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How To Choose The Right Native American Turquoise Bracelets For You

By Leslie Ball


If you want beautiful and striking jewelry pieces to add to your wardrobe, you may want to consider adding Native American turquoise bracelets to your collection. Whether you want a heavy cuff or a delicate chain piece that is set with these gorgeous stones, here is what you need to know about choosing the right piece for you.

Turquoise is a bright, blue-green semiprecious stone. It is not usually cut and polished the way other, harder stones may be. It is not uncommon to see inclusions or flaws in the stone or even areas that are colored slightly differently than the main stone. Larger pieces are less common and so the jewelry they are in will be more expensive as a result.

Silver is usually the mounting material of choice. Traditionally, this metal was more common than other precious metals. It was also soft enough to be worked in many different ways. Silver can range in quality and purity. If you want to make sure it is pure, look for stamps (known as hallmarks) that can tell you where the piece was made and whether the metal is pure or not.

Often a bracelet will have the stones set with claws. Some will also have wire wrapped around the stones. This can look beautiful but if it is a piece you will wear every day you want to make sure it is durable. Look for thick wire that will stand the test of time. That way you don't have to worry about losing a stone or the piece bending or distorting.

While a thick cuff or chunky piece may look striking, you want to make sure it will work with a variety of outfits. That way you can get the best value for your dollar. The color of the stones in the piece itself may also influence how versatile it is. How intricate or flashy the setting is can also determine whether a piece will be versatile or not.

Don't be surprised if many pieces have traditional native symbols on them. Often, natives incorporated spiritually significant images and symbols into the pieces they wore as a form of wearable art. If you do not like these images you may need to look online to find jewelry that has simpler designs that may be more neutral in nature.

If you are buying a bracelet or other piece as a souvenir, it can be nice if there is something to visually connect the piece to the area where you purchased it. Buying it from a local craftsman can be rewarding especially since you are likely supporting an artist. If you want a wider selection, however, you may find that looking online may be your best bet.

Once you have your pieces, you will then want to choose how you want to wear or display them. You may decide to wear a single piece at a time to showcase its beauty or wear several pieces for more of a coordinated look. Only you will know what works best for you and your personal sense of style.




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