A bad breakup with Clark Gable brought Millicent Rogers to Taos, New Mexico, in 1947. There, the Standard Oil heiress found more than just solace. She discovered a rich Native American culture that ...

Upon entering the warmly-lit space housing the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian’s new exhibit, “Stunning Stories in Native American Jewelry,” attention is first drawn to the subtle gleam of a ...

A few months ago, I shared important things to consider when purchasing Native American rarities. In that article, I gave an overview of the laws and emphasized how important craftsmanship and ...

The Justice Department wrapped up a case yesterday bizarrely titled United States v. 99,337 Pieces of Counterfeit Native American Jewelry, closing an additional chapter in a colorful Fish and Wildlife ...

For those of us of a certain age, there are a few touchstones from the peace-and-love 1960s that bring back instant memories. Large, heavy and uncomfortable to wear, the squash blossom necklace is ...

SANTA FE, ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A Santa Fe woman who’s spent most of her life collecting expensive, historic Native American jewelry now needs your help. About a week ago, a thief hauled away more than ...

Van Gelder Indian Jewelry is one of those businesses that at first glance defy logic. The Dutch family-owned firm specializes in museum quality heritage jewels from India, painstaking acquired through ...

A Cherokee Indian and his German wife operate a jewelry store in downtown Cherokee, NC. The man's name is General, and he is a master silversmith whose culture is part of his work. A Cherokee Indian ...

Jeweler Krishna Choudhary pulls out a box from his safe and then slowly opens the velvet case to reveal a mesmerizing 150-carat sky-blue star sapphire. The stone fits snuggly in the palm of my hand, ...