Hi. I am a French/American novelist. Part of the action of the novel I'm working on takes place on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. I wonder where the Navajos get the silver for their jewelry. Actually, I also wonder where they get the precious stones from and how a disadvantaged people finance their purchases. Thank you. Pierre

Hi, pierre, yes, native american jewelry has a long history and a lot can be explained on this website:

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