Jewelry - Silver/Gold/Pendants/Rings/Bracelets

[lamdog123]

IHSI-02 Silver Bracelet
bought it 2 months ago, full set with box and leather bag

drop to $550 shipped

anyone interested?

pm me! 

[Arabit]

+1 on the Dale S hook

[MikeC]

Monday, the region just holds a special place in my heart.  I also like to support Native Americans.

[joesaintjohn]

^^
Living in Oklahoma, I grew up with tons of that stuff. I love native jewelry and am always picking through it at local pawnshops. I need to learn more about it, because I have no idea, outside of basic quality, on type of craftsmanship or value. I find myself always backing up, because I have no idea what it's worth. Any resources you guys recommend?

[seanocono]

Huge Native American influence where I grew up, as well. I love the artwork, jewelry, etc.. Also curious if there are any good resources to check out.

[madmonday]

respect MikeC, just like to get your take as you come across pretty frank on most subjects.  i look at it as the ultimate buy local campaign. they are as indigenous to the region as the soil. . .  but with that said i see nothing wrong with  buying from other regions that may copy native american's crafts.

[boomtime]

hey guys I've heard Goro's accepts phone orders, but delivery time could be from 3 weeks to 3 months…is this true or just internet smoke?

[supersalami]

@boomtime:

hey guys I've heard Goro's accepts phone orders, but delivery time could be from 3 weeks to 3 months…is this true or just internet smoke?

it's plausible…. do you speak japanese? i know of people who call and make custom orders. but seems like that's only for regulars

[tatmantall]

^this would be well worth the wait to me if could speak japanese

[MikeC]

Why get put through the ringer with Goro, when you can go to someone like Jeanette Dale, a Navajo Jewelrysmith from Navajo, NM.  The quality is the same or better. 
http://www.toh-atin.com/index.php/artists/jeanette-dale.html

[davito]

Thx for the interesting link MikeC will have a look into this with interest

[Giles]

@MikeC:

Why get put through the ringer with Goro, when you can go to someone like Jeanette Dale, a Navajo Jewelrysmith from Navajo, NM.  The quality is the same or better. 
http://www.toh-atin.com/index.php/artists/jeanette-dale.html

QFT

[lamdog123]

yes,

if you like indian jewelry

you can check this out,

larrysmith and hozho,

http://www.larrysmith.jp/products.html

http://hozho.jp/product/

[seanocono]

^Thank you MikeC, and lamdog.  Great links.  I know a certain Okie will appreciate it, too.

Question, though.  What's with the swastikas?  How does anyone wear that shit?

[Giles]

Sean.  The Nazi's appropriated a load of imagery from different cultures, The Swastika or manji was one of them….

In Japan, the swastika is called manji; when you type out the word on your computer, chances are the swastika symbol will come up (卍). The manji doesn’t have the kind of stigma in Japan as it does in the West, and is used pretty frequently in Buddhist tradition.

http://www.tofugu.com/2012/03/21/why-are-there-swastikas-in-japan/

[seanocono]

Thank you, G.  I appreciate the insight.  I feel a bit foolish, but I'm sure that I'm not the only person who has thought this before.

[Giles]

Me included.  It's a little unsettling to see youngsters proudly strutting around in T-shirts emblazoned with them when in Japan…..

[Chris]

If you notice, the manji had the arms rotating in the opposite direction of the arms of the swastika.  Important, but easy to miss, distinction.

[seanocono]

I'm sure it is unsettling, G.  I've spent a lot of time in Northern Idaho (my mom used to live there), and the presence of the KKK still lingers (the swastika is their symbol, too).  In fact, an outspoken white supremacist ran for County Sheriff just last year.

For all of the jokes about Texas, Idaho is far worse.

[Jordan23]