Jewelry

Native American Jewelry and Indian Jewelry are terms that bring to mind the silver, turquoise and coral jewelry of the Navajo and Pueblo peoples. The best known jewelers Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tribes are creating many fine pieces, as are members of other tribes and Pueblos. Southwestern peoples have worn jewelry made from pieces of shell, turquoise and other materials for centuries.

 

 

The Navajo were the first to produce metal-working, which can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. Between 1884 and 1899, turquoise stones began to appear set in silver jewelry. The Zuni learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's, and the Hopi apparently learned the craft from a Zuni.

 

Toh-Atin carries estate collections, as well as contemporary Native American jewelry. Many of our  fine jewelers will custom make a piece to your size and with stones chosen by you.

 

Browse our jewelry by periods, -- Traditional Bracelets or Contemporary Rings,  Antique, Vintage,  ect.  Just click on "Period" in the list to the left under "Browse By", to see all the options

       


Jewelry
 

Barrettes are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is natural and unstabilized unless noted.

 

All other pieces are hand-beaded, generally on fabric or leather. 

Barrettes and Hair Ties
 
Our bracelets and cuffs are all sterling silver or 14 karat gold. The turquoise used is natural and unstabilized unless noted.
Bracelets and Cuffs
 
We carry  by jewelers, Jimmy Poyer and Jimmy Harrison, David Rosales.
 
All earrings are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is natural and unstabilized unless noted.
Earrings
 
Moneyclips and key chains are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is natural and unstabilized unless noted.
Moneyclips and Key Chains
 
All necklaces are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is natural and unstabilized unless noted. Bead necklaces from Santo Domingo are hand cut and made from unstabilized, natural stones. The same is true of all heishi.
Necklaces
 
All pendants and pins are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is unstabilized and natural unless noted. Length includes bale. A few pieces can be used as either a pendant or a pin, which is
Pendants and Pins
 
All rings are sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Turquoise is natural and unstabilized unless noted. Wedding bands may be found under rings made by Clyde Woody.
Rings
 
We carry estate and contemporary  Vintage pieces are always coming and going.
 
 We have many old watch cuff bracelets, watch bands, and contemporary inlaid watches by Rosales.
 
Three Strand Coral Necklace, CJMT10-49

Vintage coral and turquoise beads are older than the 1968 pawn tag which is attached. They are lovely with a quality cotton wrap and wonderful materials. This necklace hangs 16 inches.

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Begay Bracelet,  JRBBR10-24

This overlay bracelet made with a matted finish is precisely made. The detail of this bracelet is extraordinary. The bracelet measures 6 1/4 inches with a 1 inch opening.

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Jimmy Poyer Set,  JJPN10-14

There are thirteen individually inlaid rectangles in this gorgeous necklace. The length of this necklace can be adjusted from 16 inches to 20 inches.

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Jimmy Poyer Necklace, JJPN10-15

A new design from Jimmy Poyer this necklace is made up of eleven hand made inlaid turquoise circles. It has a chain that can be adjusted from 16 inches to twenty inches in length.

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Begay Bracelet,  JRBBR10-32

This bracelet is exquisitely detailed. It is a wonderful weight and feel.

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Multicolor Necklace with Naja,  JSWN8-4

This necklace was made especially well and with great care. The stones and shell in this piece are a great color combination. The length of this necklace is 21 inches.

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Multicolor Necklace with Naja,  JSWN9-8

The beads in this necklace are each handmade. The naja is made using the sandcast method. The length of this necklace is 20 inches.

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Begay Bracelet, JWBBR9-223

Sterling silver bracelet with a very elegant design. Casted in stone this bracelet sparkles with a high shine. It measures 6 1/4 inches.

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Begay Bracelet,  JWBBR8-21

Wilson and Carol are a husband and wife team who have created this wonderful bracelet. Wilson creates the cast into stone and Carol sands and puts the finishing touches on each piece. This bracelet measures 6 1/4 inches.

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Jimmy Poyer Necklace, JJPN10-6

Each cube is unique and the color combinations are lovely. The length of this piece ranges from 13 inches to 19 inches.

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Jimmy Poyer Necklace, JJPM10-13

Exquisitely inlaid necklace made by Jimmy Poyer is one of his latest creations. The color and geometric designs on this set create a beautiful look. The length can be adjusted to hang 15 inches to 20 inches.

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Cajero Five Strand Coral Necklace,  JALCN10-1

Made of Mediterranean red coral stones this five strand necklace measures between 20 inches to 23 inches.

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Cajero Bracelet, JALCBR10-1

This bracelet has a lovely, large Royston stone. It sits nicely on the sterling silver cuttlefish bone cast. The bracelet fits a size 6 1/2.

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Cajero Bracelet, JALCBR9-2

This bracelet is made from a cuttlefish bone cast. It is elegant with lovely texture and form. This piece is a size 6.

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Begay Bracelet,  JWBBR10-5

Heavy, orange sponge coral bracelet is made of sterling silver. The sides of the bracelet have kokopelli designs on either side near the opening. It measures 6 3/4 inches.

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Petite Coral Squash Blossom Necklace, CJSV9-2

This petite coral Squash Blossom necklace is a wonderfully light weight and beautiful piece of jewelry. It is very unique. The length of this piece is 25 inches.

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Coral Squash Blossom Necklace, CJMT10-27

The natural coral cabs in this necklace are spectacular. There are a total of 20 cabs in this necklace. The length of this necklace is 25 1/2 inches.

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Zuni Inlaid Squash Blossom,  CJMT10-26

The Cardinal motif of this Squash Bloosom necklace is delicately made of coral, onyx, and mother-of-pearl. There is one flower center on the naja that is made of the tortoise shell.

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Cardinal Concho Belt,  CJMT10-23

This exquisite Zuni sterling silver concho belt is inlaid with coral mother-of-pearl and onyx to create a lovely cardinal motif. There are ten conchos that complete this belt.

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Jimmy King Jr. Bracelet,  JJKBR10-2

One of Jimmy King Jr.'s newest creations. Coral, onyx, mother of pearl, and sterling silver are combined to create this lovely bracelet. Size 6 3/4 inches.

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