American Indian jewelry is worn by men, women, and children all around the world. The jewelry is appealing for a number of reasons. There are not many jewelry pieces that can be considered elegant and mysterious at the same time. One of the many mysteries surrounding American Indian jewelry is the meaning behind each piece.

A large number of stones and other materials are used to make American Indian jewelry. The types of materials used all depend on the type of jewelry piece being made and the preference of the jewelry maker. A large number of necklaces, bracelets, earring, pendants, and rings have been made using amethyst, amber, turquoise, coral, opal, jasper, quartz, pearl, and more.

Almost all of the materials used to make American Indian jewelry have significance, in one way or another. This significance may only come from old wise tales or it may be a belief that still exists today. Below is a summary of three American Indian jewelry settings and the meanings behind each.

Turquoise

American Indian jewelry is made from a wide variety of different materials and stones, but turquoise is one of the most popular materials used. Turquoise received it name, not because it was developed in Turkey, but because it was transported through Turkey. In today