tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post8691967255018067493..comments2023-12-08T04:40:15.189-08:00Comments on Bead and Needle: HOW DO I KNOW IT'S AUTHENTIC?...American Indian Jewelry and a New Form of Highway Robbery in the SouthwestTanya http://www.blogger.com/profile/10949961269443532464noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-70181662913027023452016-05-03T07:46:39.927-07:002016-05-03T07:46:39.927-07:00Tanya, dear, your collection is stunning, so many ...Tanya, dear, your collection is stunning, so many necklaces, rings and bracelets.<br />All in gorgeous turquoises, which i love,- it is such a beautiful stone. <br />The Indian jewelry work is so wonderful,and I love the heavy feeling of it. <br />Such a shame, that all over the world there are always persons, trying to make money on false pretenses!!<br />Hug from Dorthe XXXDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-6495487293359805592016-05-02T07:29:56.742-07:002016-05-02T07:29:56.742-07:00Brilliant post and this information cannot be shar...Brilliant post and this information cannot be share enough. Having lived in Flagstaff, Arizona I saw more and more of non Native pieces and other items being sold as authentic. This is the lowest of theft for gain as it not only steals from the artist but, most importantly, the culture of these tribes. I have been a lifelong beader and self taught peyote and brick beader as well as working with turquoise. I have replicated pieces for myself to wear along with original native pieces and I, as you, would NEVER, EVER say my pieces were genuine native pieces. It dishonors the spirit of authenticity in my book. Thank you for this blog post as an eduction piece but also a reminder of the beautiful pieces the American Indian tribes continue to offer us. Blessings to you and those you love, SeaWitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-83443564116760936162016-05-01T15:22:40.984-07:002016-05-01T15:22:40.984-07:00What a great blog about this growing problem - you...What a great blog about this growing problem - you covered everything! The Robert Rogers piece looks great with your talented fingers. Love you more - DAD and Significant Other ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-80809602002261051082016-05-01T08:13:37.218-07:002016-05-01T08:13:37.218-07:00Excellent post! It is amazing to me how much fraud...Excellent post! It is amazing to me how much fraud is in the world-I never would have thought this line of jewelry was now a target. <br /> I am like you when ever something is popular with everyone then I don't want anything to do with it-lol<br /> You have a gorgeous collection-love the copper-which I didn't know they were making now<br /> Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-31920597924678620702016-05-01T07:46:06.955-07:002016-05-01T07:46:06.955-07:00Bravo Tanya! Great post!
Buying online can be iff...Bravo Tanya! Great post!<br /><br />Buying online can be iffy as well. Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-66688431410521470222016-05-01T07:44:15.141-07:002016-05-01T07:44:15.141-07:00Wow, great information! I am starting to buy some ...Wow, great information! I am starting to buy some turquoise to wear in the summers here in Las Vegas, I will keep all this in mind when I finally get to go to Santa Fe, hopefully, You will be there to help me buy! Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674013220207711188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-34809932933231438502016-05-01T04:10:08.718-07:002016-05-01T04:10:08.718-07:00Your jewelry is absolutely gorgeous, and your tips...Your jewelry is absolutely gorgeous, and your tips about genuineness are so timely. I am so tired of seeing "made in China" on products. There are still reputable dealers and skilled artisans out there. May we all be attentive to what we are really seeing and hearing. There's deception everywhere. I refuse to be caught in it! Enjoy your American Indian pieces. I have a few myself, and I love them. I remember the Sundance catalogues, too. Mary Ann Potterhttp://www.fromthestarcatcher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-71794949674596460352016-04-30T21:09:14.831-07:002016-04-30T21:09:14.831-07:00My husband is very good at looking at someone and ...My husband is very good at looking at someone and knowing exactly where they come from; at least when it comes to folks on this side of the world, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. I think it is a shame that any town would allow fraudulent sellers in right there along with the real deal. Rather disrespectful to the authentic ways of old if you ask me. We were in New Mexico in the mid-70s and I bought a turquoise ring which I loved so much. Sadly, for some reason at school one day, I took my rings off and then forgot them on my desk when I left to the next class. When I went back, they were gone and no one ever returned any of the rings to me. :( I love any kind of turquoise jewelry. Just really makes a statement when you wear it. Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146190618841810120.post-73689149505405257092016-04-30T18:56:01.648-07:002016-04-30T18:56:01.648-07:00Oh Tanya, I love your jewelry. I have a bracelet s...Oh Tanya, I love your jewelry. I have a bracelet similar to your three stone turquoise one. I'm sure mine is not Native American made. Cliff gifted it to me and he bought it from a jewelry store near the coast. Your post was very interesting. Unfortunately, there are imposters everywhere. But, if I'm ever in the SW looking for more turquoise jewelry, I have a better idea of how to make sure it's authentic. I can't wait to see your new piece. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569684144657934330noreply@blogger.com