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Tufa Casting — An American Tradition

Carving a design into volcanic ash stone and pouring molten silver by hand — is one of the oldest silversmithing traditions in the Southwest. Here's how it works, where it came from, and why no two...

The Dark Side of New Mexican Culture

Out of all 50 states, New Mexico ranks dead last at #50 — second-worst in safety with the highest crime rate in the nation, not to mention last in education.

More Than Metal

Most people look at Southwest jewelry and have no idea what they're actually holding. Every mark is a decision. Every stamp is a fingerprint. Every piece tells a story.

The Origins of Southwest Silversmithing

Contrary to what many people think, silversmithing is not native to the American Indian. Metal working in general was introduced to the Navajo people by the…

The Truth About White Buffalo

Thought of by many as turquoise, it’s technically not. It was originally called “White Buffalo Turquoise” by those who discovered it...

The Origins of the Thunderbird in Southwest Silversmithing

While there is no doubt that a bird is commonly depicted in prehistoric Southwest artifacts and attributed to Pueblo and Navajo mythology, its use in Southwest jewelry is...

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Royston Bolo Tie No. 16