This striking necklace combines some of the most colorful stones used in Native American jewelry with a contemporary design on a sleek silver snake chain. With its use of gaspeite, turquoise, sponge coral, bamboo coral, lapis and denim lapis, this pendant can be worn with a wide variety of clothing and jewelry styles.
This beautiful set includes 1 1/2 inch drop earrings and a pendant on a 16 inch silver chain. The bright, subtle colors of the gaspeite, Sleeping Beauty turquoise, bamboo coral and denim lapis are a perfect combination in an elegant, contemporary design. This set is ideal as a gift for somebody with a classy and creative style. Stones vary in size, shape and color.
This eye-catching, multi-stone bracelet shows off a complete collection of typical southwestern gem stones, including turquoise, gaspeite, lapis, bamboo coral, sponge coral, and spiny oyster. With the fabulous combination of colors and shapes, this signature piece pairs well with almost any jewelry. Cuff can be adjusted to fit most sizes.
This contemporary pendant marries an orange-red, spiny oyster stone with light blue Kingman turquoise and bright green gaspeite. The combination of colors and shapes in this piece is both whimsical and classy at the same time. The pendant wears beautifully with the 17 inch woven cord with a silver clasp, or it could be worn with an omega chain or silver collar for a more sophisticated look. Stones vary in size, shape and color. Pendant measures approximately 1 3/4 inches from top to bottom.
The creative design and variety of colored stones in these multi-stone dangle earrings makes them a versatile and stylish addition to a jewelry collection. Stones include bamboo coral, spiny oyster, gaspeite and turquoise. Earrings hang approximately 1 1/2 inches from wire.
This fabulous contemporary set of earrings and a necklace uses gaspeite, turquoise and spiny oyster in a simple, dangle design that is both playful and classy. This set makes a great gift for a loved one. Stones vary in size, shape and color.
$216.00
Gaspeite Jewelry
Relatively speaking, Gaspeite has only recently been introduced as a common gemstone in Native American jewelry. For millennia, Native American Indians have transformed natural resources into various forms of jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants and belts. From the prehistoric mined turquoise of the Pueblos of New Mexico to the acquisition of Italian coral through a flourishing trade network, various gemstones and an assortment of shells from near and far vicinities adorn both modern and prehistoric Native American jewelry. Never limited by distance, there is no wonder that Native American tribes have incorporated the recently discovered mineral, Gaspeite, into the manufacturing of Gaspeite jewelry with a distinct Native American flavor.
Originally found in 1966 in the Gaspe Peninsula of Canada, the beautiful light to brighter green mineral of Gaspeite did not enter the jewelry market until the latter part of the twentieth century. With the discovery of Gaspeite in Western Australia during the 1980s, its use for jewelry naturally increased. Imported into the United States, various tribes of the Southwest such as the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi have incorporated Gaspeite into their jewelry making just as they would turquoise or other forms of minerals. Gaspeite resembles the green hues of turquoise as well as its soft and pliable texture.
The Gaspeite jewelry crafted by the Navajo is consistent with their use of other stones and minerals. As the centerpiece of rings, earrings and bracelets, the Navajo concentrate on the mineral while forming and designing the silver around it. Whereas the Navajo concentrate on the mineral as a focal point, the Zuni utilize their inlay and channel work skills to display Gaspeite in their jewelry. Whether alone, or in combination with shell and gemstones, the Zuni inlay silver with intricate designs of Gaspeite in various forms of jewelry including but not limited to bracelets, earrings, and pendants. The rarity of Gaspeite, combined with its natural beauty, makes Gaspeite jewelry some of the most desired and sought after pieces of Native American art.
Stones from the famous Royston turquoise mine have long been coveted for their rare mix of both blue and green turquoise. We love these stones and couldn't resist putting together a beautiful jewelry collection based on the turquoise from this noted mine.
