American Indians use beads, shells, copper and silver, ivory, amber, turquoise and other stones to make their jewelry. American Indians have been making jewelry as part of their livelihood fro years, even before the Europeans came to America. The Native American jewelry makings traditions stays strong, incorporating rather than being replaced by new materials and techniques like glass beads and metalworking which was more advanced.

Our American Indian Jewelry Guide provides information for making an educated purchase of American Indian turquoise jewelry.

Although the most common color of coral jewelry is a pinkish-red this is not the only color available. Coral occurs in a wide range of shades from red and white and blue to brown and black. The colors of the red coral range from palest pink all the way through to a deep red. Black, golden and blue coral jewelry are amongst the most fashionable types but the blue coral is extremely rare as is the white coral with a hint of pink that is often sought after.