I decided to share with my audience some of the treasures I’ve found and purchased from my weekend Native art shopping trips.  I am offering these items for you to add to your collections or perhaps you are beginning to collect. 

I am offering two silver bracelets that are imitations of handmade Navajo silver bracelet cuffs.  I purchased these pieces because of the fact they are high quality imitations.  I know of some collectors who collect authentic Native jewelry, but also some high quality imitation Native jewelry.  I am in no way misrepresenting handmade Native jewelry.  I buy what I like.  I am also offering a turquoise choker with a single spiny oyster shell “corn bead”.  The turquoise beads are likely Santo Domingo Pueblo handmade and stabilized (not natural).  The most unexpected piece I found is an authentic vintage Navajo silver and turquoise hairpin.  Contemporary Native hair accessories are not like their vintage counterparts.  I prefer vintage handmade Navajo hair ornaments over the contemporary ones. 

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.  Enjoy!

	Turquoise choker   It’s likely this is a handmade turquoise choker. Turquoise is likely stabilized and not natural. I bought this choker because it’s charming and looks vintage. L=15″  Price: $40 plus $7 shipping in the U.S.
	Imitation Native bracelet #1   This bracelet is likely “machined” rather than handmade.  It has “Sanford” stamped on the inside of the bracelet. I light polished it and it’s “white” like sterling silver.  Silver. Size   5.25″. Price: $40 plus $7 shipping in the U.S.
	Side view of Imitation Native Bracelet #1
	Imitation Native Turquoise Bracelet #2   This bracelet is also “machined”.  The turquoise is like imitation and not natural.  It has “STERLING” stamped on the inside of this bracelet.  The bezel cups that house the turquoise pieces are quite nice.  Nice to add to any collection. Size:  5.25″. Price: $55 plus $7 shipping in the U.S.
	Side view of Imitation Native Turquoise Bracelet #2.
	Vintage Navajo Hairpin   This elegant, refined vintage Navajo hairpin has hand-cut turquoise.  I’m not certain if the turquoise is natural or stabilized, but it has facets that show it’s handmade.  Nice hairpin to add to any collection. Price: $35 plus $7 shipping in the U.S.