Books & References
- 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.

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!
American Indian Jewelry Bio Series
Gregory Schaff
These may be harder to find/out of print. Check eBay and used book stores online
Navajo Jewelry: A Legacy of Silver & Stone
Lois Essary Jacka
Collecting Southwest American Indian Jewelry
Mark Bahti
Southwest Silver Jewelry
Paula Baxter
https://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Silver-Jewelry-Paula-Baxter/dp/0764312448
Turquoise Unearthed
Joe Dan Lowry
https://www.amazon.com/Turquoise-Unearthed-Illustrated-Gemstones-2002-11-01/dp/B019TMEE8I
Zuni Jewelry Series
Toshio Sei
Native American Silver Jewelry Renaissance 1938-1948
Bille Hougart
Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Design: 1870–1945
Paula Baxter
Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930
Larry Frank
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