Journal

Fred Harvey Era Jewelry

In the early 1900’s, the Southwest, and Santa Fe specifically, became a booming tourist destination. Tourists came from across America to explore the vast landscape, learn about the different cult...

The Story Of Navajo Pearls

The beautiful style of jewelry called Desert or Navajo Pearls are sterling silver beads traditionally made by Navajo (Diné) silversmiths. These handmade beads are commonly seen on Squash Blossom n...

Jesse Robbins And The Cheyenne Turquoise Claim

Shot within the far-reaches of the Great Basin Desert, this short documentary follows Jesse Robbins, a young turquoise miner and jeweler who has taken over the Cheyenne Turquoise claim, a...

Vintage Plateau Bags

These beautiful vintage beaded bags are called Plateau Bags (also known as Nez Perce or cornhusk bags). Native American women in the Nez Perce, Umatillo, Walla Walla, and Yakima tribes in the Plat...

Meet Our Designers: Anne Wipf & Whitney Corum

At Peyote Bird, Anne Wipf and Whitney Corum have been on our design team for over ten years, and are two of the driving forces behind defining the Peyote Bird aesthetic. As jewelry designers, ...