Native Jewelry

I’ve learned from experience that while the Canadian and American economies may be struggling a bit, it’s still possible to land a promising job. While I took plenty of time scrutinizing and editing my resume and contacting my references, the interview is really the process that makes or breaks a job candidate. For my part, I like to practice answering potential interview questions with a friend.

As we all know, first impressions are incredibly important when you’re seeking employment. In order to set myself apart from the rest of the field, I like to dress up in a professional yet stylish manner. Sometimes I’ll wear a traditional pantsuit with a turquoise belt buckle, other times I’ll opt for a dazzling dress. Either way, I want to make sure that I stand out in the minds of my future employers.

At first blush, a traveler to the American Southwest might have trouble identifying even a few of the plentiful natural resources in the region. After all, water, the building block of life, is at a premium in the desert. The climate and barren landscape of certain parts of the West can be foreboding if not downright dangerous, but the beauty is there for those who take the time to look.

Rich in minerals, ore and semiprecious stones, the Southwest is a veritable cornucopia of valuable raw materials. This fact was not lost on such tribes as the Hopi, Zuni and Navajo, all of which evolved into flourishing societies with a booming jewelry trade. They found that pairing turquoise with silver created a pleasing aesthetic combination, and that basic formula would serve as the foundation for Native American jewelry sets.