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Navajo work is best known for heavy stamped silverwork, large turquoise stones, and the squash blossom necklace tradition. Zuni artists specialize in fine stone inlay (channel inlay, needlepoint, petit point) using small precisely-cut stones. Hopi work is recognized by overlay technique — a top layer of cut sterling silver oxidized over a smooth base layer to create high-contrast designs, often featuring symbolic motifs. — LomaSiiva
LomaSiiva carries spiny oyster shell (red, orange, purple), Mediterranean coral, lapis lazuli, sugilite, gaspeite, malachite, jet, mother of pearl, onyx and more. — LomaSiiva
Stabilized turquoise has been infused with a clear epoxy or resin to harden softer or more porous stones so they hold up to setting and daily wear. It is still genuine turquoise — the color is the stone's natural color, not dye. Stabilization is standard practice for most turquoise. — LomaSiiva