With Christmas shopping completed two weeks before the holiday and no intent to purchase anything else, we walked into Velez Galleries "just to look". Browsing the vast collection of turquoise and other stones and pieces of jewelry we asked about White Buffalo. Michael showed us a raw mined chuck of White Buffalo of which he explained how he could craft into a pendant to fit on my wife's Navajo necklace. Velez Galleries went above and beyond to create a truly special pendant. Michael's exceptional service and professionalism made the entire experience unforgettable, entertaining and educational. We were particularly impressed with how Michael took the time to explain where White Buffalo was mined and how he could transform a raw stone into a beautifully crafted pendant. This one-of-a-kind piece is something my wife will treasure forever. Needless to say, Christmas shopping was extended for one more day and we walked out of Velez Galleries with a new pendant and earrings. Give them a call or stop by, not only do they create the most amazing jewelry on site but they do repair work as well as buy selected items from the public. read more

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Amazing service with 2 friendly furry friends. Michael had incredible knowledge of Native culture/ Hispanic culture. His store smelt refreshing with beautiful displays of a wide selection and high value! The story of his work moved us dearly and we hope to visit again soon. read more

Extensive selection of indigenous jewelry/wall art/pottery and more from the Americas; from South America to Alaska. All work is authentic. I went in to see if I could find out if my silver pin (from the 1980s) was indeed Hopi. It was. My bracelet with Hopi design was not. (They told me it was likely Navajo). I learned that the stamp on the back of each authentic Hopi piece was the artist's "signature". Besides jewelry, I really liked the Inuit soapstone carvings, the southwest pots; San Ildefonso, Acoma etc. In addition, the store is on very fun street for shopping; 2505 Colorado Ave, Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO read more

I cannot say enough about Velez Galleries. I was so impressed with the knowledge, customer service and selection of stones that are cut and polished on site. You can even have a custom piece of jewelry made or have raw stones made into incredible pieces. There's an incredible selection of local stones and a huge selection of turquoise. I purchased this stunning Colorado Malachite at a really reasonable price. Thank you so much for an incredible experience! read more

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Amazing service. Acute attention to detail. Michael is fully invested in the quality of his craftsmanship! read more

Velez Galleries - I am in love with my new ring!! Michael produced exactly what I wanted with top quality and care. I'm looking forward to my next purchase!! - Jewelry Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Everyone was welcoming and friendly (even the pups!) and we got great service in minutes! Highly recommend and will definitely come back here!! read more

Exceptional display of work! Beautifully placed items to an articulate design! You guys are awesome and we will most definitely return! Thank You Mike! Cheers! -H. read more

This is a must see when visiting Old Colorado Springs! My husband and I stayed in this area in vacation and happened upon this store while in town. It is owned by local Native Americans and is filled with the most beautiful variety of Native American Art. You can spend a lot of time in this store and not see everything. My husband and I went back twice! Some of the most beautiful and intricate art and jewelry I have seen which is all hand made by true Native Americans. The owner Mike was so knowledgeable and has great stories about all the art/jewelry and where it came from and the history. It was an honor to talk with him. He has owned the business for 35 years and uses his store to support other Native American artist. A true must see! Go support these amazing humans! read more

Beautiful indigenous art. This gallery has become a tradition to visit whenever my dad and I come to Colorado. Michael, the store owner, is friendly and knowledgeable. He is a talented creator. I also have several painting prints from his brother. To make it even better, his sweet dogs work there too! read more

I need to give full marks to Velez Galleries. First of all, their stock is correct. Hopi Silver is in the Hopi Section. Navajo silver is in the Navajo section. Mexican/Aztec influence is n the Mexican/Aztec section. Everything is labeled and correct. It is important to me to buy a piece that is not only beautiful, but not from a foreign country or a copy-cat artist. On top of that, the prices are reasonable and they were willing to ship my item, a lovely Queztlcoatl Aztec pot, so I did not have to risk damage on my flight home. Top marks! Thank you very much for all the help! read more

The most exquisite art gallery in Old Colorado City. The owner Mike Velez has put his heart and sole into presenting authentic native Indian art from all over the world. Walk in the door and Mike, a genuine hard working red, white and blue American is their to meet you most of the time. His personal hand made jewelry is exceptional. A gallery of art that is a highlight of Colorado Boulivarde. read more

Very nice gallery with beautiful artwork and jewelry. We spent a fair amount of time chatting with the owner about the artists, include one of his children and his brother. read more

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This shop is amazing. I bring all my visitors there. The owner is so passionate and knowledgeable about the indigenous people and their handmade art and jewelry that he shows there. Every time I go I get a fascinating education about the artists and their communities on the reservations. The owner/ artist not only designs and sells his own jewelry but there's an amazing array of Zuni, Navajo, and Hopi jewelry as well. He also has handmade woven baskets and paintings and clay items for sale. All the real deal. If you're looking for a special piece, this is the place. read more

I love this shop and everything he has in it is absolutely beautiful . The detail in these works of art is a must-see. The owner goes above and beyond. He is super friendly and very knowledgeable about all the different artists' work in his shop. If you have never been in, you most definitely should check it out. read more

This is an amazing. Gorgeous metalwork. I stopped in just to look around (everything's a bit out of my price range) but the owner was happy to show me around and answer my many questions, telling me about the history of some of the more vintage pieces. They've got newer handmade pieces and some ancient ones. I learned so much about turquoise and the process of making it into jewelry - and Michael gave me a piece of Chinese Turquoise. Such a cool place read more

Jewelry, repair, sizing and custom orders! THIS is the PLACE for uniquely crafted art that empowers the indigenous cultures from all over. Everyone is so friendly and personable! This is a small business that will make you happy to support. Oh, and they okay great music :) read more

Don't miss this amazing shop! While on a trip through the springs my mom and I wondered into Valez Galleries and found this wonderful store full of beautiful art and jewelry. We loved exploring the store and speaking with the owner Mike who shared his knowledge on all the pieces! Mike is extremely passionate about his store and we loved learning about the jewelry, the art, his travels, and cultures surrounding these items. Mike is also a skilled jewelry craftsman and his work is some of the best I've seen on my travels. I was looking to buy something on my trip and after meeting Mike, after sharing his stories, his techniques and his passion with myself and my mom I knew I had to purchase something. I ended up buying a custom made turquoise ring, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! If you are in the Colorado Springs area don't miss this wonderful store!!! read more

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Michael is a wealth of knowledge and makes the experience so personal! He has only authentic pieces and most are antique with a rich history. He buys directly from many of the tribes including Hopi which is rare. He was a fabulous and gracious host. We spent a lot of time with him just taking in history. We will be back! read more

I've had my dad's turquoise ring since he passed 8 years ago. It was just too big for me to wear as a ring, so Mike helped me redesign it as a bracelet. Mike to immense care of the ring and of my feelings about it. He transformed it into a beautiful bracelet that I can wear and enjoy for the rest of my life. read more

Very nice little art gallerie. The owner.is super nice, my girlfriend.stop by the other day and she was pleasantly surprised with all that she found in the store. read more

This special and beautifully staged gallery, in Old Colorado City, CO. is full of quality pieces that capture rich, sophisticated Mexican colors, culture and artistry. This boutique gallery is filled with so many eye-catching items from clothing, wallets, sculptures, belts, purses, exquisite handmade jewelery (the owner personally designs and handcrafts his own line-truly extraordinary), furniture, paintings and so much more! Additionally, you will find many fabulous Dia de la Muerta sculputres-mostly mini, and an occasional life-size-that make perfect gifts and converstion pieces for anyone you want to surprise with something different, yet tasteful. I purcased a stunning life-sized sculpture for my daughter for Christmas. I cannot wait for her reaction! Dia de la Muerta is among her favorite of things. My next purchase will be a piece of the owner's personal line of jewelery. He even has raw pieces of mineral from which he will cut, to custom design a piece that speaks to your very own heart. He also does repairs and may even be able to repair a piece of your very own jewelry. Valez Galleries and its owner are truly local gems read more

Stunning gallery! There is lovely art that covers the walls and the jewelry......oh the jewelry, I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH about the beauty and craftsmanship of each piece. One of a kind jewelry that is very reasonably priced. It's a great place for gifts in all price ranges. Quite a relaxing place to browse and buy. read more

Beautiful art from local artists as well as from First Nation people's from all over the world. All different types are art represented here from painting to jewelry to furniture. Owner was super friendly and a talented jewelry artist. Would highly recommend if looking for great reasonably priced art work. read more

What a great shop! Jewelry, folk art, day of the dead, fine art. Excellent customer service with a wealth of information about all of the art and jewelry they sell. Friendly, good quality work. Hopi, Zuni & Navajo jewelry. Kingman turquoise jewelry made on site by owner. So glad to have discovered this gem! read more