Native Jewelry

Accessorizing can make a boring outfit a dazzling outfit. There are several ways a person may choose to accessorize their outfit. Belts, purses, shoes, hair clips, and jewelry are all common ways people choose to accessorize their outfits. During the summer season, bracelets can jazz up a sundress or a shorts and shirt outfit—my personal favorite is my ensemble that features several turquoise bracelets. There a few things you may want to consider before wearing a bracelet:

1.) Wear short sleeves or ¾ inch sleeves in order to reveal your bracelet. A long sleeved shirt or bulky sweater will hide you bracelet.
2.) If you have bigger-boned wrists, wear slim bracelets like handmade sterling silver bracelets. If you have slim wrists wear chunky bangle bracelets.
3.) If you are wearing a bracelet that draws attention, make sure that your nails are in good condition. You don’t want to draw attention to your hands if your fingers are grubby with nails coated in chipped polish.
4.) Cluster several attractive bracelets together for an eye-catching arrangement. The bracelets should be similar in color and style.

In “The Song of Hiawatha”, a popular poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the character of Hiawatha is actually drawn from the writings of Henry R. Schoolcraft, who had confused the real Hiawatha with a Chippewa deity.  Longfellow’s version of events and character, therefore, in any way relates to the great Iroquois reformer.  Unfortunately, there are no known images of Hiawatha.
Hiawatha was a skilled statesman and charismatic orator who was instrumental in persuading the Iroquois peoples, the Senecas, Cayugas, Onondagas, Oneidas, and Mohawks, a group of Native North Americans who shared similar languages, to accept The Great Peacemaker’s vision and band together to become the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy. Thus the notion of the native politics emerges.
In our mind’s eye we can see Hiawatha on the banks of a river but also, perhaps, a maiden on the other bank  resplendent in Native clothing and Native Jewelry waiting for her love on the other side.
We can all enjoy the Native Jewelry even in this modern day as the ability to work with silver and gems has been handed down from generation to generation.  Some of the most gifted silversmiths are native and they are proud to share their culture with anyone who so desires.

Isn’t it true that we look to the older people in any natuionality for their wisdom?  This is just another awesome example of wisdom brought on through years of observing life in general.   This type of Native American Tapestry is very typicalof the humor found in the native minds and homes

A woman’s wedding day is easily one of the most memorable events of her life. It’s the time when all eyes are on her – when the ceremony is planned right down to the minutest detail. Traditionally, women dedicate plenty of time and thought to picking out the perfect wedding dress. Shouldn’t they devote similar resources and effort to narrowing down the best accessories as well?

Engagement rings will always be the star of the show. They are often flashy and anchored with an expensive diamond. It’s therefore up to the bride to complement the look of the ring with other jewelry. A sterling silver cuff bracelet plays elegantly off a silver banded ring, and some understated silver earrings work to round out the look. In all likelihood, you’ll only be taking this one trip down the aisle. Make it a memorable one.