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Hello and welcome to another issue of Paula's Passions, a place where I share tips and information about the wonderful Native American items at www.horsekeeping.com.

You can also find lots more information and tips on Native American Jewelry, Dooney & Bourke bags (the old classic models) and other stuff that interests me by going to my blog. Subscribe to get regular updates by email!

Heishi Season is Upon Us!

Heishi necklaces are a perfect combo with summer weather, tank tops, V neck t-shirts...and there is nothing quite like a turquoise choker to highlight a tan !

There are so many wonderful colors and forms of stone and shell heishi, nuggets and beads, single strand to 25 strands, various lengths and of widely divergent styles that choosing a stone necklace can be somewhat overwhelming.

To help you make a good choice, we've organized our stone necklaces into "Shop by Length" and "Shop by Style" so you can browse either way. In addition, I've put together an article "How to Choose and Wear a Necklace".

"The best way to choose a necklace is to measure a necklace you already have that fits like you want it to and is suitable for the way you want to wear it. For example, if you are shopping for a choker that you want to wear around your neck...Read more...

The Latest and Greatest
Paula's favorite things

Tagua Nut Buffalo fetishes
by Zuni artist Gale Lucio

What is a Tagua Nut?
A tagua nut (also called vegetable ivory) is from the Tagua palm tree (also called ivory nut palm) from South America. The scientific name means "Plant Elephant" which refers to the hard white seeds which resemble elephant ivory. Each fruit pod is covered in a horned husk that is about the size of a grapefruit. Inside there are 4 to 9 seeds the size of a hen's egg. Read more..

Paula the Tipster !

Caring for Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Tarnish is a layer that forms on the surface of a silver alloy when the item is exposed to sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. The chemical reaction that takes place produces silver sulfate, the smoky, gray or black residue that some people dislike. Others love it - it is called patina. Read more...

Previous Editions of PP
and Related Articles

About Jewelry Silver
About Heishi
About Turquoise and Mines
About Other Stones and Shells