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Books & References

  • Writer: jessicaanngoodman
    jessicaanngoodman
  • Apr 27
  • 1 min read

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 eBay or used book stores online, as these may be harder to find books.







  1. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks: 5th Edition


    Bille Hougart


Hands down the best reference book we currently have available. I can't recommend this book enough!




  1. American Indian Jewelry Bio Series


    Gregory Schaff


These may be harder to find/out of print. Check eBay and used book stores online




  1. Navajo Jewelry: A Legacy of Silver & Stone 


    Lois Essary Jacka



  1. Collecting Southwest American Indian Jewelry


    Mark Bahti 







  1. Zuni Jewelry Series


Toshio Sei 




  1. Native American Silver Jewelry Renaissance 1938-1948


Bille Hougart



  1. Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Design: 1870–1945


Paula Baxter



  1. Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930


Larry Frank 



  1. Part One - The Great American Turquoise Rush: 1890-1910

Part Two -  Turquoise in America 1910–1990

Part Three - TThe Stories of Turquoise, 1990-2020


Mike Ryan & Philip Chamblass




 
 
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