The Stagecoach itself began in 1973 when Jim and Joyce built a shop of their own, north of the I-80 corridor in Kearney Nebraska. At that time, there were few other businesses around them, just a gas station and a couple of hotels with hopes that Nebraska tourism would prosper.  Today, Kearney has grown tremendously and is surrounded by thriving hotels and restaurants. What a difference over 40 years makes! Times have changed and we no longer have the petting zoo. Instead, we carry the finest in Southwestern gifts and souvenirs. Moreover, we have become the premier retailer in Nebraska for Native American Turquoise jewelry, including Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni styles. We encourage you to stop by and see our unique selection of gifts and jewelry including our Black Hills Gold. We also have one of the best selections of Minnetonka Moccasins and Minnetonka Hats in Nebraska.  The Stagecoach has one of the best selections of Nebraska Souvenirs you will find as you travel along the I-80 corridor in Nebraska.  In the late 1970's we started selling Halloween Costumes as a sideline and it has evolved into a year-round event here at the Stagecoach.  

Gary and Susan Glandon have owned Stagecoach Gifts and Jewelry for many years but our story actually begins years before. Gary's grandparents, Leon and Mazie Henline along with Jim and Joyce Glandon (Gary's parents) built our first souvenir store, the Wigwam, in the tiny town of Atlanta, NE in the early 1950's. Travelers along Highway 6, could stop and rest while enjoying a cherry cider or purchase a souvenir or two at the Wigwam. The many tourists never failed to visit the Wigwam's petting zoo, our own small Nebraska attraction, with its many exotic animals and a mascot miniature bull named Ferdinand. Furthermore, 

 Turquoise jewelry is one of the hottest trends in the fashion world right now.  You will see turquoise jewelry not only in the western part of the USA but in Paris fashion shows.  American turquoise is the most popular turquoise in the world today and because it's getting harder to find the prices are rising accordingly.  Stagecoach has a great selection of this hard to find turquoise from American mines and we've been specializing in it since 1973. Some of the American turquoise the Stagecoach features come from the Kingman mine, the #8 turquoise mine, Royston, Damele and many other mines that produce wonderful stones.  

Here at the Stagecoach we may specialize in turquoise but are always looking for jewelry with fabulous stones wherever they may come.  It could be the wonderful greens of malachite or gaspeite, royal purples of amethyst or sugilite, the sparkle of opals and druzies, or the wonderful browns of amber.

 The Stagecoach is a gift and jewelry store located in Kearney, Ne. We specialize in unique, one of a kind gifts and hand-made Native American jewelry.  You will find the best selection of authentic turquoise jewelry in Nebraska right here at the Stagecoach.  Beautiful, one of a kind handmade jewelry is our specialty and you won't be disappointed.  We can also do custom jewelry work, or size your newly purchased ring while you wait as we have an in-house silversmith.  Our silversmith, Gary, learned the silversmithing trade from the Navajo Indians over 30 years ago. and works in gold, sterling silver, copper, and brass.

 Minnetonka moccasins and Minnetonka hats have been one of our most popular items for over 40 years, ever since we opened in 1973, and we have the best selection in the area.  And yes, we surprise customers every day by having the greatest selection of Halloween costumes in the area.

Quality products are what have set the Stagecoach apart from the others all these years.  We pride ourselves that when you leave the Stagecoach you will leave with the best, be it fine handmade turquoise jewelry, wonderfully comfortable Minnetonka moccasins or even our Nebraska souvenirs, many that can be found no place else.