Pueblo Chelles - specialists in Turquoise Jewelry |
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History and Info
We tend to become attached to our Native American jewelry and hand it down to future generations. Choose your piece because it speaks to you, wear it often and you'll never give it up. Any time you pay a premium price for jewelry you should be sure the person you are buying it from is reputable and knowledgeable about all aspects of the item. Native American Sterling Silver has a silver content of .925 purity alloyed with .075 copper. Hopi Silversmiths use pure silver. There is no nickle used in any Native American jewelry sold on this site. SOME ASTROLOGICAL STONES:
Amber is believed to help memory loss and relieves anxiety. Amethyst is believed to facilitate healing; inner peace Coral is believed to bring the wearer good luck & longevity. Jet Black Onyx believed to bring success, prosperity,happiness and protects against violence and illness. Used since early times for jewelry making Lapis is believed to cure melancholy, mental & spiritual cleanser. Opal is believed to balance, amplify, creative & intuitive thought, and cure depression, apathy, lethargy. Peridot is believed to protect against nervousness, help alleviate spiritual fear, aid in healing hurt feelings & bruised egos, and helps to incur strength & physical vitality. Sugilite is the newest discovered gemstone. Turquoise is believed to be the master healer and protect against environmental pollutants, strengthen anatomy & guard against disease. BIRTHSTONES FOR IMPORTANT BIRTHDAYS: January: Garnet February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine, Bloodstone April: Diamond May: Emerald June: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite July: Ruby August: Peridot, Sardonyx September: Sapphire October: Opal, Tourmaline November: Topaz, Citrine December: Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis ANNIVERSARIES: 1st Anniversary - Gold Jewelry or Peridot 2nd Anniversary - Garnet 3rd Anniversary - Pearls or Jade 4th Anniversary - Blue Topaz or Blue Zircon 5th Anniversary - Sapphire or pink tourmaline 6th Anniversary - Amethyst or Turquoise 7th Anniversary - Jet Black Onyx 8th Anniversary - Tourmaline or Tanzanite 9th Anniversary - Lapis Lazuli, amethyst, green spinel 10th Anniversary - Diamond or blue sapphire 11th Anniversary - Turquoise, citrine 12th Anniversary - Jade or opal 13th Anniversary - Citrine or moonstone 14th Anniversary - Opal, agate or bloodstone 15th Anniversary - Ruby or rhodolite garnet 16th Anniversary - Peridot 17th Anniversary - Watches or carnelian 18th Anniversary - Aquamarine or Cat's Eye 19th Anniversary - Aquamarine 20th Anniversary - Emerald or yellow diamond 21st Anniversary - Iolite 22nd Anniversary - Spinel 23rd Anniversary - Imperial Topaz 24th Anniversary - Tanzanite 25th Anniversary - Silver 30th Anniversary - Pearl Jubilee 35th Anniversary - Emerald 40th Anniversary - Ruby 45th Anniversary - Sapphire 50th Anniversary - Gold 55th Anniversary - Alexandrite 60th Anniversary - Diamond 65th Anniversary - Blue Spinel 70th Anniversary - Sapphire 75th Anniversary - Diamond 80th Anniversary - Ruby Jubilee A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE TURQUOISE: Turquoise has been mined throughout the world. Clear blue Persian turquoise is believed to be among the finest turquoise in the world. Mines in India and China produce green turquoise. Some of the mines in the American Southwest are:
DIFFERENT FORMS OF TURQUOISE: Stabilized Turquoise An epoxy resin is infused into the pores of the stone. The stone will stay the same beautiful color and will not fade over time. Stabilization allows the artists to use turquoise that might otherwise not be suitable for jewelry. Color Treated Turquoise Chemicals are used to enhance or change the color of the stone. Reconstituted Turquoise Turquoise chips that have been mixed with resin then molded into shapes. Most of the turquoise found in today's jewelry has been treated or enhanced in some way, and that's ok as long as you know it is treated and pay a reasonable price for it. If the artists and silversmiths had to rely on only high quality, natural stones, high prices would prohibit many of us from owning any turquoise at all. What is Natural Turquoise? Natural turquoise stones may have been cut and polished, but no artificial changes have been made. Color may change over time. Only high quality stones can be used in their natural state. CARE AND TREATMENT OF YOUR TURQUOISE JEWELRY: Don't store turquoise with harder gemstones that might rub against it and scratch it.Keep turquoise away from high heat and chemicals. Take it off when using household cleaners. Even stabilized turquoise can be affected by common household cleaners.Clean your turquoise in warm, sudsy water and dry it immediately with a soft cloth |
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At Pueblo Chelles Southwestern Jewelry you can find a wide range of genuine native american handmade jewelry from the American Southwest. Many items are one of a kind designed and handmade by Navajo, Zuni, and hopi artists. We specialise in amber jewelry, amber silver jewelry and have an outstanding selection of southwest turquoise jewelry, gold jewelry, gold turquoise jewelry, inlay jewelry, silver jewelry, handmade silver jewelry in contemporary styles at an affordable price. Supporting Native American jewelers, Pueblo Chelles Southwestern Jewelry has handmade silver jewellery, Navajo indian jewellery and jet black onyx jewellery by well known artists and silversmiths such as Calvin Begay, L Bruce Hodgins, Teresa Aenio, Charlene Dishta, Spencer, Bowannie, Raymie Namingha and other native american silversmiths and artists. Our extensive range of authentic southwestern jewelry, hand crafted by Native American artists allows you to quickly and easily purchase items such as opal and turquoise rings by Amy Wesley Quandalacy; Navajo sterling silver jewelry by Teresa Aenio; Navajo sterling silver jewelry with jasper, turquoise and jade by L Bruce Hodgins and stunning inlay jewelry by Calvin Begay. |
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