For hundreds of years in America before the European pilgrims arrived, Native American peoples were making beautiful jewelry made of turquoise.  When the pilgrims arrived, and the westward expansion begun, the pilgrims were amazed with the craftsmanship and beauty of this jewelry the likes of which they had never seen.  The tradition of turquoise jewelry has continued to modern times, though now it’s manufactured rather than handcrafted by Native Americans. But the same beautiful blue/green coloring with its various freckles is still quite popular today.

If you’re looking to purchase turquoise jewelry, it’s often not found in standard jewelry stores, but there are various specialty stores which carry the more unique pieces.  In addition, you can always look online for even better deals.