Turquoise, a gemstone with a rich history, has been mined across six continents and holds significant cultural value, particularly in Native American cultures. In the Southwest, where dozens of mines… Read more »
The Evolution of Native American Beadwork
Beadwork is one of the most admired and traditional Native American art forms. Native American beadwork is sought-after for its often-vibrant colors, detailed designs, and beautiful patterns. You can find… Read more »
How to Properly Care for Your Native American Jewelry
Authentic Native American jewelry is renown for its unique beauty and exceptional quality. When you buy a piece of Native American jewelry, you are investing in a valuable piece of… Read more »
Bolo Ties: A History
The bootlace tie; the bola tie; the cowboy tie; the gaucho tie; the bolo tie goes by many different names and has several different variations. The basic concept, however, remains… Read more »
4 Tips for Buying Art as a Gift
There’s a lot to love about the holiday season, but perhaps the best thing about it is the spirit of giving that fills the air. Finding the perfect gift for… Read more »
Fashion Jewelry vs. Fine Jewelry: What’s the Difference?
When you’re shopping for jewelry, whether for yourself or someone else, you have many decisions to make to narrow down your wide range of options to the perfect piece. The… Read more »
What Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Over the past few decades, and particularly in the past few years, you’ve probably heard the term “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” crop up around Columbus Day. If you don’t know much… Read more »
The Significance of Turquoise in Native American Culture
Native American art has largely been shaped by the natural resources that were available and used by early American Indian artists. Berries and minerals were used to make paint; mud… Read more »
How to Hang Fine Art
If you’re an art collector, you know the most satisfying moment after acquiring the perfect piece is seeing it hanging on your wall or displayed with the rest of your… Read more »
3 Beginner Tips for New Art Collectors
Art collecting is an exciting and satisfying hobby that can sometimes even turn into a lucrative business. When you’re just starting out as an art collector though, the intricacies and… Read more »