of aluminum, containing copper, iron and other minerals,” ranges in color from bright green to blue-tinted, the... Read moreNative American Indian Jewelry: Caring for Sterling Silver
Caring for sterling silver jewelry is essential in making sure it looks great and maintains value. Since many Native American jewelry pieces contain stones, great care must be taken to ensure the silver is cleaned without changing the color of the stone or otherwise... Read more
Fair Trade at Palms
Celebrating Fair Trade Month Through Ethical Native American Art October is Fair Trade Month. Fair trade recognizes the hard work and craftsmanship of farmers, artisans, and workers by ensuring they are justly compensated for their products. Developing fair trade... Read more