How can I tell if Native American jewelry is real?

To tell if Native American jewelry is real, have it evaluated by a licensed and experienced appraiser. Because every tribe has its own designs and identifying characteristics, it is usually not possible to determine authenticity using only online resources. Find a collection of expertly vetted Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.

Is Native American jewelry worth anything?

Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.

Contemporary Native American Jewelry

Native American Sterling Silver Earrings

Reverse Crystal

Turquoise And Gold Native American

14k Native American Pendant

Ray Tracey 14k Gold 10g Bear Pendant Native American Navajo Inlay Collectible

$2,400

W 1 in L 1.5 in

Ray Tracey 14k Gold 10g Bear Pendant Native American Navajo Inlay Collectible

Located in Tucson, AZ

grams—an iconic example of contemporary Native American jewelry artistry. The pendant features signature

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Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Mike Bird-Romero Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet W/ Large Turquoise Hearts, 1993

$3,000

H 1.75 in W 2.25 in

Mike Bird-Romero Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet W/ Large Turquoise Hearts, 1993

Located in Los Angeles, CA

figure in contemporary Native American jewelry making. Selecting only the best, most dramatic materials

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Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Horse Pendant Inlaid Turquoise, Opal, Sugilite, Jet, Touch of Santa Fe

$2,400

14k Gold Horse Pendant Inlaid Turquoise, Opal, Sugilite, Jet, Touch of Santa Fe

Located in Tucson, AZ

collectible pendant reflects a partnership between two of the leading names in contemporary Native American

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Larry Golsh Turquoise and Tufa Cast Gold Pendant Necklace

$14,000

W 1.25 in L 4 in

Larry Golsh Turquoise and Tufa Cast Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

contemporary Native American jewelry. He was raised on the Pala Mission reservation near San Diego, CA, and

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Native American War Pony Pendant

$5,500

Native American War Pony Pendant

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K handcarved by mastter Idar Oberstein carver reverse crystal native american war pony pendant

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18K Native American War Horse Pendant

$5,500

18K Native American War Horse Pendant

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K hand painted native american war horse with blue painted on reverse crystal backed with mother

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Nakai Sterling Silver Native American Onyx Earrings #22465

$230

H 0.3 in W 0.62 in L 1.75 in

Nakai Sterling Silver Native American Onyx Earrings #22465

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Nakai Sterling Silver Native American Onyx Earrings - These vintage earrings by Native American

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20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

RLA Sterling Silver Native American Tennis Pendant Necklace #22660

$192

H 0.03 in W 1.01 in L 1.64 in

RLA Sterling Silver Native American Tennis Pendant Necklace #22660

Located in Washington Depot, CT

RLA Sterling Silver Tennis Pendant Necklace - This RLA handcrafted sterling silver pendant necklace features a playful style figure holding a tennis racket & ball on a 24in. strand ...

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American

$450

H 2 in L 2.75 in

Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American Melanie A. Yazzie

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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamond Native American Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

$2,880

Diamond Native American Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.3 cm Ring Size: 61 Total Weight: 14.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...

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2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sombra Girl, white bronze belt buckle, dog, Navajo Native American, men, womens

$475

H 2.75 in W 3 in

Sombra Girl, white bronze belt buckle, dog, Navajo Native American, men, womens

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Sombra Girl, cast white bronze belt buckle, dog Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American Will fit

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2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Sombra Girl, white bronze belt buckle, dog Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American

$475

H 2.75 in W 3 in

Sombra Girl, white bronze belt buckle, dog Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Sombra Girl, cast white bronze belt buckle, dog Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American Will fit

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2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet Ring Set Yellow Horse

$1,100

L 6.25 in

Contemporary Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet Ring Set Yellow Horse

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous, contemporary jewelry set is sterling silver. Bracelet: 1 1/16 inches wide, Inner

Category

Late 20th Century North American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Contemporary Southwestern Sterling Inlay Ring

$575

Unusual Contemporary Southwestern Sterling Inlay Ring

Located in Webster, SD

This stunning, unusual contemporary inlay ring is sterling silver. It features inlay in jet

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Ketoh, by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo, bracelet, leather, silver

$545

W 2 in L 8 in

Contemporary Ketoh, by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo, bracelet, leather, silver

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Contemporary Ketoh, by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo, bracelet, leather, silver adjustable length 7.5

Category

2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Big Butterfly Pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, black, contemporary

$375

H 2 in W 2 in

Big Butterfly Pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, black, contemporary

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Big Butterfly Pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, black, contemporary Melanie A. Yazzie

Category

2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet 6.75 Inches Boyd Tsosie

$320

W 0.13 in L 6.75 in

Contemporary Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet 6.75 Inches Boyd Tsosie

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver with a classic contemporary design. It is

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Buckle by Navajo Silversmith Fidel Bahe

$1,500

Contemporary Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Buckle by Navajo Silversmith Fidel Bahe

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Tufa cast sterling silver buckle by Navajo silversmith Fidel Bahe. The 3 1/2” x 2 1/2” contemporary

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20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Statue of Liberty Inlay Buckle by Navajo Silversmith Calvin Desson

$6,600

Statue of Liberty Inlay Buckle by Navajo Silversmith Calvin Desson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

southwest Native American jewelry.

Category

20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet

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Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet

Located in Aspen, CO

excellent example of American Southwestern jewelry. The three quarters oval bangle with an easily

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Vintage 1950s North American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

J. W. Sterling Silver Native American Turquoise Concho Earrings #22467

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H 0.16 in W 1.7 in L 1.71 in

J. W. Sterling Silver Native American Turquoise Concho Earrings #22467

Located in Washington Depot, CT

J. W. Sterling Silver Native American Turquoise Concho Earrings - These bold Native American

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20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Signed Native American Inlay Kingman Turquoise 14k Gold Pendant Necklace

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H 0.83 in W 0.48 in L 18.26 in

Signed Native American Inlay Kingman Turquoise 14k Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A vintage Native American Zuni (possibly Navajo) pendant necklace featuring turquoise from the

Category

1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Native American Inlay Kingman Turquoise 14k Gold Pendant Necklace

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H 0.83 in W 0.48 in L 18.26 in

Signed Native American Inlay Kingman Turquoise 14k Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A vintage Native American Zuni (possibly Navajo) pendant necklace featuring turquoise from the

Category

1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Signed JF Federico Jimenez Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

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L 20 in

Native American Signed JF Federico Jimenez Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Highly desirable Signed JF Artist: Federico Jimenez Large Native American Navajo Turquoise Necklace

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Inlay Concho Belt 1970s by Zuni Abel Soseeah

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Native American Sterling Silver Inlay Concho Belt 1970s by Zuni Abel Soseeah

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is a stunning Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Inlay Concho Belt, hand made by ABEL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turquoise ring with contemporary sterling silver setting

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Turquoise ring with contemporary sterling silver setting

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

turquoise stone in a 1 inch x 1 3/4 inch contemporary sterling silver setting. The 1/4 inch band is

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Late 20th Century Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rose Gold Native American Chief Pendant

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Rose Gold Native American Chief Pendant

Located in Cohasset, MA

30 mm round Rose gold Native American chief With .30 carats sapphire Bail in 18 karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Native American turquise bangle & necklace - Offline Sale

Sold

H 1.38 in W 1.38 in L 2.5 in

Native American turquise bangle & necklace - Offline Sale

Located in Austin, TX

Native American turquise bangle & necklace - Offline Sale

Category

1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deakin & Francis Native American Head Dress Skull Cufflinks with Ruby Eyes

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Deakin & Francis Native American Head Dress Skull Cufflinks with Ruby Eyes

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Firenze, IT

These cufflinks have oxidised head, multicolored enamelled details and hidden ruby eyes, only to be revealed if the jaw is rattled! Complete with a small domed spring link fitti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Spirit Ponds, Melanie Yazzie cast sterling silver dangle earrings Native America

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W 0.5 in L 1.75 in

Spirit Ponds, Melanie Yazzie cast sterling silver dangle earrings Native America

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Spirit Ponds, Melanie Yazzie cast sterling silver dangle earrings Native America Sterling Silver

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bracelet by David Dear 'Contemporary'

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H 1.88 in W 2.32 in D 0.88 in

Sterling Silver Bracelet by David Dear 'Contemporary'

By David Dear

Located in Incline Village, NV

, New Mexico. He is inspired by and influenced by southwest Native American (mainly Cherokee), and Art

Category

Early 2000s American Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff by Navajo Silversmith Fidel Bahe

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Contemporary Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff by Navajo Silversmith Fidel Bahe

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

jewelry at Santa Fe Indian Market, winning ribbons for all pieces he entered. The art of jewelry-making

Category

20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jesse Monongya Navajo/Hopi Jewelry Set - Inlaid Ring and Earrings

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H 1 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Jesse Monongya Navajo/Hopi Jewelry Set - Inlaid Ring and Earrings

By Jesse Monongya

Located in Phoenix, AZ

contemporary interpretations of Native American designs. His jewelry portfolio ranges from simpler silver

Category

Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

BARRY KIESELSTEIN CORD Blue Honey Comb Leather handbag Never Used 1995

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BARRY KIESELSTEIN CORD Blue Honey Comb Leather handbag Never Used 1995

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Wallkill, NY

, costume jewelry, Native American and fine jewelry from one collector. Be sure to check our store front for

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

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Contemporary Native American Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of contemporary native american jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver, this item was constructed with great care. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic item from our selection of contemporary native american jewelry over the years, but those made by Deakin & Francis and Diane Griswold Johnston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a choice in our collection of contemporary native american jewelry featuring Ruby from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of contemporary native american jewelry for sale for men should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Contemporary Native American Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of contemporary native american jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $3,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,025.

Questions About Contemporary Native American Jewelry

How can I tell if Native American jewelry is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if Native American jewelry is real, have it evaluated by a licensed and experienced appraiser. Because every tribe has its own designs and identifying characteristics, it is usually not possible to determine authenticity using only online resources. Find a collection of expertly vetted Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
Is Native American jewelry worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.