Tibetan Turquoise

Tibetan Turquoise & Native American Jewelry

Tibetan Turquoise, with its bold color variations and earthy matrix, has found a respected place in Native American jewelry-making. While the stone originates from the Himalayan region, its natural beauty and spiritual symbolism closely align with Indigenous beliefs in the Southwest—especially the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi tribes who revere turquoise as a sacred stone of protection, healing, and strength.

Contemporary Native silversmiths often incorporate Tibetan Turquoise into their pieces when its unique character—richer greens, golden veining, or darker hues—offers a look or energy not found in domestic turquoise mines. When used in Native American jewelry, Tibetan Turquoise retains its spiritual essence while becoming part of a new cultural story, set in traditional sterling silver techniques and often paired with handcrafted stamping, cluster work, or overlay designs.

It’s a global connection of earth, spirit, and art—bridging sacred traditions from Tibet to the Southwest.