Authenticity of Native American Indian Jewelry

Gift shops and the internet are experiencing an increase in items being misrepresented as Native American jewelry.

Jewelry made in China or the Philippines is NOT Native American made and legally cannot be called Native American.

Yet it often is !

These imported knockoffs hurt legitimate sellers and Native American craftspeople who are being forced out of the jewelry business because of the low prices charged for the fakes.

If authenticity is important to you, buy only from reputable sellers who offer genuine Native American made merchandise.We at Horsekeeping.com only sell 100% authentic Native American made jewelry.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 states that "it is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian tribe."

Every item we offer in our Native American jewelry section is new and in full compliance with this act. (Items in our Pawn Shop are used items that may or may not be Native American.)

The authenticity of each jewelry item is confirmed in person by our buyers who deal only with reputable Indian artists located in northwestern New Mexico - the heart of Navajo and Zuni country. In many cases, the jewelry is purchased directly from the artists themselves. Buying in person allows us not only to confirm authenticity, but also to hand select the finest pieces, the best stones, and to learn interesting details about the people who make the jewelry.

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