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