Indian jewelry wanderings

  • 2026.03.30
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 151: "From the Southwest, Winter 5, 2026"
    Hello everyone. I still have some photos from my winter wanderings. I found some documents in an old album and my eyes were glued to the back of a parking lot staff member's boro tie sweatshirt hoodie. It seems that the local newspaper of Gallup, New Mexico, a town known for its jewelry industry, the 'Gallup Independent,' has ceased publication...Thank you for this year's winter fair as well. I will be taking a short break, but hopefully my jewelry shipment will arrive soon.
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  • 2026.03.19
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 150: "From the Southwest, Winter 4, 2026"
    Hello everyone. I'll record some fragments of memories from the Southwest record images. The sharp rise in the market price of silver has had a big impact on the industry itself... What are they doing climbing the mural on the Trading Post sign... Speaking of the American bison phoenix, the national animal and a symbol of trust, will they eat SUNS's traditional fried chicken there or take it home... A lot has happened this winter, but for a while I'll quietly watch the 4th BEAMS PLUS Osaka Fair from afar.
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  • 2026.03.13
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 149: "From the Southwest, Winter 3 of 2026"
    Hello everyone. I've already returned home, but I'm continuing my report on my Southwest wanderings. This is a scene from the annual show at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. Gonzo is giving a shoulder massage and asking for something from Calvin Lovato, a water chestnut craftsman. Gonzo must owe him a great debt, as he even helps out at the shop himself. Next to him is his wife, Pilar. CL, who has left the shop to Gonzo, is at the booth of the great Ernie Lister, who also owns Yanai.
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  • 2026.02.09
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings Part 146 "→ 2nd Nagoya"
    Hello everyone. Thank you for visiting, returning, and returning again. The first quarter of the fair, "Southern," has ended successfully, and the fair will move west along the Tokaido road to the second quarter, "Nagoya." Snake Dancer is the flagship of Hopi jewelry at the fair. As of 1/29, there are also items that have already disappeared...Jock Favour, Jesse Robbins, FTC squash group, and four-stone badges are four as of 2/5.
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  • 2026.02.05
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 145 "Inlay Work"
    Hello everyone. We are very grateful for the many visitors every day. This time, we would like to introduce some items with "inlay." Harrison Jim 's ring is a collaboration with his friend, an up-and-coming artist, who has completed the inlay work. It is made of coral, lapis lazuli, Sugilite, and jet... The striking ring is made by Edison Cummings. *The bracelet, which is irregular in height as well as the material, is made by Edison, from Long Branch.
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  • 2026.02.04
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 144 "Kinteki"
    Hello everyone. Thank you very much for your many visits every day. This time, we will introduce some items that use "gold." The "heart" motif on the right and left is 14K gold, all made by Aaron Anderson. The left one has 14K gold around the periphery, and the right one has 14K gold in the center, made by Howard Nelson. *From Long Branch The right one has a 14K gold accent in the center, and the left one is stamped on a silver dollar, made by Harrison Jim When you exit the south ticket gate at Tsujido Station, you will see a clear sky.
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  • 2026.02.01
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings, Part 143 "JF•26 Winter"
    Hello everyone. We're very grateful for your daily visits. This time, we'd like to introduce some Jock Favour items from our website's "Featured Items" section. There are many necklaces not featured on the website... Square wire bracelets are generally heavy gauge. The turquoise bracelets are rounded or angular, making them a delicate design suitable for women. Today's lunch is "Shredded Meat Yakisoba" (fried noodles with fried noodles) at a local Chinese restaurant.
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  • 2026.01.31
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    Indian Jewelry Wanderings Part 142 "Halftime"
    Hello everyone. We are very grateful for the many visitors we have received every day. BEAMS PLUS Southern fair is just halfway through today. We have a little more time now, so we will gradually introduce our jewelry. We have a wide variety of Navajo pearls to choose from. A Calvin Lovato-designed hishi necklace, which is a summery image but can be used regardless of the season, and a Aaron Lopez-designed leather bracelet, which can also be used all year round.
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