Turquoise Traders

Turquoise Traders Top Quality Authentic Native American Arts & Crafts

Trading Since 1939

10/15/2025

✨ Thomas Jim’s All-Silver Necklace — understated, powerful, and pure Navajo craftsmanship.

This piece doesn’t rely on stones to make a statement — the silver is the star. Handmade by Navajo silversmith Thomas Jim, the necklace features clean lines, traditional stamping, and a refined design that speaks volumes in its simplicity.

It’s bold without being flashy, traditional yet timeless — the kind of piece that works with everything but stands out on its own. Every link and detail reflects generations of silversmithing knowledge and pride.

When silver tells the whole story — and tells it well.

10/08/2025

💎 #8 Turquoise is a true treasure in the world of Native American jewelry — and it’s easy to see why collectors and artists value it so highly.

Mined in Nevada, this rare turquoise is known for its dreamy sky-blue hues and intricate golden-brown to black spiderweb matrix. The mine has long since closed, making authentic #8 Turquoise more valuable and sought-after with each passing year. It’s not just a beautiful stone — it’s a finite legacy of the Southwest.

🔹 Spotlight Piece: A Show-Stopping Navajo Necklace
We’re thrilled to showcase a stunning, handcrafted Navajo necklace featuring five large #8 Turquoise stones, each one hand-selected for its exceptional color and matrix. Set in traditional sterling silver with clean stampwork and heavy silver framing, this necklace is bold, balanced, and impossible to ignore.

Each turquoise stone is a showpiece on its own — together, they tell a story of craftsmanship, rarity, and Native tradition passed down through generations.

This is the kind of piece you don’t just wear — you inherit.

10/07/2025

There’s something timeless and powerful about a Native American Liberty Coin Necklace — especially when paired with the rich blues of natural turquoise. 🪙💎

These handcrafted pieces start with authentic Liberty Head silver coins, each one set, and linked by skilled Native silversmiths. When accented with hand-selected turquoise stones, the result is bold, elegant, and full of character.

It’s a statement of tradition, craftsmanship, and heritage — wearable history that honors both cultural legacy and American roots.

10/05/2025

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10/04/2025

The squash blossom necklace is more than just a stunning piece of jewelry — it's a powerful symbol of Navajo culture, identity, and artistry. 🌸✨

The squash blossom design features crescent-shaped naja pendants and beadwork that has come to represent strength, protection, and beauty. While it’s become iconic in the Southwest, for the Navajo people, it holds deeper meaning — passed down through generations, worn with pride, and crafted with great care.

Each necklace is handcrafted using sterling silver, turquoise, and traditional techniques — a statement not just of style, but of heritage.

Wearing one isn’t just about fashion. It’s about honoring tradition, carrying story, and celebrating Native creativity that continues to thrive today.

10/04/2025

Bold, beautiful, and full of life — Santo Domingo necklaces are a celebration of color, tradition, and individuality. ✨

Handcrafted by artists from the Santo Domingo Pueblo, these necklaces are known for their striking use of natural materials like turquoise, shell, jet, spiny oyster, and hand-cut stones. Each piece bursts with vibrant energy and bold design, often strung in mosaic patterns or graduated beads that make a powerful statement.

No two are alike — that’s the beauty. Every necklace tells its own story through shape, color, and craftsmanship. They’re not just accessories — they’re wearable expressions of Native creativity and culture.

10/02/2025

When it comes to bold, unforgettable Navajo silverwork, Freddie Maloney knows exactly what he’s doing. 💥

His bracelets are big, eye-catching, and full of character — the kind of pieces you notice across the room. What sets Freddie’s work apart is his incredible eye for stones. From high-grade turquoise to rich, rare cuts, he hand-selects stones that already make a statement — and then builds silverwork around them that amplifies their natural beauty.

Every bracelet is handcrafted, weighty, and detailed with traditional Navajo stampwork that honors his roots. If you're looking for a piece that turns heads and tells a story, Freddie Maloney delivers every time.

07/02/2025

There’s a quiet elegance in every piece by Kary Begay — a silversmith whose artistry reflects both deep tradition and personal story. For years, she worked side by side with her late husband, Steven Begay, blending their talents into a singular style that became beloved by collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Kary and Steven’s work is known for its clean, precise overlay & stamp work, refined symmetry, and traditional Navajo techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is handcrafted from sterling silver, often with deeply textured designs and natural turquoise stones carefully chosen for their beauty and soul.

Their jewelry speaks softly but leaves a lasting impression — much like the artists themselves. Kary continues to honor their shared legacy with every creation, keeping their story alive through silver, stone, and spirit.

There’s a quiet power in traditional Native American jewelry from the Southwest — a power that mirrors the land itself. ...
07/02/2025

There’s a quiet power in traditional Native American jewelry from the Southwest — a power that mirrors the land itself. 🌄✨

The deep blues of turquoise echo our desert skies. The reds and oranges of coral reflect the sandstone mesas at sunset. Every silver stamp, every stone inlay, is more than design — it’s geography, memory, and meaning, shaped by the hands of artists who carry generations of tradition.

This jewelry doesn’t just adorn — it honors. It reflects the rugged grace of the land and the enduring beauty of Native American culture.

06/28/2025

At Turquoise Traders, we believe true beauty lies in rarity — and Golden Hills turquoise is one of nature’s most exquisite gifts. 💎✨

With its soft periwinkle hues and delicate golden matrix, this stunning turquoise is unlike any other. Set in handcrafted Native American silver work, each piece is a wearable work of art — a harmony of tradition, elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.

Discover the unmatched beauty of Golden Hills at Turquoise Traders — where heritage and high style meet.

Soft as a sunset and rare as a whisper — pink conch shell brings a graceful warmth to Native American jewelry. 🌸✨Handcra...
06/26/2025

Soft as a sunset and rare as a whisper — pink conch shell brings a graceful warmth to Native American jewelry. 🌸✨

Handcrafted by skilled Native American artisans, each piece blends tradition with elegance, using this delicate ocean treasure to create something truly timeless. Whether set in sterling silver or paired with turquoise, pink conch adds a refined, feminine touch to designs rooted in heritage and spirit.

Grace, history, and craftsmanship — all in one breathtaking piece.

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Gallup, NM
87301

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