| One of the most popular art forms among the | | | | |
| Southwest Indian tribes is jewelry. Navajo | | | | Malachite, which comes in dark greens, |
| jewelry in particular, has the most prominent | | | | clarifies emotions, removes obstructions and |
| reputation among all Southwest Indian jewelry | | | | facilitates insights. This gemstone also |
| with pendants, bracelets, necklaces, rings | | | | represents fidelity and loyalty. Adventurine, |
| and earrings. | | | | which comes in light greens, boosts |
| | | | tranquility and releases anxiety or fear. It |
| There are some regularly used gemstones found | | | | is a stone that promotes decisiveness and |
| in Navajo and other Southwest Indian jewelry | | | | leadership. |
| including turquoise, hematite, jasper, | | | | |
| malachite, aventurine, amethyst and | | | | The purple color amethyst aids intuition, |
| rhodonite. This article gives a brief | | | | conducts peaceful energy and interestingly |
| description as well as the Southwest Indian | | | | enough, encourages freedom from addictions. |
| spiritual significances behind each gemstone. | | | | Finally, rhodonite, which is a rose color |
| | | | stone with black and brown specs promotes |
| Of course, blue color turquoise is probably | | | | positive thinking. Rhodonite is said to also |
| the most common gemstone used in Navajo and | | | | help in regaining mental stability and |
| other Southwest Indian jewelry. Turquoise is | | | | overcoming difficulties. |
| thought to promote healing and good luck. It | | | | |
| is a stone that is also used in Southwest | | | | These gemstones are often embedded in silver |
| Indian religious ceremonies. | | | | pieces such as in a bracelet or pendant. A |
| | | | silver background certainly makes the |
| Hematite is a metallic gray color stone. It | | | | gemstone really stand out in Southwest Indian |
| is used to revitalize and energize with | | | | jewelry piece. As with other forms of |
| positive effects on the bloodstream. The | | | | jewelry, it is highly recommended to purchase |
| brownish red jasper stone is considered | | | | Navajo and other Southwest Indian jewelry |
| nurturing and protects against negativity. | | | | only from reputable sources in order to |
| Jasper also promotes healing to the kidneys, | | | | ensure authenticity. |
| liver, spleen and bladder. | | | | |