| One of the most popular artforms among the | | | | Malachite, which comes in dark greens, clarifies |
| Southwest Indian tribes is jewelry. Navajo jewelry in | | | | emotions, removes obstructions and facilitates |
| particular, has the most prominent reputation among | | | | insights. This gemstone also represents fidelity and |
| all Southwest Indian jewelry with pendants, bracelets, | | | | loyalty. Adventurine, which comes in light greens, |
| necklaces, rings and earrings. | | | | boosts tranquility and releases anxiety or fear. It is a |
| There are some regularly used gemstones found in | | | | stone that promotes decisiveness and leadership. |
| Navajo and other Southwest Indian jewelry including | | | | The purple color amethyst aids intuition, conducts |
| turquoise, hematite, jasper, malachite, aventurine, | | | | peaceful energy and interestingly enough, encourages |
| amethyst and rhodonite. This article gives a brief | | | | freedom from addictions. Finally, rhodonite, which is a |
| description as well as the Southwest Indian spiritual | | | | rose color stone with black and brown specs |
| significances behind each gemstone. | | | | promotes positive thinking. Rhodonite is said to also |
| Of course, blue color turquoise is probably the most | | | | help in regaining mental stability and overcoming |
| common gemstone used in Navajo and other | | | | difficulties. |
| Southwest Indian jewelry. Turquoise is thought to | | | | These gemstones are often embedded in silver |
| promote healing and good luck. It is a stone that is | | | | pieces such as in a bracelet or pendant. A silver |
| also used in Southwest Indian religious ceremonies. | | | | background certainly makes the gemstone really |
| Hematite is a metallic gray color stone. It is used to | | | | stand out in Southwest Indian jewelry piece. As with |
| revitalize and energize with positive effects on the | | | | other forms of jewelry, it is highly recommended to |
| bloodstream. The brownish red jasper stone is | | | | purchase Navajo and other Southwest Indian jewelry |
| considered nurturing and protects against negativity. | | | | only from reputable sources in order to ensure |
| Jasper also promotes healing to the kidneys, liver, | | | | authenticity. |
| spleen and bladder. | | | | |