Zuni jewelry (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Gallup: co-op, homes, buying)

[lgraves]

Hi,

I will be traveling to Albuquerque for my first time this weekend and I am so excited. I really would like to find some great Zuni jewelry when I am there. Can anyone recommend some good areas / shops that specialize in this type of jewelry? I am specifically looking for mens inlay cuff bracelets. Should I go to Gallup? I have heard that there are stands / stores along the highways that sell this type of jewelry. Any advice on locations to look? Thank you everyone!!

[karmathecat]

Actually, if you can, you should go to Zuni itself and buy direct from the source. We like the Craftsman Co-op as it seems to give the most $$ directly back to the artist. Selection there is fairly limited.Some artists also sell from their homes ( there will be signs ) and from the Arts and Craft Store on Hwy 53.

Here's a link to the pueblo's website.....The Pueblo of Zuni

[jiminnm]

Bien Mur, on Sandia Pueblo across Tramway from the casino, usually has a good number of Zuni pieces. Don't overlook the Navajo jewelry either, it's can be as good or better as Zuni.

[AlisonL]

Don't overlook any native american jewelry. Its all beautiful.

I have to agree with Karma, go directly to the artist. Buy local, and you know what you are getting. Its not that far to Zuni pueblo.

[Towanda]

You could try the Plaza up here in Santa Fe.

The Palace of the Governors has Native American jewelry being sold by a large number of Indian craftsmen from many of the pueblos and Navajo lands. They MUST sell authentic jewelry there or lose their right to sell jewelry at the Governor's Palace.

I agree with the others -- Zuni jewelry is outstanding, but don't limit yourself -- there are many beautiful pieces of jewelry being sold by all the craft people who sell there, and at a great variety. And many of them like to talk to you about their work.

[jiminnm]

Towanda is right about the Palace of the Governors, where you can buy directly from the artist.

I meant to mention above that you will also be impressed with the fine jewelry coming from Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo).

[Peaceful_and_educated]

Be careful buying jewelry right off the freeway. Chances are you may get low quality things from China.

[Greyhnd]

Probably saw this thread too late for OP, but a wonderful place in Santa Fe (co-op) if you cannot make it directly to an artist.

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