 
Southwestern jewelry designs direct from Santa Fe and Albuquerque.Most of the wholesale Native American jewelry market has been influenced by centuries of tradition and over two thousand years of craftsmanship. Over the years, the tradition has been handed down from generation to generation. Most Southwestern jewelry makers have learned their skills and techniques from family members.The primary sterling silver jewelry making tribes of the Southwest are the Hopi of Arizona, the Zuni and Rio Grande Pueblos of New Mexico and the Navajo of Arizona, New Mexico and southern Utah. In New Mexico alone there are nineteen different pueblos. Wholesale Native American jewelry designs vary in content and style amongst different tribes. Over the years, the Hopi technique became known as "overlay" and today Hopi overlay is a significant part of the Southwestern Native American culture and tradition. The Zuni style of setting multiple stones close together in sterling silver is a trademark of their Native American jewelry designs. A large piece of Turquoise or other material is surrounded by small stones, thus forming a cluster design. Today's Navajo silversmith's capture the scenic beauty of the Southwestern jewelry makers environment. Their native american jewelry designs are created from old-style cast pieces to flatware, to silver beadwork, to the most contemporary gold and diamond pieces. Native American jewelry will always remain a unique and cultural endeavor. Many silversmith's still recreate old styles, while others are content with tradition and still others stretch their imaginations in designing totaly unique pieces of superb quality jewelry. Whatever the style and tradition, wholesale Native American jewelry reflects the magnificent beauty and splendor of the Southwest desert region and our wonderful Land of Enchantment. The diversity of people, culture and history here in the Southwest has made for an interesting blend of life, traditions and art. Both Santa Fe and Taos are known world wide as a mecca for talented artist and lets not forget Roswell for those interested in close encounters. Santa Fe offers several open market fairs during the summer for local artists and one in particular called the Indian Market where only Native American jewelry and crafts are displayed. The Spanish Market is fun also and invites local Hispanic artist to participate in art displays. The shops, museums and galleries in Santa Fe are abundant so you won't run out of places to visit around their old town plaza. Taos while better known for skiing, also boast a full list of places to visit and shop for Native American jewelry. New Mexico is sparse when it comes to population compared to most other states. You will find that over the centuries the main population areas are centered around the pathway of the Rio Grande as it snakes thru the state. Most of the Rio Grande pueblos have been established along this route obviously because of the need for water. The old route 66 interstate highway follows a path thru the middle of Albuquerque on what is known as Central Avenue and of course you will find our Old Town Plaza there but with not quite the taste and feel as in Santa Fe or Taos. In the period before silver became available, the Indians used beads, stones, leather, pottery and other materials to create their beautiful Southwestern jewelry and handcrafts. Distinct tribal influences, characteristics and traditions all helped to create the variety you see today in all the Indian arts and crafts. Slowly after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors sterling silver was introduced into the scene, however today the use of both sterling silver and gold are becoming more popular each year. If you visit the Indian pueblos you will find a rich traditions of the Native American jewelry and handcrafts plus some of the best silversmith's displaying their skills. In any event you will find that people, culture and life in New Mexico will certainly vary from the norm. We offer wholesale Southwestern jewelry and genuine Native American jewelry at wholesale discounts to the public. Search our Store Testimonials Handcrafted Silver Jewelry |