Blog

The word concho, sometimes spelled concha, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell—it is commonly thought this i … read more

One of the most common questions we get at the Trading Post is, “What kind of turquoise is this?” It’s a reasonable question. Many people would like to know the origin of the stone in their particular … read more

There has been much news in the Southwest lately about allegations, arrests, and as of the time of this writing, one conviction, of a group of middle eastern gentlemen (dealers) who violated the India … read more

To dealers and collectors of vintage and antique Native American Indian jewelry, dating a piece is often tricky. Of course, there are certain tell-tale signs, such as design, materials and construct … read more