Sterling Silver Concho - New Product

January 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes: Sterling Silver Casting

December 14, 2017

Introduction to Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

December 1, 2017

Navajo Pearls

November 7, 2017

Navajo Pearls are traditionally made sterling silver beads. Silver beads are a traditional art form for Diné silversmiths, and the beads have as many...

Guide to New Lander Chalcosiderite

September 13, 2017

What is White Buffalo?

September 1, 2017

Nevada Gems: Carico Lake Turquoise

August 15, 2017

Hi my name is Valerie Calabaza and today I like to introduce you to the Carico Lake Turquoise which is owned and mined by Ernie Montoya at...

Heishi

August 9, 2017

The word heishi (pronounced hee-shee) means ‘shell necklace’, and is the word used to refer to the intricate strands of handmade beads of shell, and...

Turquoise Cabs, Grades & Cuts

August 7, 2017

“Hi! My name is Brenda Baca. I work here at Sunwest Silver. I’ve been here for about twelve years now. I work in the stone department so I work with...

The Squash Blossom

August 1, 2017

In the Southwest, the Squash Blossom necklace is recognized as the most significant piece in any collection of handmade Native American jewelry....

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