This book presents a wide variety of Southwest Indian-made jewelry that features many different types and colors of turquoise, according to origin. Beautiful color photographs show examples of this fine Indian craft dating back a hundred years and up to the present with innovative designs. Men's as well as women's jewelry is included to display the many colors and textures of turquoise in belts, bracelets, bolo ties, necklaces, and many other beautiful pieces.
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 64 p. Audience: General/trade.
The turquoise mines in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico are discussed with characteristics of the turquoise found there. Beautiful color photographs show hundreds of examples of Southwest Indian jewelry, dating back over a hundred years and up to the present, with innovative designs. Men's, as well as women's, jewelry is shown to display the many colors and textures of turquoise in belts, bracelets, bolo ties, necklaces, and special pieces of particular beauty. The price guide has been newly revised. *Hundreds of examples of Southwest Indian jewelry are shown *Features turquoise mines in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico *Newly revised prices