Every outfit is made better with a little silver and turquoise jewelry, but where do you find the good stuff and support small businesses? We’ve compiled a short list of just a few of our favorite jewelry companies. Among these five, there are thousands of pieces to choose from, whether it’s in matching sets or individual pieces to mix and match.
1. Calli Co. Silver
Calli Co. Silver is the ultimate destination for heirloom-quality Native American jewelry and features stunning turquoise, semi-precious stones, and handmade sterling silver. Setting you apart from the crowd, each necklace, bracelet, earring, and more are made by skilled artisans with a passion for helping you look and feel your best, all while staying true to our Western heritage.
Calli Co. Silver is owned by Callie Callison, a third-generation artist from southwestern Colorado who grew up in a studio and next to a silversmith’s bench. Callie takes pride in curating jewelry that makes you feel like you’re part of something special.
“The fact that I am a silversmith gives me a unique advantage over most in the retail turquoise industry. I know precisely how pieces are constructed and am a stickler for quality. This business isn’t about the numbers or the money for me. It’s about keeping the tradition alive with heirloom-quality treasures. So, corny I know, but turquoise is life over here.”
-Callie Callison
2. Turquoise Tuesday
Turquoise Tuesday’s promise to their customers is simple – real turquoise, always and only. Handcrafted by Native American artisans, their jewelry comes from the state of New Mexico. This company began in July of 2018 on Instagram, and it started with weekly sales, on Tuesday of course.
All the jewels are handcrafted by Navajo or Zuni artists like Emerson Delgarito, Mike and Loretta Smith, Gregg Yazzie, Jimson Belin, Harry Melikan, Bucky Belin and Loreatta Delgarito. Every hand-cut stone is transformed into treasure by Turquoise Tuesday’s own inlay crew. The girls behind Turquoise Tuesday are dedicated to taking care of you and your authentic jewelry.
3. Turquoise Pony
Turquoise Pony is truly a small business from the Texas panhandle, originally started by a mom-and-daughter duo. With this type of jewelry being so loved in the Western community, this company takes pride in sharing genuine finds from Native American artists in New Mexico with the rest of the world at fair prices. In addition to jewelry, Turquoise Pony offers new and vintage western clothing and a selection of Double D tops and jackets.
Turquoise Pony is owned by turquoise jewelry addict Jade Kenney, whose life revolves around playing in turquoise or playing in the arena with her ponies. Jade is passionate about helping you find whatever you’re looking for, and she’s always willing to answer questions.
4. Double J Turquoise
Double J Turquoise was created by Jeannie McKee, wife to PRCA rodeo announcer and on-air personality Justin McKee and a true Native American cowgirl. Jeannie’s passion for high-quality, authentic Native American jewelry shines through in her efforts to bring customers one-of-a-kind pieces that they will cherish for years to come.
Traveling alongside Justin to rodeos across the country, each treasure is handpicked to showcase the artistry of talented Native American artists. Most, if not all items are signed by the artist. At Double J, you will find some of the most extravagant sets and more rare stones, truly helping you stand out in the crowd.
“Because of my upbringing on a ranch and my Native American heritage, I have always appreciated turquoise jewelry. For the last several years, Justin’s work with the Cowboy Channel requires our attendance at many of the top Western social events, where I keep a close eye on the latest styles. I handpick all of my jewelry from the most trusted and talented artists with the highest quality sterling silver and stones.”
-Jeannie McKee
5. Eclectic West LLC (formerly Turquoise & Teepees)
Another business started as a mom-and-daughter duo, Eclectic West LLC offers handmade original and curated collections to last a lifetime. Their genuine stones and sterling silver come in so many colors and styles, even including belt buckles, hair pins and so much more. You can also shop their Eclectic West merchandise and clothing line to put together entire outfits.
This company believes that jewelry is personal and tells a story, and they are dedicated to providing you with the perfect pieces that exemplify who you are at the core. Eclectic West was founded in 2014, so this year is their tenth anniversary. Since its inception, the business has grown to include numerous collections for brides, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), and various seasons. There is no shortage of jewelry at Eclectic West, with something in nearly every color and type of stone.
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