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Finding the perfect necklace length can feel overwhelming, especially when shopping online. Whether you're looking for a delicate choker necklace or a dramatic longer chain length, getting the right fit makes all the difference in how your jewelry looks and feels. At Southwest Silver Gallery, we want to help you discover your perfect necklace lengt[…]

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Turquoise has been admired for its beauty and uniqueness for thousands of years. Turquoise, once adorned by ancient pharaohs and Aztec kings, continues to hold deep spiritual significance for Native American tribes who have cherished it for over 2,000 years. Known as the stone of life, good fortune, and wealth, turquoise remains one of the world's[…]

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How to Clean Liquid Silver Jewelry: A Complete Guide Liquid silver jewelry is admired for its elegant, fluid look and exceptional shine. Made of fine strands of sterling silver, often strung together to resemble a flowing stream, this style of jewelry can include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. While beautiful, liquid silver is delicate and req[…]

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Native American art is known for showcasing many beautiful symbols of the natural world, and southwest Native American jewelry is no exception. Along with the Southwest Silver Gallery’s high-quality  turquoise jewelry and intricate silver work by skilled artisans, we are proud to offer a variety of jewelry featuring the symbols sacred to[…]

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Indigenous peoples from the United States have been crafting and wearing exquisite jewelry for centuries. Long before the Europeans settled in America and introduced the natives to silversmithing, the Native American tribes used natural resources such as bones, stones, wood, shells, and turquoise to craft earrings, necklaces, pins, bracelets,[…]

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Native American cultures are deeply rooted in nature. Many beliefs and legends incorporate symbols of earth, water, sky, fire, seasons, weather, plants, and animals. As you browse our Native American jewelry, as well as our Zuni fetish carvings, you are going to notice many symbols. While some may be used just for aesthetic value, the majority h[…]

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Turquoise, or “Doo tl’ izh ii” in Navajo, holds a very special significance in several Native American cultures, especially for the Navajo people. This semi-precious gemstone that is often called the “stone of life” is currently well-known because of the popularity of Navajo turquoise jewelry, but it has a long and fascinating history dating[…]

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The Zuni are known for being especially rooted in spiritualism and tradition, and both elements shine through in Zuni jewelry and artwork. For centuries, the Zuni people have been highly skilled lapidary artists, passing down stone cutting techniques from generation to generation. Once they learned silversmithing, their jewelry work really came int[…]

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It’s an unfortunate truth – there’s a lot of fake Native American jewelry out there. As Native American products and designs become increasingly popular, there’s naturally going to be imitators. The reality is that the jewelry that’s made in factories overseas doesn’t even come close to matching the beauty, quality, and craftsmanship that has made[…]

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Turquoise jewelry has held a special place in the hearts of Native Americans for centuries. Today, it’s become increasingly popular in the fashion world. Today’s contemporary turquoise jewelry continues to carry on that proud tradition, boasting impeccable craftsmanship, unique traditional designs, and a blend of elegance and flash that makes Am[…]

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