Learn About Gorgets

Black-and-white image of assorted oval and round stone-like shapes with holes, arranged on a light background
By John Baugh • September 15, 2025
John Baugh examines the rare pottery gorgets and pendants of Tick Island, Florida, and what they reveal about the people who made them.
Grayscale photo of several stone tools or artifacts arranged in two rows with a scale bar at the bottom
By James Tharpe • September 15, 2025
James Tharpe on Indian gorgets and pendants, the prehistoric stone ornaments collectors seek, with examples of their forms and materials.
Black-and-white layout of a split double-headed axe with six white shard-like pieces around it
By Bill Koup • September 15, 2025
Bill Koup explores prehistoric Native American pendants and gorgets: how these stone ornaments were made, worn and identified.
Banded slate gorgets, prehistoric Native American stone ornaments
September 13, 2025
What is a gorget? From medieval armor to Native American stone gorgets, learn their history, how they were used and how to identify one.
Five carved stone pendants with drilled holes displayed on a dark background
Assorted brown and green wooden wedges and blocks arranged in a fan on a light surface
Six small carved objects on a black background, each with two dark holes and varied brown, tan, and blue tones
Five carved stone pendants with black and gray striped patterns on a teal background.
Assorted brown and bronze decorative corbels and trim pieces arranged on a black background