Palms Trading Company

Native American Treasures Native American treasures refers to the items of personal adornment that indigenous people wear for personal use, traditions or sale for art. Native American jewelry reflects the history and culture of its Indian hand-makers. Different tribes cultivate distinct styles and aesthetics depending on the materials found on their land and personal visions and traditions within that tribe. Native American turquoise jewelry is prominent in the West as many of our nations Native American tribes are nearby. The Palms Trading Partnership Palms Trading is proud to be a part of the Native American treasure business and share Native American necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and pins as well as blankets and other Native American turquoise jewelry online with the world. We are humbled to bridge our talented artists with people who appreciate Native American jewelry and arts.  What is Authentic Native American Jewelry? Authentic Native American jewelry...

The classic Navajo squash blossom necklace has grown in popularity over the past years. Although it’s admiration in mainstream fashion has grown widely, the squash blossom necklace is a symbolic design with a history that surpasses over hundreds of years.  What is a Squash Blossom Necklace? An original squash blossom necklace is formed with silver and turquoise and entails round silver beads intermingled with beads that appear like they are blooming, all which lead down to a horse-shoe like pendant at the bottom called the Naja. Origin of the Squash Blossom The Navajo tribe was the first to adopt this design after encounters with the Spanish Mexicans that arrived at their land. The name ‘squash blossom’ originated by the signature beads found in the necklace, that spread out like a blossoming flower.  The Naja The Naja symbol was created as a talisman for protection, to ward off evil spirits. The Naja shape has also been known as an illustration of the...