Royston Turquoise I will start this blog off with a bit of red tape - learning how to tell the difference really doesn't happen overnight. Please give yourself time, grace, and know there may be mistakes along the way. This can be a huge learning curve - even for more experienced buyers! While researching for this blog I even found an article with a step by step guide on how to dye Howlite to look like Turquoise! With so much access to information and materials these days - f

Here are some of my favorite reference materials to start you on your own jewelry journey! If there is no link to purchase, please try...

One very common (and confusing) question asked when dealing with Native American jewelry is “Are these beads handmade or machine.”...