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Turquoise in Native American Jewelry

  • Dec 1, 2021
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Arland Ben bracelet with Lander Blue turquoise. Photo Arland Ben.


Turquoise has one commercial application: use in jewelry. It is best known for its use in fine Native American jewelry. We tell of the development of the Indian jewelry market in Turquoise in America Part Two, 1910-1990. In this video Mike shows some beautiful examples of fine Native American jewelry showing high grade turquoise.



 
 
 

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