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Jewelry in Taos
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Jewelry in Taos
The most important shopping category in Taos. Where to find authentic Native American jewelry and silver and turquoise work, and how to tell the real thing from everything else.
What to Look For
Taos has been a trading center for Native American art for over a century. The range runs from museum-quality historic pieces to mass-produced imports labeled as Native. Knowing what you are looking at is the most important thing before you spend money. Listed alphabetically within each area, not ranked.
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Kit Carson Road
2 shops El Rincon has operated as a trading post since 1909Native American Jewelry
Atcitty's on Taos Plaza
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitNative American owned and operated shop. Traditional rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings made by owner Cherylin Atcitty and Taos Pueblo artisans.
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Best ForTraditional Native American rings and bracelets
HoursMon–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 1pm–4pm
TypeNative American Jewelry
Contact Details
Address103 Kit Carson Rd
Phone(575) 758-2484
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Silver / Turquoise / Native Jewelry
El Rincon Trading Post
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitTrading post selling silver, turquoise, and Native jewelry. Established in 1909.
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Best ForHistoric trading post silver and turquoise
HoursNot Verified
TypeSilver / Turquoise / Native Jewelry
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Address114 Kit Carson Rd
Phone(575) 758-9188
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Taos Plaza
5 shops Highest concentration of jewelry shops in Taos; all walkableContemporary Jewelry
Artwares Contemporary Jewelry
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitContemporary jewelry shop on the Plaza.
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Best ForContemporary jewelry designs
HoursNot Verified
TypeContemporary Jewelry
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Address129 N Plaza Ste A
PhoneNot Verified
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Jewelry
Lyle's Creations
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitJewelry store on the Plaza.
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Best ForGeneral jewelry shopping on the Plaza
HoursNot Verified
TypeJewelry
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Address100 S Plaza B
PhoneNot Verified
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Native American Jewelry
Mesa's Edge
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitNative American jewelry shop on the Plaza.
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Best ForNative American jewelry on the Plaza
HoursNot Verified
TypeNative American Jewelry
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Address107 N Plaza Ste A
Phone(575) 758-3455
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Native American Jewelry
Pueblo Collection
Curated selection of Native American jewelry, watches, and bolo ties on the Plaza.
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Best ForNative American jewelry, watches, and bolo ties
HoursMon–Sat 10:30am–6:30pm, Sun 10:30am–6pm
TypeNative American Jewelry
Contact Details
Address102 S Plaza
Phone(575) 751-3999
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Silver / Turquoise
Taos Silver Co (Taos Plaza)
Silver and turquoise jewelry shop at this Taos Plaza location, a separate business from the Taos Silver Co on Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
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Best ForSilver and turquoise jewelry on the Plaza
HoursNot Verified
TypeSilver / Turquoise
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Address108 W Plaza
Phone(505) 423-5024
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Bent Street & La Placita
4 shops Jewelry studios and specialist shops north of the PlazaJewelry
Coyote Moon
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitJewelry shop on Bent Street.
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Best ForGeneral jewelry shopping on Bent Street
HoursNot Verified
TypeJewelry
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Address120 Bent St Ste C
Phone(575) 758-4437
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Jewelry Design / Goldsmithing
Emily Benoist Ruffin Design & Goldsmiths
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitJewelry design and goldsmithing studio on Bent Street.
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Best ForCustom goldsmithing and jewelry design
HoursNot Verified
TypeJewelry Design / Goldsmithing
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Address119 Bent St
Phone(575) 758-1061
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Sterling Silver Studio
Fire & Stone Jewelry Studio
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitSterling silver jewelry studio by Regina Archuleta-Romero.
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Best ForSterling silver jewelry by Regina Archuleta-Romero
HoursNot Verified
TypeSterling Silver Studio
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Address124 Bent St Unit C
Phone(575) 770-1637
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Minerals / Jewelry
Taos Rockers
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitRock shop with mineral specimens and jewelry.
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Best ForMineral specimens and jewelry gifts
HoursNot Verified
TypeMinerals / Jewelry
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Address229 Cam de la Placita A
Phone(575) 758-2326
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Paseo del Pueblo Norte
2 shops Main corridor north with Maria Samora Jewelry and Taos Silver CoTaos Pueblo / Fine Jewelry
Maria Samora Jewelry
Taos Pueblo fine jewelry designer and goldsmith creating handcrafted pieces in 18K gold, sterling silver, mixed metals, and gemstones.
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Best ForTaos Pueblo goldsmith fine jewelry
HoursTue–Sat 11am–5pm, closed Sun & Mon
TypeTaos Pueblo / Fine Jewelry
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Address824 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Phone(575) 751-7103
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Silver / Turquoise
Taos Silver Co (Paseo del Pueblo Norte)
Silver and turquoise jewelry shop at this Paseo del Pueblo Norte location, a separate business from the Taos Silver Co on the Plaza.
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Best ForSilver and turquoise jewelry near the Plaza
HoursNot Verified
TypeSilver / Turquoise
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Address102 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Phone(505) 423-5024
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Paseo del Pueblo Sur
3 shops Spread along the south corridor; drive recommendedJewelry
Larry Martinez Jeweler
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitJewelry store on Paseo del Pueblo Sur.
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Best ForGeneral jewelry shopping on the south corridor
HoursNot Verified
TypeJewelry
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Address822 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Phone(575) 758-4169
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Jewelry / Mineral Specimens
Taos Gems & Minerals
Jewelry and mineral specimens.
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Best ForMineral specimens and jewelry
HoursNot Verified
TypeJewelry / Mineral Specimens
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Address637 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Phone(575) 758-3910
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Beads / Gems / Jewelry
Thunder Lizard
Beads, gems, and jewelry pieces.
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Best ForBeads and gem supplies for jewelry making
HoursWed–Sat 10am–3pm
TypeBeads / Gems / Jewelry
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Address1545 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Phone(575) 751-1752
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Salazar Road
2 shops Two dealers at 1027 Salazar Rd, west of the PlazaFine Jewelry / Diamonds
Leshem Diamonds and Gold
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitDiamond dealer and fine jewelry shop specializing in Color and Clarity Enhanced Diamonds, engagement rings, and estate jewelry.
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Best ForDiamonds, engagement rings, and estate jewelry
HoursMon–Fri 11am–5pm, closed Sat & Sun
TypeFine Jewelry / Diamonds
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Address1027 Salazar Rd
Phone(575) 758-1573
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Native American Jewelry
Mountain of Jewels
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info@heytaos.com Request photo visitJewelry store featuring contemporary Native American designs, plus appraisals and gift wrapping.
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Best ForContemporary Native American designs, appraisals
HoursMon–Fri 11am–6pm, closed Sat & Sun
TypeNative American Jewelry
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Address1027 Salazar Rd
Phone(575) 758-1573
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Online & Taos-based
3 shops Taos-made jewelry available online, no public storefrontHandcrafted Jewelry
Crow Jane Jewelry
Edgy, bohemian, handcrafted jewelry made in Taos, NM by artist Jessica Robin Thomas.
Native American Jewelry / Silver
Megan Concha | Taos Arts
Second-generation Taos Pueblo silversmith Megan Concha creates hand-stamped silver jewelry inspired by the landscape, architecture, plants, animals, and traditional designs of her community. She carries forward Taos Arts, the jewelry tradition established by her father, Rodney Concha.
Handcrafted Jewelry
Peter W Gilroy Designs
Handmade rings, earrings, bracelets, and bolo ties inspired by climbing and the mountains, made by jeweler Peter W. Gilroy in his Taos studio.
Where to Buy
The best place to buy Native American jewelry in Taos is directly from the makers. At Taos Pueblo, artisans sell from their homes during visitor hours. The pieces are made by the people sitting next to them. There is no better provenance.
The Millicent Rogers Museum shop in El Prado sources authentically and the standards are high. The Harwood Museum shop is smaller but reliable. Several galleries on Ledoux Street and around Taos Plaza deal in serious Native work and will document provenance on request.
The jewelry vendors on the portals around Taos Plaza vary in quality and authenticity. Some are excellent. Ask questions. A reputable vendor will tell you exactly who made the piece and what tribe they belong to without hesitation.
Authenticity
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 makes it a federal crime to misrepresent the tribal origin of Native American jewelry. Despite this, non-Native and imported imitations are common in the Southwest. The law protects buyers but enforcement is imperfect.
Questions that a reputable seller should answer without hesitation: Who made this? What tribe are they enrolled in? Where were they when they made it? If the answer is vague or evasive, walk away. The real thing is available in Taos, and you do not need to settle. Price is not a reliable indicator of authenticity, since some genuine Native work is inexpensive while some imitations are priced high, so buy from sources who can document what they are selling.
All Shopping Guides
Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-644). Taos Pueblo. Millicent Rogers Museum.