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We have been actively trading in Turquoise Jewelry, Native American Jewelry and Southwest Jewelry of all types for almost 40 years. As Southwestern Jewelry and Turquoise Jewelry has been the mainstay of our Trading Post throughout the years it is the focus of what we offer online. It is our pleasure to offer you Gold and Silver Jewelry of extraordinary quality. You can be assured that you will get only the best from Durango Silver Company - Guaranteed! Authentic, high quality American Turquoise is our specialty.
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Durango Silver Company was founded in 1976 by John and Estell Hartman. After years of on the road Trading, John built a marvelous Trading Post just west of Durango Colorado on the Gateway Highway to Mesa Verde National Park from Durango. The Silver Jewelry Store has grown in time and has become one of the most historic and beautiful Trading Posts in the American Southwest.
In our Jewelry Learning Center you will find handy history, facts, and tips for buying Turquoise Jewelry, Silver Jewelry and Gemstones with an emphasis on Turquoise. Feed your passion for making jewelry, collecting gems, or your obsession for Turquoise! Check back weekly as we are always adding new and useful articles to this section of DurangoSilver.com.
Durango Silver Co has made several Turquoise Videos as well as Turquoise Jewelry Videos for your pleasure and education. Videos are fun for us to make and another way for us to show our products to you. Our specialties are high grade natural Turquoise and Southwestern Style Turquoise Jewelry of unquestionable quality.
If you are interested in authentic Turquoise and/or Turquoise Jewelry from the Southwestern United States, there are many factors you might want to consider. The Turquoise industry in the Southwestern United States has been like a gold rush many times over in the last 80 years. Turquoise Jewelry had been recognized as Indian Jewelry in America and marketed as such since the Traders started marketing it heavily in the 1930's. The biggest changes to the Turquoise Market have come in recent years as global trade and the information age has arrived.
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Corey Swanborg
Aug 18, 2021
I called them durango silver was very helpful on there info on turquoise
George Lawhorn
Jan 22, 2021
I would have given 0 stars if possible. Durango Silver is about 3 hours from where I live so when I placed my order I asked if I needed expedited shipping as I needed it in 4 days for an anniversary gift but I was assured that it would no be necessary. Unfortunately it did not make it in those 4 day and has still never arrived. After several texts and inquiries about options I was told that I would not get a refund until I sent back my purchase which never came. No refund, no merchandise just a lot of excuses. I highly recommend you do not do business with Durango Silver.
Wayne Reynolds
Nov 18, 2020
I can't get enough Durango Silver. First class beautiful authentic best you can get Jewelry. John Hartman is the very Best. His videos he calls flicks are great, I like to watch John work. I have learned so much from him and apply his methods daily. Thank you John Hartman. You are the Man.
JMaria K.
Feb 29, 2020
I purchased a moon and star pendant from Durango Silver Company and I am so pleased with this beautiful piece. I had to call Dillon and tell him how much I love it. Dillon also is a super nice guy! Looking forward to buying more beautiful jewelry from Dillon!
Johmathan B. Swift
Jun 30, 2019
I had a great experience with Durango Silver Company. I ordered two insect pins for reasonable prices, especially for them both being hand crafted. I did get a holiday discount, and I received my order in great delivery time. My items were shipped in sturdy containers and packing materials to ensure safe delivery. When I inspected the items, I was impressed with the quality of craftsmanship.

I so enjoyed what I received, that I just ordered more. Durango Silver Company does do layaway with guidelines. I have had email contact with Dillon and Nattarika. Both were cordial and patient with me. I would like to mention that I collect jewelry, and I have a penchant for handcrafted artisanal work. My suggestion generally is when making a purchase from a company such as Durango Silver Company, try a small one first. If all goes well and you enjoy what you bought, then proceed like I am with another one. best wishes all.
Lou Goecker
Mar 09, 2019
By far the best men's turchoise rings being produced. Dillon is easy to work with.
Lj Kearley
Nov 06, 2018
I bought a ring from a pawn shop and to my surprise it was worth 3x the price i paid and it fits so smoothly that i havent taken it off yet and that was 8 months ago. Great quality and craftsmanship
Adam Vickers
Dec 26, 2017
I'm a jewelry dealer and contacted Dillion Hartman about cutting a turquoise stone to replace a large Jasper stone in a piece of jewelry I was selling to a client. I sent him a picture of the stone with the EXACT measurements so he knew exactly what was required. We agreed on a price of $150 in addition to letting him keep the Jasper stone which was valuable on it's own.

I mailed him the Jasper stone and after not hearing from him for some time I write him to check in. He complained that the stone was too big and that he needed to charge me much more for it than we had discussed. I expressed my disappointment that he is reneging on a deal that was already agreed to. Reluctantly, he said he could do it, but it could take weeks and I'd have to wait.

Because it was already past the deadline we agreed to and I had a customer of my own waiting for the item I said forget it and asked that the stone be returned. *YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT* After I insisted the stone be returned with tracking an insurance the way it was mailed to him, he tried to tell me the stone wasn't worth much and he didn't want to pay to ship it back to me.

He asked how much I wanted for it so he could keep it. I refused to sell it to him because I needed it so that I could have someone else cut the stone. Afraid at this point that I could not longer trust this guy, I said I'd send him a label for the return shipment, which I did. What poor customer service reneging on a gentlemans agreement then being so cheap to not even pay to return the stone when you already cost me weeks of waiting.

When I received the stone back, I had it cut by another lapidary. Then, GET THIS, that Jasper stone that Dillion Hartman tried to tell me "wasn't worth much" turns out is a 150 carat picture Jasper of incredible quality. I sold that stone for $200. Be very careful if you chose to do business with Dillion. His dad seems like a reputable guy and I'm sure he'll be disappointed to know how Dillion treated a potential customer in the name of the Durango Silver Company.

I will not do business with the company ever again after this experience. He made me feel like I was cheap after we already had an agreement. He knew that I had a limited budget because the piece was already sold. That kind of tatic is even beneath a sleepy car salesman. Wise up young man and learn from your father. (I have emails to prove all of this and it is my right to leave this review. If threatened with legal action, I will immediately file an anti-slap motion.)
Estell Hartman
May 22, 2013
We have never seen anything like this store in our quest for American Turquoise! These people know their stuff have the best Turquoise we have seen in our trip to the Southwest. We are perminant customers from France - Best Wishes!