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    Lander Blue Turquoise - History And Rarity(Post)

    Have you heard of Lander Blue Turquoise, the rarest turquoise in the world?In 1973, Rita Hapgood, a Blackjack dealer from the battle mountain, Nevada, went hiking with her sisters. While out hiking, ...

    What Kind of Turquoise(Post)

    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 particula ...

    Turquoise Identification - A Guide for Collectors and Enthusiasts(Post)

    One of the most common questions we hear as turquoise dealers is, “What kind of turquoise is this?” It’s a fair question—many people want to know the origin of the stone in their piece. We have worke ...

    What's up with the Price Variations In Turquoise Jewelry?(Post)

    People often ask me about the wide range of prices they encounter when searching for turquoise squash blossom necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more. It's a valid question, and I like to simplify it w ...

    ​Embracing the Warm Glow of Native American Jewelry Patina(Post)

    In the soft ambiance of a trading post, a magnetic allure pulls collectors toward a show case adorned with the rich history of Native American jewelry. Among the treasures, a common trait catches the ...

    Collector’s Corner Silver Hallmarks(Post)

    Advanced collectors of Native American and Southwestern style jewelry will most often turn an item over and inspect the back of it after glancing at the front. In many cases, the back can tell t ...

    What should you look for when purchasing collectibles?(Post)

    What should we be looking for when it comes to purchasing collectibles?Well — buy what appeals to you! Buy what you like. Buy what speaks to your heart. If you are coll ...

    Authentic Indian Jewelry???(Post)

    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 Indi ...

    Concho Belts - A Native Tradition(Post)

    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 ...

    Genuine Customer Relationships (not the romantic kind!)(Post)

    Today, we're venturing into the heart of what makes business thrive.Genuine relationships.Yesterday, we had the pleasure of spending the day with this wonderful couple, who journeyed all the way from ...

    Collector’s Corner— Authenticating Collectibles(Post)

    When you have a collection of potentially valuable items, especially if they have some sort of historical significance, authentication is very important. Just to know your items are authentic, and ...

    WTP TV(Page)

    Western Trading Post Television Watch Western Trading Post TV Season One here. Watch Western Trading Post TV Season Two here. We are one of the old time, historic Trading Posts of the Wes ...