Conch shell jewelry brings one of the ocean's gentlest colors into Native American silverwork — soft pink to warm peach, cut from the spiral of the conch and polished until it glows. Shell reached the Southwest along trade routes that predate silversmithing itself, carried inland from both coasts and worked into beads and pendants centuries before the first Navajo forge. Today's artisans continue that exchange, setting conch shell in hand-built sterling silver bezels where its quiet warmth plays against bright metal. Our collection features conch shell bracelets, rings, and pendants, with each maker named on the product page wherever known. The shell's subtle banding and blush tones make it a favorite for wearers who love the softer side of Southwestern color — a counterpoint to bold turquoise and fiery spiny oyster. Every piece arrives with a certificate of authenticity from The Humiovi, a gallery in business since 1972.
Yes. The Humiovi was a longtime member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) until its dissolution in 2018. Every piece we represent as Native American-made carries a verified tribal affiliation and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Yes. Every piece purchased from The Humiovi includes a Certificate of Authenticity recording the piece, its materials, and its artist where known. For a piece we represent as Native American-made, the certificate also states its verified tribal affiliation and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act guarantee.
Yes — complimentary standard shipping on jewelry orders anywhere in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, for everyone, with no account, no subscription, and no minimum. On a mixed order the jewelry ships free and the rest is quoted at checkout. Pottery, kachinas, and knives ship at calculated rates, and international orders are quoted live at checkout.
We accept returns for a refund within 30 days of delivery. Refunds are issued less a 20% restocking fee, and return shipping is the customer's responsibility. Should you prefer a different piece, exchanges for an item of equal or greater value are complimentary — no restocking fee applies. Items must be returned new, unworn and unused in their original packaging; the Certificate of Authenticity is yours to keep. See our Return Policy (/policies/returns) for complete details.