Presents speak louder than words, and rightly so. Though you will find a wide array of Native American arts and crafts, you may want to find something unique for your special someone who loves all things Native American - like Native American art jewellery.
While turquoise is the most renowned stone in jewellery pieces created by indigenous people, there are several other precious and semi-precious stones widely used or paired with turquoise to create magnificent necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more.
Let’s take a look at some of the other stones found in Native American jewellery that you can choose for your beloved someone as Valentine's Day present.
Coral
Derived from a colony of marine animals, coral is an organic gem, frequently used by ancient Egyptians in prehistoric times. According to ancient Romans, coral offers protection from harm and cure bites from snakes and scorpios. Originally, European settlers brought the gem to Native Americans from the Mediterranean Sea. Mostly, coral is paired in cabochon form with the most precious stone, that is, turquoise, in Navajo jewelry, including Navajo silver cuff bracelets. It is also inlaid with mother of pearl and jet in Zuni jewelry pieces.
Mother of Pearl
Mother of pearl is white with delicate iridescent rainbow hues. It is mainly a blend of minerals secreted by oysters, abalone, and mollusk creatures to line their shells for protection against harm, including parasites. While it is commonly found in Zuni pieces, many Navajo inspired jewelry pieces have the mother of pearl paired with other stunning gemstones.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue stone with brilliant flecks of gold and silver hues. The stone is mined in western Colorado, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Mongolia, and Russia, but the highest quality stones come from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Argentina. Lapis Lazuli is believed to be one of the first stones worn by native people as jewelry and was prized in ancient Egypt. They believed the stone has magical powers.
If you want your significant other to feel special on this Valentine’s Day, turn your gaze towards Native American art jewelry that they will cherish forever. From Navajo silver cuff bracelet to Lapis and Mother of Pearl Cluster pendant - every Native American inspired jewelry piece makes an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift.
