Stones and gemstones are at the heart of Native American jewelry. Each stone carries its own story, meaning, and connection to the land. From the vivid blues and greens of turquoise — revered for centuries by Southwestern tribes — to the deep reds of Mediterranean coral and the rich purples of sugilite, every material has a unique geological origin and cultural significance. Explore our collection of stones to learn about their history, properties, and the artisans who transform them into wearable art.
India, Brazil
Warm reddish-orange chalcedony
0 piecesSiberia, Russia
Swirling purple stone with distinctive patterns
0 piecesMediterranean, Pacific Ocean
Red and pink coral used extensively in Southwestern jewelry
1 pieceMexico
Vivid orange to red opal variety
0 piecesAustralia, Canada
Bright apple-green mineral
0 piecesSouthwestern United States
Black fossilized wood used in Native American jewelry
0 piecesKingman, Arizona
Classic turquoise with distinctive blue hues and matrix patterns
35 piecesAfghanistan, Chile
Deep blue semi-precious stone with gold flecks
0 piecesDemocratic Republic of Congo, Arizona
Deep green banded stone
0 piecesVarious worldwide
Iridescent inner shell lining
0 piecesVarious worldwide
Black semi-precious stone for striking contrast
2 piecesAustralia, Ethiopia
Iridescent stone showing play of color
2 piecesSan Carlos, Arizona
Olive-green gem found on the San Carlos Apache Reservation
0 piecesTonopah, Nevada
Known for its deep green and blue hues with brown matrix
8 piecesGlobe, Arizona
Prized robin's-egg blue turquoise from the now-closed Sleeping Beauty mine
0 piecesGulf of California
Vibrant orange and red shell material
1 pieceSouth Africa, Japan
Rare purple mineral also known as Royal Azel
0 piecesSouthwestern United States, Persia
The most sacred stone in Native American jewelry
30 piecesUtah, Nevada
Green phosphate mineral similar to turquoise
0 piecesTonopah, Nevada
Rare white stone often mistaken for white turquoise
14 pieces