Daybreak's Guide to Native American Jewelry (Part 2 of 2) 

I love Lapis Lazuli (has Pyrite in it) and Malacite! My birthstone is Turquoise. I've been to the Navajo Gift Store in Arizona. The gentleman that worked there was so kind. He gave me background on a piece I had purchased back in the 1970's (I was 16 when I bought my bracket and it has a stone about the size of a golf ball in diameter. It was a bracelet designed by a Navajo Artist that became famous in the Art and I bought it in Tennessee, but knew it was Arizona Turquoise). He also helped me select a piece of Pottery, a gift for a friend whom happens to be Navajo and had moved from Nevada (she worked for/with me and had moved to Arkansas to one of our other lications, she was originally from right there in Arizona, the store is at the highway but on the edge of their reservation. Public is welcomed there.) I selected a piece that was Traditional Pottery, he said the older ladies make it and most if the younger artist make a different style. I just felt she was longing for her home and the environment of her culture., so I bought the original style. It was a truly good experience, something far more than a stop and gift purchase. There is something that vibrates far higher in many of the Native Americans I've met and share time with. There's also something that I noticed over time working with my friend Martina. We really shared several common beliefs, traditions, and foods that are common in both our cultures. Although I was born in the USA my lineage is Irish, and particularly Southwest Ireland, County Kerry. After DNA studies in about 2017 it was revealed that the Irish, particularly the Irish from the areas of Kerry and Cork are of Basque origin. Due to the area there was far less influence of other bloodlines like the Vikings, Angle/Saxons, and Normans, the invasions and the various runs to rape and pilage. They were correct as revealed in our family's DNA. My Mother was 100% Irish, 2nd generation on one side and 5th on the other, my G-grandad founded Lynchburg, VA in the late 1800's. On my dad's side my grandparents were 1 - Irish/German and Irish/Native American Cherrokee, Tennessee. That resulted in my being overwhelmingly Basque-Irish with < 7% German, Ashkenazi Jew, Native American. Doubtful if I share any lineage with Martina, *BUT,* worth noting that, although few realize what DNA and Ancient DNA is revealing: (first a pinch of background, the Basque People are the most unique group on the planet in that their language match no other, no European influence and the Basque are over 70% Rh(-) blood type, the Irish in our area 30%, as I am as well. Basque Country is located between Spain and France in the Pyrenees Mountain Range area. Their Oral History indicates they are of Atlantea lineage. Atlanteans. Although Mainstream Academia doesn't accept Oral History as a recognized authentic resource many other Academics give it credibility and it will come to be known as fact, as various research continues to support the reality. I do credit Oral History as reliable and often far more than written histories. The DNA of our Basque lineage *"is found in some East Coast Native Americans" the Iroquois is one and I believe it was in several tribes that are now extinct, due to disease encountered with explorers. Thus, as far fetched as it may have seemed at the time, I've come to realize just how limited Mainstream Academics and their ideas about History are, and people with boats travel! Note: A find in Windover, Florida of burial in a big type area preserved several grave sites of a Native Peoples whom had European DNA in their mix and I haven't verified just what lineage but I would bet it is Basque aka Atlantean. Now I have degrees in Sociology, Journalism, and History, 5 years research in Ancient History, and current History studies through Yale University, plus I'm not the least bit bothered by the limited minds that accuse Authentic Academics of Psuedo-Science, I know what the findings are saying and how much History, Artifacts, Fossils/Skeletons, Oral Histories are ignored in order for Mainstream Academia to protect their Paradigm, so I know who is more Scientific and Ethical. The Native People are Authentic and their Oral Histories are Authentic, it is our lack of known facts and trouble interpreting the meanings that challenge the clarity. I just was moved to share this story today and if someone reads it I hope it inspires them to rethink their History knowledge and keep an open mind for the greater truths. We have some adjustments to make to be in the trier reality. ...and the Native Peoples can tell us what that is. Best Wellbeing to all... GO IRISH !!! 🍀

Today once again, I not only did learned something new, but something amazing of one of our great and beautiful native Nations. Thanks a lot, daybreakwarrior.

Thank you for the video. It makes me appreciate turquoise (and other stones) even more.

Loloma's work is very distinctive. Nice work.

Daybreak Warrior, thank you so much for your videos. I always learn so much from them. Thanks!!!

Thank u for sharing the beautiful design as wel informative back ground of Turquoise 👏👍🤗

I have some Varicite from Utah that is very gemy. Got it from Art from God rock shop in Golden Valley AZ. I've made a few cabchons from it and they turned out beautiful. Not stabilized, 100% natural. I'm going to do 4 more soon. Hopefully I can get some more from him, it's amazing quality.

Amazing video. I just bought a old arrowhead pendent with torquoise inlay and I was told it's an old piece from the southwest. I am waiting for it to arrive as it a gift to myself as I'm a Sagittarius and it's my birth stone.

oh I so want to learn how to make this kind of jewelry!

Very interesting history of native american jewelry, I really like the laid back explanations you give. Another great learning video. Thank you. I also love your collection and the expertise of your parents work.

Your Videos were both excellent

Wow great video. Thank u

The lanoline from sheeps wool also turned the porous blue turquoise a darker green.

absolutely awesome video. Thanks.

What a nice guy! very educational. Thank you.

I’m watching this in 2021. Very interesting. Thank you for this video, very informative. I have loved turquoise since my teens, and I’m now in my 60’s. I will be checking your parents website for sure. Thank you.

I really enjoyed your video and learned a lot. Thank you for creating it.

Great video brother... turquoise is an amazing stone...I have a couple beautiful 10-20 gram stones that are unbelievable that I cut a few yrs back...they always put a smile on my face when I need it the most...

Well done! I've learned so much from you. thank you for this video

Thanks for the great information. I have never seen a silver bolo. Beautiful!!

Thank you for these videos. Very educational.

My favorite turquoise is teal or a stone with a gradient of electric blues with some sea foam green. I also love red and black matrix but I also think royston turquoise with the orange matrix looks like a photo of the earth and that’s stunning! Bisbee turquoise is very glassy but I don’t like matrix much. Or pyrite matrix. Birds eye and spider web is my favorite because it’s got incredible personality

Simply the best - thank you for great presentation

Awesome video, Great job. Lots of great information

So helpful. I can not get enough form the Navajos. You did an exceptional job of describing Turquoise in such a limited time. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. Lynnwood, WA Kris

LOVED the info shared every bit❤

best video ever ,you supplied a great deal of knowledge in them the best on line

A joy to listen to this well organized, easy to follow tutorial.

thank you. :) I look forward to more of your videos. plus learning about the American Indians 💗

The candy..love it!

This is so fascinating. Thank you so much!

Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. You're a very good teacher, so I look forward to future videos.

Awesome work! Extremely thankful for the time you took to do these videos. The knowledge imparted will stay with us forever. Thank you!

Thank you for your informative and really interesting video

thanks for sharing.your knowledge, great videos

I can not thank you enough for all the knowledge you gave me. I found this very educational. Please continue with more videos. I also enjoyed your poster. Native Americans have always been a topic of history that I enjoy very much. I have visited Arizona and gone to a few festivals. I will keep in mind the one in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I enjoy and wish I could afford so many of the native american jewelry

I am Native American Jeweler struggling to develop new styles. I found the video very educational. Thank you very much. I worked at Window Rock and made friends with several silversmiths but now live in southern Arizona.

Thank you. That was Beautifull and I learned more about Turkois.

Thank you for the helpful video. As a Bead Dealer I find it helpful to check the drilled holes on turquoise beads with a loupe magnifier for color changes. Turquoise can be lighter in the center where it is not polished, and where surface has been stabilized, but should not look white like dyed howlite beads would. The spider webbing in some turquoise is caused by iron based pyrite (fool's Gold), and looks a certain way, and if you look closely you might see tiny sparkles (also the sparkle in Lapis Lazuli). Dyed Howlite can be tested by using acetone (nail polish remover) on a q-tip in an inconspicuous area, which after vigorous rubbing will cause color to bleed off.

very interesting video, i have visited scottsdale in Arizona many times and have bought a few nice pieces of turquoise jewellry, i have a kopopelli bracelet with some turquoise, a bangle with turquoise and some earrings and my favourite is my turquoise watch i love it. i have some jet earrings which are nice too. thankyou for sharing i live in England

Greetings from Wisconsin. Thank you for a very concise, informative delivery. I actually own a pair of Mary Teller earrings purchased from Silver Eagle in Oconomowoc WI and they are beautiful. Best wishes!

Thank you! Awesomely informative video. You did a really great job explaining and your examples were descriptive and beautiful.

Fantastic! Filled in a gaps in my knowledge, especially the second video on stone.

Thank you so much your video is so informative I enjoyed watching both part 1 and part 2

Thank you for your video. Very informative. I’m your newest subscriber.

thank you so much so much info

Yatay brother Thank you for sharing ur vlog. I know my name of my bracelet. Lol.. very interesting. Thank you again.🙏🤶🙏🎄🙏

Learned a lot . Thanks for the video lesson . I really like Native American jewelry . Definitely will check out the silver jewelry your family makes , thanks again

Thank you for this wonderful information! I appreciate the depth of the information and the artist's work you featured.

Thanks boss! That was very informational and I really enjoyed the video-- good job!

Absolutely educational

Wonderful, thank you.

❤LOVE THEM....! ❤SENDING THE LOVE VIBES ❤

TX for the information. Just happened on your video today and will keep future videos on my list to watch.

Thank you for posting this very informative and we'll put together video, Turquoise has been my favorite stone since. I was a small boy .I have one ring and I would like to acquire a few more . Thanks again .

beautiful stones..

Thank you for information

Thanks for showing a map it reminded me the importance of why I'm getting it I wanted to come from a local mine near where I grew up

Enjoyed!

Very COOL VIDEOS (BOTH OF THEM). Thanks a lot. Loved the POSTER OF TURQUOISE LOCALITIES. Cheers.

Very informative! Learned so much. Thank you!

Again, another good vid Warrior!

Very helpful! Thank you!

Love your videos

The coral pieces are fab

Thank you so very much! This was so interesting and informative!

I absolutely love turquoise they’re all beautiful🥰

Thanks for sharing very inform. 😊

Excellent videos. More aids to help differentiate fake from real would be a good, high-power loupe and a hardness meter. Most fake turquoise, Howlite, magnesite, etc. are from 3-4 on the hardness scale. Turquoise is around 5-6. Every little bit helps.

Amazing video!! Thanks

Thank you for this informative video.....:)

Witam przepiekne turkusy ,dziekuje za podzielenie sie waszymi wyrobami ,sama posiadam troche wyrobow z turkusow,mam z niebieskiego ,ze stabilizowanego tez i z zielonym,mam tez wyroby chadmade india kolie,sana tez robie bizuterie z roznych mineralow ,szczegolnie w kolorze niebieskim bo to moj ukochany kolor ,bo jestem zodiakalna ryba, ale widzialam tez duzo podrubek, dziekuje za podzielenie sie wasza wiedza bardzo chetnie bym cos i u was tez kupila szczególnie z heishe,pozdrawiam goraco wyrazy milosci ,szacunku dla calej waszej cudownej spolecznisci ktora bardzo kocham i szanuje od najmlodszych lat ,sciskam cieplutko Weronika Sito Tychy Polska ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😉👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Awesome knowledge!

Thank You that was very informative definetly more across the board info then many others offer. I am going to check ouy your parents website good job young man your very easy to listen to, and keep peoples attention a naturel leader is in your future. Go slow... I don't see belt buckles or mens cowboy weatern ties using turquoise and silver I remember seeing them when I was young and dont see them curious I guess I would wear them I have some interesting buckles but would like to dind out more about them thank you

Great job 👍

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for all these info

Nice. I watched both videos and felt i got a good basic overview of native jewellery. Well thought out and structured

fantastic info, thank you!

Thank you for the info!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Loving the art of the jewelry!

Oh well love coral too🥰

Thank you very much for these video!) Very interesting!) I'm not so strong in English, but your English so clear for me and your video it's good way to undestand more my client from USA, because we have some different knowledge about gemstone)) American people is more cool in this theme)

Amazing, I've never seen a woven Sterling silver bolo cord before, a stunning look.

Good info thanks

Thank you so much for these videos- they were enjoyable and informative, I learned so much.

Awesome video! So helpful :)

Merci ❤️❤️❤️

So good! Thanks so much, yo!

I love this! I thought the purplish stone called Sugilite was interesting. I once had a pendant made of a stone that was called Sodalite. They were very similar in color. I also was given a silver clasp or broach that has a turquoise in the center. This turquoise has a few streams of what appears to be gold running through it. So beautiful, but I’m not so sure about it being real (natural). Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge about this very interesting subject.

Very good job.

Thank you.

I have pieces: earrings, ring, 2 necklaces and a conch belt (no leather) that I want to sell. Purchased by my Mother in late 50's in either Cheyenne, Wy or Colorado. I'm trying to get knowledgeable about what I have.

Good explanation good video👍🏽

Great video! Please post a link for Part 1

Great video.

Thanks for posting this video. I really enjoyed learning about the history behind Native American jewelry. I have a couple pieces of jewelry I would like to learn more about. Do you know of anyone who could tell me more about the Zuni jewelry?

Thank you! 🙌🏽

I have inherited a beautiful bracelet from my Grandmother. A piece out of many that somehow survived a selloff. I am hoping that you could direct me to possibly identify the artist. I believe most of her pieces were acquired in New Mexico in the 1960-1970s. I have searched a few databases for the hallmark and have not found it yet. I appreciate any direction you can give.

good work