Bring the bling with some classic Western or Indigenous jewelry this holiday season.
The ultimate showstopper — you peel back the gift wrapping and open the box to find a bold piece of statement jewelry staring back at you. Jewelry is an unforgettable gift. It can commemorate a meaningful occasion or serve as a family heirloom for generations to come. Make a splash this holiday season with one of these dazzling C&I-certified Western jewelry gift ideas.
Neck Candy
Go big with a focus-pulling squash blossom, or go simple and sweet with an intricate pendant that shows how much thought you put into the gift. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a little neck candy.
[1] Giant Royston Star necklace, lanterndancer.com; [2] Jeffery Nelson (Navajo) Squash blossom, wyominghome.com; [3] Oversized turquoise silver bolo tie, teneeestelletradingco.com; [4] Juanita Long (Navajo) Kingman turquoise lariat, hippiecowgirlcouture.com; [5] In The Golden Hills turquoise and buffalo nickel necklace, desire2b.com; [6] Sterling silver Naja cross, rockigorman.com; [7] Cow Thief necklace, highdesertcreations.com; [8] Charm pendant necklace with golden south sea pearl, pearlsbyshari.com; [9] Coral, Kingman turquoise, pink Conch, and orange Spiny Oyster necklaces, jojosilverco.com; [10] Chantecler Pailettes necklace, jacksonholejewelry.com.
Flick Of The Wrist
Get your loved some something that will compliment any outfit with one of these bracelet selections. From bold cuffs with rare stones to understated pieces that add a gentle Western touch, find the piece that speaks to you.
[1] Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne) Silver Rock Art Dome cuff, sorrelsky.com; [2] Lariat turquoise cuff, hyosilver.com; [3] Don’t Weaken Cactus bracelet, kimklass.com; [4] Sterling silver handmade Texas cuff, maverickwesternwear.com; [5] Purple Mohave turquoise silver cuff, lauraingallsdesigns.com; [6] Sleeping Beauty turquoise bangle, ferrisjewelry.com; [7] Leon Martinez (Navajo) Royston turquoise cuff with Italian turquoise, coloradojo.com.
The Big Rock
A big rock doesn’t always have to mean that you’re popping the question. Find your loved one an heirloom that will keep the holiday spirit burning for generations to come.
[1] Montezuma Royston belt buckle, abilenesky.com; [2] Mountain Village pendant, boomjewelrydesigns.com; [3] Flora de Santa Fe ring, wildatheartsilver.com.
Don’t Forget The Ears
An often overlooked option, get your loved one a piece of jewelry that frames their face or compliments their eyes. A lovely set of earrings goes a long way.
[1] Federico Jimenez hoop earrings, turquoiseandco.com; [2] Juanita Long (Navajo) Kingman turquoise earrings, hippiecowgirlcouture.com; [3] The Vanmore earrings with Black Jack turquoise, robshermandesigns.com; [4] Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock) designed River of Flowers earrings, eighthgeneration.com.
HEADER IMAGE: [Clockwise from Top Right] Marvelyne Lesanee (Zuni) vintage turquoise squash blossom, robshermandesigns.com; Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne) Silver horse head pendant, sorrelsky.com; Ride Like The Wind hand cast pewter pendant, tresmelindas.com; Travis Teller (Navajo) Oversized Kingman turquoise silver cuff, teneeestelletradingco.com; Glenn Livingston (Navajo) Sleeping Beauty turquoise stamped silver cuff, danavoorhees.com; Spirit Pony Repousse pendant with turquoise on Navajo pearl necklace, wildatheartsilver.com; Richard Jim (Navajo) Oversized corral pendant on Navajo pearl necklace, teneeestelletradingco.com; Hand cast pewter scarf slide, tresmelindas.com; Silver concho earrings with Kingman turquoise and deer leather fringe, buckaroobling.com.
From our November/December 2024 issue.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sara Forrest
STYLING: Andrea Thorp