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As a person who grew up in the Northeastern United States, in New Jersey, the only real wildlife that I had been exposed to on a regular basis were squirrels and an occasional deer. So, moving cross country to New Mexico was truly an enlightening experience! The climate is different, the altitude is different and so is the meaning of wildlife! One day, I pulled into my driveway and saw something that I had never seen before. I saw what I thought was a fawn, that looked wet. I

Isn’t all jewelry that’s made by Native Americans the same? It’s just silver and turquoise, isn’t it? NO! There are actually over 300 different registered Native American Tribes in the United States, and they each have their own identity and traditions. There are 23 Indian tribes located in New Mexico - nineteen Pueblos, three Apache tribes (the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, the Jicarilla Apache Nation and the Mescalero Apache Tribe), and the Navajo Nation. Each of those tribes has

This post introduces the reader to the basics of collecting quality Native American Jewelry such as maker's marks, sterling silver and value.

It’s a fair question—and the story might be short, but it’s full of heart. It all started with my Aunt Betty, my mom’s younger sister. When I was a teenager, she introduced me to Native American jewelry, and from that moment on, I was hooked—especially on turquoise and the artistry of the Southwest. She lived in Oregon at the time, and every time I visited her, I came home with new treasures and a deeper appreciation for the wide-open spaces out west. Growing up in New Jersey