Cowboy Boots and Turquoise Jewelry (211)Like denim jeans, cowboy boots have roots in practicality but also make a fashion statement. Next, we learn what makes turquoise one of the most valuable, non-transparent minerals in the jewelry trade.
The Article: Cowboy Boots
- $$$: Custom designer boots - $3,500
- $$: Custom traditional boots - $600
- $: Factory boots - $200
Where to Buy:
Back at the Ranch
209 East Marcy St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
888-96-boots (26687)
Boots@backattheranch.com
www.BackAtTheRanch.com
Jacob's Shoe Repair
Ron Jacob, Bootmaker
646 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-9774
Contact Information:
Lynda Foshie, Boot designer
Back at the Ranch
209 East Marcy St.
Santa Fe, NM
888-96-boots (26687)
Ron Jacob, Boot maker
Jacobs Shoe Repair
646 Old Santa Fe Trail
Sante Fe, NM 87501
505-982-9774
Lucchese
255 E. Basse, Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78209
800-548-9755
www.Lucchese.com
Justin Boot Co.
P.O. Box 548
Fort Worth, TX 76101
www.JustinBoots.com
Justin Discount Boots
P.O. Box 67
Justin, TX 76247
800-677-BOOT
www.JustinBoots.com
Tony Lama Boot Co.
P.O. Box 9518
El Paso, TX 79985
Stallion Boot and Belt Co.
100 N. Cotton St.
El Paso, TX 79901
915-532-6268
www.StallionBoots.com
Turquoise is one of the oldest known gem materials, and probably the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. We visit the Cerrillos mines in New Mexico, the oldest turquoise mine in North America.
The Article: Turquoise
- $$$: High grade natural $100
- $$: Stabilized turquoise $50
- $: Reconstituted turquoise $20
Where to Buy:
Silver Sun Gallery
656 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
800-562-2036
Info@SilverSun-sf.com
www.SilverSun-sf.com
Push Karen Karch
240 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10012
212-965-9699
David Saity
450 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
212-223-8125
www.davidsaity.com
Contact Information:
Deanne Olson, partner
Silver Sun Gallery
656 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
800-562-2036
Info@SilverSun-sf.com
Na Na Ping
Lapidary jeweler
Silver Sun Gallery
656 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
800-562-2036
Info@SilverSun-sf.com
Doug Magnus
Owner, Cerillos Mines
Heartline@newmexico.com
www.DouglasMagnus.com
Turquoise Trail Association
P.O. Box 303
Albuquerque, Sandia Park, NM 87047
505-281-5233
www.TurquoiseTrail.org