Want to express your personality? Feel closer to the spirit of traditional American culture? Add something truly unique and personal to your life? Wear an authentic Native American bracelet on your wrist! But how do you choose an authentic bracelet that says the right things about you?
The great craftsmanship, striking appeal, and fun uniqueness of Native American jewelry make Indian bracelets the best choice. But the range of styles, the unknown authenticity, and the difficulty of finding the right store can make the choice difficult.
But you are in luck! Choosing your Native American bracelet doesn't have to be difficult. Just keep a few simple rules in mind, and you can shop around without fear of making the wrong choice.
Turquoise bracelets come in many varieties.
Everyone has a different image of turquoise jewelry. You may think of large, closely-spaced stones reaching around the wrist. Or a circular arrangement of small blue-green stones collected on the top of the wrist.
In fact, Indian turquoise use in bracelets is varied, and sometimes includes other stones of different colors or an emphasis on silver. Sometimes the piece that's best for you will have only one or two small turquoise stones; sometimes the bracelet will focus extensively on the aqua stone. In the end, it is up to you which suits you best, but you can relax: turquoise retains its beauty even as other trends come and go.
Simple can be beautiful.
Maybe that the piece that speaks to you has a simple design - perhaps a silver band with a twist pattern. Maybe a bracelet with one large turquoise or other stone - a dash of color to catch people's eyes. Complicated designs may look good when shopping, but may not be the Native American bracelet that suits your taste.
Complicated can be beautiful.
On the other hand, an intricate design can be the conversation piece that you need. If it ignites confidence, inspiration, and admiration from other people, so be it! The careful craftsmanship that goes into a bracelet with interesting patterns of carvings, stamps and stones can be something to heighten your day and display to others just what you feel.
Buy from places that offer buyer protection.
The most comfortable way to shop for jewelry is when you know that your purchase is backed by a reputable company. By far, the best place in the modern era to buy Native American bracelets is on the internet. Stick to websites that offer protection to the buyer. For example, eBay always has hundreds of great one-of-a-kind bracelets and other jewelry.
eBay is good because its listings feature at least one pictures of an item, often several from all angles, as well as dimensions and sometimes history. Buyers are protected through eBay's arbitration process, and you can choose to only bid on items from sellers with good reputation (check past buyers' comments). The only problem with eBay is that its listings can be overwhelming in number and information. You're better off finding a partner site that distills this information down to a manageable online store experience. See http://native-american-store.fournotes.com for an example.
Nobody knows what you need like you do!
Sellers will do their best to use flowing language to get your business. Most of them are reliable and honest. However, only YOU know what is right for you. If you are happy with the financial protection you are getting as a buyer, feel free to tune out all of that and just concentrate on "listening" to the bracelets you see - the one that's right for you will speak to you the loudest!
Whether buying a bracelet for yourself or as a gift, remember these simple ways to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money. Your bracelet should be authentic, and from a reputable seller. With the tips in this article, you are virtually assured of being happy with your new bracelet!
The author is a Native American collectibles enthusiast. To read more information about Native American jewelry, and see a wide selection of bracelets, go to the Native American Store.
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