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Gaspeite
Gaspeite
is a rare semi-precious gemstone that has the most strikingly beautiful
chartreuse to apple green color. If you have never seen it, then you
haven’t been shopping in places that
sell Native American
made jewelry.
This unique stone is found in only two places in the world. In 1966 it was discovered in the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, hence the name. Later it was also found in Western Australia. Unfortunately both mines are almost completely played out.
In the article Uncovering the Semi-Precious Gem Gaspeite, the writer states that “some call it the friendship stone because it draws others to those who wear it.” This does not surprise me as I have witnessed so many of our customers drawn to it as soon as they walk into our store.
The green color of this stone is comparable to green turquoises found in Nevada such as those found in the Carico Lake and Damele mines, however it is a nickel carbonate, not a turquoise. There are imposter stones that are dyed to look like it. Genuine gaspeite often has some brownish matrices in it which give it a distinctive character. It is a little softer stone than turquoise and should be treated with some care to prevent it from being scratched, cracked or broken. Due to the fact that it is a scarce commodity, this gem has grown in popularity among stone and jewelry collectors alike. All of our gaspeite jewelry is Native American made in New Mexico. Now - FREE SHIPPING
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GASP-ER-AT124 Signed "Y".
These fun earrings measure 2" long and are on sterling wires. |
GASP-ER-AT123 Signed "Rick Tolino". These earrings are inlaid with sterling silver and measure 1" long. They are on sterling posts. SOLD |
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GASP-PEND-NECK-AT114 Signed "L. YAZZIE". The
pendant measures 1" long including the bail. Includes an 18" sterling
chain. |
GASP-PEND-NECK-AT121 Signed "FRANCIS". The
pendant is inlaid with sterling and measures 7/8" long including the bail.
Includes a 16" sterling chain. |
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GASP-ER-AT121 Signed "Thomas Francisco".
These gorgeous earrings measure 1" long and are on sterling wires. |
GASP-ER-AT122 Signed "EH".
These inlaid earrings measure 1" long and are on sterling posts. |
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GASP-ER-AT114 Signed "Thomas Francisco".
These fabulous earrings measure just over 1" long and are on sterling
wires. |
GASP-ER-AT116 These are very petite earrings, inlaid with silver, that measure 3/4' long and are on sterling posts. SOLD |
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GASP-PEND-NECK-AT112 Pendant is signed "L.YAZZIE"
(Navajo) and measures 1" long including the bail. Includes an 18"
sterling chain. |
GASP-PEND-NECK-AT115 Inlaid pendant with sterling measures
1" long including the bail. Includes a 16" sterling chain. |
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GASP-RING-AT100 Stamped with the makers initials "LMY", (Larry M. Yazzie, Navajo) the exquisite setting is 3/4" long, ~ size 5 1/2. SOLD |
GASP-PEND-NECK-AT110 Very pretty pendant signed "L.
YAZZIE (Navajo) measures just over 1" long including the bail. Includes
an 18" sterling chain.
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GASP-PEND-NECK-AT113 Very pretty pendant signed "L.M.Y" (Larry Yazzie, Navajo) measures 1 1/8" long including the bail. Includes an 18" sterling chain. SOLD |
GASP-PEND-AT107 Pretty little pendant signed "AT".
Measures just under 1 1/4' long including the bail. |
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GASP-ER-MT125 These are signed "LT".
Settings are 1" long and are sterling wires. |
GASP-PEND-NECK-AT111 Petite pendant signed "L. YAZZIE
(Navajo) measures 7/8" long including the bail. Includes an 18" sterling
chain. |
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GASP-PEND-RB108 Sweet gaspeite pendant signed "G", 1 1/8" long including the bail. SOLD
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GASP-ER-AT115 Signed "Rick Tolino".
These dangling earrings measure 7/8" long and are on sterling wires. |
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GASP-RING-AT111 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 6 1/2. Setting is 1" long. |
GASP-RING-AT121 Signed "L.YAZZIE." (Navajo) size 7 1/2. Setting is 5/8" long. SOLD |
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GASP-NECK-AT109
This pendant is made by Julius Burbank. It is 1
5/8" long and comes with 18" sterling silver chain. |
GASP-PEND-NECK-AT119 Perfectly inlaid with sterling
silver, this pendant measures 1" long including the bail. Includes a 16"
sterling chain. |
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GASP-RING-RB103 Natural green gaspeite stone in a setting a little over 3/4" long. Unsigned, ~ size 6. SOLD |
GASP-ER-AT118 Signed "EH".
These arrow shaped inlaid earrings measure 1" long and are on sterling
wires. |
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GASP-NECK Lovely teardrop pendant by Larry Yazzie, Navajo, on 18" sterling silver chain. Pendant is 1" long including the bail. SOLD |
GASP-ER-AT120 Signed "Thomas Francisco".
These stunning gaspeite earrings measure 1" long and are on sterling
wires. |
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GASP-NECK-AT114 Sweet gaspeite pendant by Larry Yazzie, Navajo, on 18" sterling silver chain. Pendant is 1" long including the bail. SOLD |
GASP-RING-AT117
Luscious apple green, signed "L.M.Y. (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo). Setting is a little less than 1" long and is ~ size 6
1/2. |
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GASP-ER-AT119 Signed "Thomas Francisco".
These lovely gaspeite earrings measure 1" long and are on sterling
wires. |
GASP-ER-RB104 These are signed "RB" and hang down about 1 1/2". SOLD |
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GASP-RING-AT113 A narrow band with the inlay work
going 1/2 way around the ring. Signed "AT", it is ~ size 8.
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GASP-RING-AT119 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 8 1/2. Setting is 3/4" long. |
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GASP-RING-AT112 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 8 1/2. Setting is 3/4" long. |
GASP-RING-AT106 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 7 1/2. Setting is 7/8" long. |
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GASP-RING-AT111 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 6 1/2. Setting is 7/8" long. |
GASP-RING-AT108 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 9 1/2. Setting is 1 1/4" long. |
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GASP-RING-AT107 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 9. Setting is 1 1/8" long. |
GASP-RING-AT109 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie, Navajo) size 6 1/2. Setting is 7/8" long. SOLD |
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GASP-RING-AT116 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 8 1/2. Setting is 3/4" long. |
GASP-RING-AT115 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie, Navajo) size 8 1/2. Setting is 3/4" long. SOLD |
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GASP-RING-AT123 Signed "L.YAZZIE." (Navajo)
size 6 1/2. Setting is 1/2" long. |
GASP-RING-AT122 Signed "L.YAZZIE." (Navajo) size 6 1/2. Setting is 1/2" long. SOLD |
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GASP-RING-AT124 Signed "L.YAZZIE (Navajo) size
7 1/2. Setting is 5/8" long. |
GASP-RING-AT125 Signed "L.M.Y." (Larry Yazzie,
Navajo) size 5 1/2. Setting is 5/8" long. |
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GASP-BRAC-AT106 Signed "TF" (Thomas ?
Navajo) Setting is 7/8" long. Bracelet is a 7",
adjustable to 6 1/2".
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GASP-BRAC-AT104 Beautifully inlaid with sterling
silver, this bracelet is 1/4" wide and is a size 6" (not adjustable)
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GASP-BRAC-AT104 Signed "TF" (Thomas ?
Navajo) Setting is 7/8" long. Bracelet is a 7",
adjustable to 6 1/2". |
GASP-PEND-AT123 Signed "G. Spencer.
Pendant is 1 3/8" long including the bail.
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GASP-BEADED-NECK Nicely graduated necklace of
reconstituted gaspeite barrel and dyed chalk turquoise rondelle beads
with sterling silver clasp. Length is 18".
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GASP-ER-AT113 Signed "W".
These dangling feather earrings measure just over 2 1/4" long and are on
sterling posts. |
