1990 Authentic Signed Ring Bell Navajo Sterling Silver 925 Vintage Turquoise s 6

1990 Authentic Signed Ring Bell Navajo Sterling Silver 925 Vintage Turquoise s 6 Signed by Bell - maker's name - artist Bell Trading Post was a company established in 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by Jack Michelson and his wife Mildred, initially named after her maiden name, Bell. It became a prominent business specializing in the mass production and distribution of Native American-style jewelry, particularly targeting tourists in the Southwest. Bell Trading Post played a significant role in the Fred Harvey era of jewelry production, known for its machine-stamped pieces and distribution through various trading posts and tourist locations. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Founding and Purpose: Jack Michelson, inspired by the potential of the tourist market, aimed to create a place where locally made Native American jewelry could be sold. Location and Name: The post was located on Route 66 in Albuquerque, and its name honored Mildred's family name, Bell.