MORE FOR THE JEWELRY JUNKIE

Bryan’s Gallery

For 35 years, Bryan’s Gallery has been showcasing a little bit of everything Southwest. They have a fine selection of jewelry from about a dozen local artists. 121 Kit Carson Road, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through the end of

January, then closed Monday. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. (575) 758-9407, bryansgallery.com

Chimayó Trading del Norte

The Abrums family has been running the original gallery in Chimayó for more than two decades and opened the Taos location in 2002. It has grown into one of the most well-respected galleries of its kind in Northern New Mexico. Located in the Ranchos Plaza by the famous San Francisco de Asís church in Ranchos de Taos. 1 St. Francis Church Plaza, Ranchos de Taos, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.sat.; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. (505) 758-0504, chimayotrading.com

Claireworks Gallery

For 20 years, artist Claire Haye has dazzled guests with her original jewelry from chains and cuffs to slides and earrings. Originally from Chicago, she brings to her work the influence of her childhood exposure to dance, theater and art. 482A State Highway 150, Arroyo Seco, on the road to Taos Ski Valley, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (575) 776-5175, claireworks.com

Larry Martinez Jeweler

In a town known for its talented jewelers, Larry Martinez has consistently stood on the top of the heap. He is best known for his complex, museum-quality jewelry that is inspired by Native America. 822 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Mon.-fri. (575) 758-4169, larrymartinezjeweler.com

Mesa’s Edge

This beacon of flawless steel and gold wearable art (some with diamonds); exquisite turquoise and silver jewelry; other varieties of precious and semiprecious stones; and knowledgable staff has stood tall in Taos for 29 years. The stunning selection comes from an impressive list of more than 40 local and regional artists. On Taos Plaza, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. (575) 758-3455

Millicent Rogers Museum

The Millicent Rogers Museum Store has been selling authentic contemporary and vintage American Indian and Hispanic jewelry for more than 30 years. Most items are purchased directly from the artists. 1504 Millicent Rogers Road. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Tue.-sun., Nov. 1 through March 31. The museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday. (575) 758-2462, millicentrogers.org

Momo

In the heart of downtown Taos in a 19th-century hacienda-style adobe on historic Bent Street is Momo, founded by native Taoseña Moriah Stanton. Her desire was to create a space that could feature her original jewelry alongside the creations of other “carefully curated” local artists. Stanton’s creations include silver work encased in glass and stones cut in counter intuitive shapes. 133 Bent Street. Call for hours. (505) 690-7871, momotaos.com

Tony Reyna’s Indian Shop/ Taos Pueblo

Tony Reyna of Taos Pueblo opened his shop on the road to the historic pueblo in 1950 and passed the torch to his son, Philip. Reyna. There are families at Taos Pueblo who have mantained businesses for generations. The Pueblo is home to many talented artisans, including jewelry makers. Veterans Highway. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon.-sat. ; 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. (575) 758-3835, taospueblo.com