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For several years, I have had the fortunate opportunity to be a
purchasing agent for Bearlanders Native American Indian jewelry
& gifts. I have enjoyed the Southwest for the past 47 years and
I would like to bring a part of that experience to you.
The American Southwest has some of the most unusual and
beautiful sites in America. You will find awe in the whether
worn walls of the Grand Canyon, (Arizona) and beautiful red
sandstone in Zion (Utah). Since earth’s creation, the wind and
the water have carved beauty in the landscape, the likes of
which no man could duplicate. Valleys so deep, you could fit the
tallest skyscraper. With just about every color imaginable,
blues, reds, greens, browns and purples scattered though the
sides of the cliff walls. You see trees (scrub pine) growing out
the side of the canyon walls, hanging on by only 1/2-inch roots.
One could question how or why they exist there. There is water
running through many of the canyons year round. With paths and
trails to be hiked by all ages. For a rock collector, you could
fill your pockets until your pants fell down. Or until your back
grew so tired from the weight of the backpack filled with
magnificent little treasures. No doubt the national park service
doesn’t condon filling your pockets or backpack with rocks. But
the west is vast and there are many little jagged treasures to
be found.
The Mogillion rim is located roughly half way between Phoenix
and Flagstaff and is every bit as inspiring as the Grand Canyon.
Located near Strawberry (Arizona), overlooking the Mogillion,
the rich, thick forest resembles a beautiful dark green carpet.
Using your imagination, you can picture many places a cowboy
could hide from hostile Indians. Better yet, picture the beauty
of vast plateau's and deep gorge's where Indians, Soldiers and
Cowboys alike, of the 1700, 1800 and early1900's traveled and
made camp. When thinking of the southwest many only picture
desert and scorching heat. Not so in this beautiful high
country. No doubt the temperature never reaches the low 80's.
When you hear the word Arizona or American southwest, you no
longer need to imagine desert, tumble weeds, snakes and
unbearable heat. Now picture rich green forests, cool weather
and the skies at night filled with so many stars it would take a
lifetime to count them all. While watching the stars, you will
still hear the howls of the coyote calling to the night sky. In
the southwest and Arizona you will still find American Indians,
not with bow and arrow in hand, but selling their handcrafted
goods at road side rest stops. The American Indians have been
crafting jewelry, pottery and carved items for centuries, an art
that has been passed down from generation to generation.
While traveling I have purchased handcrafted, Native American
jewelry as gifts for my family and friends. I have been
intrigued by the fact that Native American Indians have
handcrafted jewelry for centuries and are still making their
jewelry by hand. In the 1800's a Mexican Silversmith taught the
Indians of the southwest how to use silver in their jewelry
work. I realized that not everyone could visit and enjoy the
Southwest or afford much of the Indian jewelry and handcrafted
goods. As many know, handcrafted Indian jewelry can range in
price from $2 to as much as $10,000 and more. Fortunately, I
have found a wonderful source to supply beautifully handcrafted
Indian jewelry from the Southwest, at very affordable prices.
American Indian jewelry is crafted with just about every
gemstone imaginable, including everything from Amber, Amethyst,
Jasper, Opal, Tiger Eye and of course Turquoise. Turquoise has
been mined and used as far back as 5000 B.C. Turquoise jewelry
is as popular today as it has been for centuries. Turquoise is
said to have many healing properties, which is one of the
reasons for its popularity and use in so many cultures, for so
many centuries. All gemstones are said to have spiritual and
medicinal healing properties. At Bearlanders Trading Co.com we
carry a large selection of authentic American Indian jewelry,
most of our Indian jewelry consist of the many gemstones listed
in this article.
www.BearlandersTradingCo.com is the leader in affordable Native
American jewelry. Bearlanders is currently offering every item
at reduced prices and through the month of July take advantage
of additional 30% saving by using the coupon code jly5x.
About the author:
Tarl Michael owner of Bearlanders Trading co., On-line store
http://www.BearlandersTradingCo.com, has been purchasing
American Indian jewelry for retail sales over the past 6 years.
Any business venture can prove to be difficult but not
impossible. Just like: "Landing a Bear!" Bearlanders is inspired
by the traditions of the American Indian including their
crafting skills passed down from generation to generation.
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