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NATIVE AMERICAN NECKLACES…there is nothing more beautiful than a handmade turquoise necklace by renowned Navajo artist Marcella Teller. She uses a variety of shapes to make even the smallest turquoise choker a wonderful piece of art. Marcella Teller necklaces are very attractive and recognizable for the combination of varying shades of blue and green turquoise. Her petite turquoise chokers are the perfect necklace for a little girl and by adding a Native American pendant you could create an entirely different look. Marcella’s multi-strand turquoise necklaces are a vision to be seen. She has a particular knack for arranging a variety of colors and shapes of turquoise in a pleasing pattern that is wonderfully unusual. In addition to the various colors of turquoise Marcella also combines marvelous multi-stones in what is called a treasure beads necklace. These beautiful multi-color necklaces include blue lapis, green malachite, lavender charoite, turquoise and other stones and will be a great addition to your Native American jewelry collection. You really need to see them to believe the incredible combination of colors! Be sure to see Marcella’s beautiful coral necklaces and spiny oyster necklaces. All of her beads are hand strung on flexible and durable nylon-coated wire and finished with a sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Marcella Teller jewelry from redrocktrading.com includes a Certificate of Authenticity and picture of the artist.

NATIVE AMERICAN EARRINGS…For anyone wishing to own a piece of Native American jewelry, a pair of earrings is the perfect way to start your collection. Authentic Native American earrings should include a certificate of authenticity which identifies the stone used, silver purity, name of artist and tribal affiliation. Reputable dealers who have been purchasing Native American jewelry for a long time and have established professional relationships with the artists, buy direct and are able to authenticate the jewelry. At Red Rock Trading we include photos of the artist on the Certificates of Authenticity of those who we purchase from directly. You might prefer a traditional Navajo style earring made of hand-stamped sterling silver or a more contemporary lab opal hoop earring. Turquoise can range in color from blue to green and with or without matrix (darker veins running through the turquoise). Most domestic turquoise comes from mines located in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada. Other stones popular in Native American earrings are red coral, lapis, charoite, spiny oyster, mother of pearl, and onyx, just to name a few. The combinations are endless. Red Rock Trading carries a wide variety of Navajo earrings, Zuni earrings and Hopi earrings including earrings from these award-winning silversmiths: Sam Gray, Peter Nelson, Everett and Mary Teller, Amy Quandelacy. Whichever you prefer , a pair of authentic Native American earrings will be a treasured addition to your Indian Jewelry collection.

BOLO TIE or more correctly BOLA TIE: The Southwestern bolo tie had its beginning way back with the Native Americans before the Europeans arrived. They would clasp their bandannas together while working to keep their necks shaded and so they would not lose their scarves. This creative idea grew and soon the Native Americans, in particular the Navajos, started to use shells or a silver concho with strings to hold them on. Thus, the bolo tie was conceived. Others tell of the American pioneers basically using the same idea of tying their bandannas together. The Arizona story is that of Victor Cedarstaff who claims that in 1940 his hat blew off with his sterling silver hatband on it. After finding his hat, he took the hatband and put it around his neck to keep from losing it. The next place he stopped his friends said, “Victor, we like your new tie.” Mr. Cedarstaff applied for a patent for the bolo tie taking the name from the Argentine cowboy word “boleadoras” and added leather strings and silver tips. He was known as the “Bola Tie Man” and even had one of his ties on the map of Arizona for many years. Whatever the true story of the bolo tie or bola tie may be it is an enduring part of the West. The bolo tie is the official tie of New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. In my opinion there are no finer craftsmen of the bolo tie than Native American silversmiths. Award-winning Navajo silversmiths Sam Gray, Leroy Begay and Peter Nelson are masters of authentic Native American bolo ties. A bolo tie can be very fancy or quite simple and seen as either a dressy or casual addition to the wardrobe. As the popularity of bolo ties have grown, so have the intricate designs. Today you can find a beautiful inlaid bolo with hand-woven leather straps and handmade sterling silver tips by renowned Navajo silversmith Leroy Begay. An authentic bolo tie should be handmade of sterling silver with genuine stones such as turquoise bolo ties or lapis bolo ties. For a more contemporary or neutral look, try a plain silver bolo by Larry Begay. Authentic Native American bolo ties should be signed by the artist and include a certificate of authenticity. Most of the western bolo ties found on redrocktrading.com also include a picture of the artist. ENJOY your own personal piece of western lore and wear it with great pride!

New to our site is Vintage Indian Jewelry. Our collection includes beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, squash blossom necklaces and more. You will find unique stones that are no longer available on the market today. We purchase antique Native American jewelry at our store in Chandler AZ. Some of the pieces come from customers who have been shopping with us for years either at Red Rock Trading Post or as early as the 1970′s from our previous generation of Native American jewelry and art stores. “New” collectables are always coming in so be sure to check back often.

And remember, shipping is always free for purchases over $50.

We are writing to let you know about some cost-saving changes we have made to our website. First, all purchases over $50 will include free shipping! Second, we added the US Postal Service as a shipping provider so if your purchase does not equal at least $25, then your purchase will be shipped for as low as $5. And remember, if you reside outside of Arizona, then there is no sales tax.

If you haven’t visited our website lately, be sure to visit to see all the new Native American Jewelry we’ve added. We’ve expanded our selection and now sell sterling silver and turquoise earrings for as low as $6.30; a beautiful sterling silver and turquoise dreamcatcher pendant for only $7.70; and Native American necklaces for as low as $9.80.

Check back often as our selection is always changing and remember, we offer a no-fee layaway plan so you can start your holiday shopping today!

New handmade Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bracelets at wholesale prices. Now in stock at www.redrocktrading.com Turquoise bracelets are handmade by Navajo silversmith Arnold Goodluck using triple 14 gauge round and triangular wire with a contemporary setting and sterling smooth bezel.

Arnold Goodluck learned how to silversmith from his dad, Ted Goodluck who started silversmithing in the late 1960′s. You can find several more pieces of the Goodluck Indian Jewelry Collection at Red Rock Trading Post in Chandler Arizona (888-550-7782).

Red Rock Trading Post has been buying traditional handmade Native American jewelry from renowned Navajo silversmith Leroy Begay since the late 1990′s. Collectors of Leroy Begay’s indian jewelry appreciate the museum quality workmanship and his use of high quality natural turquoise, coral, lapis, malachite, jade and other semi-precious stones and heavy gauge sterling silver. You can find several pieces of Leroy’s signature design shadow box style in our bolo section, including a new beautiful green turquoise bola tie

Leroy Begay lives with his family in northern Arizona on the Navajo reservation. Leroy has won numerous awards over the years including Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Show. His mother is master weaver of Navajo rugs. We currently have an outstanding collection of Leroy Begay’s Native American jewelry including sterling silver turquoise bracelets, turquoise pendants and inlay bolo ties.