See our video Is your Jewelry true sterling silver or silver plated? for a demonstration. If a piece is attracted to a magnet, it is not sterling silver Native American Indian jewelry.
Sterling silver and solid gemstones are not magnetic, but nickel, a common metal plated by a (semi) precious overlay is. Second: a magnet will help you identify plated jewelry. However, Palms Trading Company offers fair prices anything significantly lower may be a red-flag. A higher price tag is not a guarantee that a Western-style belt buckle is handmade by a Native American silversmith or that a turquoise ring has a high-quality stone, for instance. You may find a piece of authentic Native American jewelry that strikes your fancy at another store, however, and there are some simple tests to help you determine if a piece of contemporary or antique Native American Indian jewelry is authentic or not.įirst: price may be your guide. We are highly selective about what we carry-only the finest handmade pieces. We possess an unmatched expertise on Native American Indian art. Our jewelry is priced below many suggested retail prices. Because we buy directly from the artist, Palms Trading Company eliminates a middleman markup, and we pass the savings on to our customers. There are benefits to buying Southwestern silver and gemstone jewelry from a reputable dealer like Palms Trading Company:
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