So when did my obsession start? Much to my dismay when I started thinking about this post, it's been almost 34 years since my husband (then boyfriend) purchased me my first piece of turquoise jewelry. Even with my Mother's Native American Heritage she never wore much jewelry, so I don't think I could get by with blaming her!!
As a young girl the pieces he first bought me were certainly smaller and more delicate. Where as today I wear many of the large impressive pieces. Guess as I grew so did my jewelry. That's the best part of this jewelry, the sizes and styles are endless, so no matter what your style or taste, there's a piece to fit you.
Indian Jewelry has been made for centuries, today it is created, worn, and sold almost everywhere in the Southwest. American Fashion designer Bill Blass made the statement " American Indian jewelry is indeed timeless and looks wonderful when worn with modern clothes--day or evening." I agree wholeheartedly.
Many times I wear very traditional pieces, such as the squash blossom with a concha belt, this look isn't for everyone but it's a good fit for me.
There are other times I pull together a much more modern look with my Indian pieces complimenting my Kippy's or Simon's belts.
Large turquoise pieces are a killer look with that little black dress. I guess the key here is what ever look you put together, if you love it----- it works!!!
Like with most jewelry, it's about an attitude and how it makes you feel.
In future posts I will try and touch on the different types of jewelry made by different tribes, the most common stones used and some of the other traditions with this fantastic art.
Until next time !
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Hi again
Hi to all, sorry I have been absent for a bit. We were lucky enough to receive a personal invitation from the Saddle and Sirloin Club in Kansas City to participate in their new Extreme Horse Race. With great enthusiasm we spent 4 days with this outstanding group.
With summer here now I am very torn, anyone who knows me or has met me at a show knows my love for animals and the outdoors, but I also so enjoy touching base with all of you.
We are working to add some new features to our site. We will soon have a new press page, this will certainly be a top priority for our PR staff.
We will also have an artist bio page, giving you a more detailed view of our artist, and how we met them.
The third addition will be the developement of a newsletter page. My goal for the newsletter page is to bring you a broad array of information that will be archived for furture access.
Don't forget to stop in and ask your questions !!
Take care and talk to you all in a few day!
With summer here now I am very torn, anyone who knows me or has met me at a show knows my love for animals and the outdoors, but I also so enjoy touching base with all of you.
We are working to add some new features to our site. We will soon have a new press page, this will certainly be a top priority for our PR staff.
We will also have an artist bio page, giving you a more detailed view of our artist, and how we met them.
The third addition will be the developement of a newsletter page. My goal for the newsletter page is to bring you a broad array of information that will be archived for furture access.
Don't forget to stop in and ask your questions !!
Take care and talk to you all in a few day!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
A Welcome from Gayla
First off I would like to welcome all of you to our Mojave Moon blog.
My name is Gayla Self and Mojave Moon is my passion come to life. Everything
on our site comes from my love of the Southwest and fashion. My family laughs and calls me our walking talking billboard !!
As a child growing up in Kansas with a strong Native American heritage, the love of turquoise was instilled very early on. My Grandfather was a Choctaw Indian, not a artistic man but certainly proud of his roots.
Choctaws are not know for their jewelry making abilities, but this certainly didn't dampen my eye for it. You know how most women have a gem stone that strikes their fancy, well turquoise is mine.
Stop in and chat with us, we would love to welcome you into our extended family.
My name is Gayla Self and Mojave Moon is my passion come to life. Everything
on our site comes from my love of the Southwest and fashion. My family laughs and calls me our walking talking billboard !!
As a child growing up in Kansas with a strong Native American heritage, the love of turquoise was instilled very early on. My Grandfather was a Choctaw Indian, not a artistic man but certainly proud of his roots.
Choctaws are not know for their jewelry making abilities, but this certainly didn't dampen my eye for it. You know how most women have a gem stone that strikes their fancy, well turquoise is mine.
Stop in and chat with us, we would love to welcome you into our extended family.
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When you can’t be in the Southwest, take a little bit of it with you wherever you go with one of Gale’s unique jewelry creations.
Capture the moon. Steal away with the twilight desert blues locked in a sliver of turquoise, or the reds of the Southwest sundown reflected in a hint of coral. Recharge and relax as you draw renewing energy from the memory of your latest Southwestern getaway, made vivid in your mind’s eye with one of Gale’s creations.
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And—Find out the latest Mojave Moon news on our blog at http://mojavemoon.blogspot.com
When you can’t be in the Southwest, take a little bit of it with you wherever you go with one of Gale’s unique jewelry creations.
Capture the moon. Steal away with the twilight desert blues locked in a sliver of turquoise, or the reds of the Southwest sundown reflected in a hint of coral. Recharge and relax as you draw renewing energy from the memory of your latest Southwestern getaway, made vivid in your mind’s eye with one of Gale’s creations.
From now until June 1, 2007, you’ve got even more reason to pamper yourself (or someone else) with one of Gale’s masterpieces. To make sure your Gale Self original stays as beautiful as the day you first try it on, Mojave Moon is adding a free can of Hagerty’s jewelry polish with every purchase of one of his pieces. (That’s a $25 retail value and it will last for years).
Just use the code GALE when you make your purchase.
PLUS—Sign up for a chance to win a FREE Kippy belt! (No purchase required)
And—Find out the latest Mojave Moon news on our blog at http://mojavemoon.blogspot.com
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