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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.
Navajo silversmiths began using in their jewelry just a few years ago. 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. It appears where there are nickel sulfite deposits. 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. www.freespiritlapiday.com
Due to the fact that it is a scarce commodity, this gem has grown in popularity among stone and jewelry collectors alike. This also attributes to it being a little on the expensive side, thus jewelry containing gaspeite becomes a good investment. All of our gaspeite jewelry is Native American made in New Mexico.
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GASP-WATCH-FA102 Outstanding inlay with
rhodochrosite. Watch tips are signed "CS". Watch face is
battery run; not waterproof. |
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GASP-BRAC-AT101 A perfectly gorgeous apple green colored stone set by "LS". The setting is 1 1/8" by 3/4". SOLD |
GASP-NECK-AT105
Signed "Johnny Watson", this pendant is a little over 1
1/4" long, including the bail. Included is an 18" sterling silver 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. |
GASP-ER-AT103 Striking in their simplicity, these
gorgeous earrings are by "PS" and hand down 1 5/8".
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GASP-RING-AT109 Really beautiful gaspeite stone
with little matrix set by Johnny Watson. Set is 3/4" long and is `
size 7.
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GASP-RING-AT110 Another beautiful ring by Johnny
Watson. The set is 3/4" long and it is ~ size 7. |
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GASP-RING-AT101 Beautiful long oval setting 1 7/8"
long by "LMY", Larry M. Yazzie, Navajo. ~ size 6 1/2 |
GASP-ER-AT107 These wonderful earrings are signed
"TF" (Thomas? Navajo). The settings are nearly 1" long and are on
sterling silver wires.
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GASP-RING-AT111 This will make a nice pinky finger
ring. Inlay goes half-way around the ring. It is signed "AT"
and is ~ size 4. |
GASP-RING-AT112 The inlay on this ring is flat
across the top. It is signed "AT" and is ~ size 8. |
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GASP-RING-AT107
The inlay goes half-way around the ring. The
top of the ring is 1/8" thick and 1/4" wide. It is ~ size 9.
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GASP-RING-AT114 Signed "AT", this ring is about
1/4" wide at the top with a stone 5/16" wide. It is ~ size 5 1/2.
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GASP-RING-RB103 Natural green gaspeite stone in a
setting a little over 3/4" long. Unsigned, ~ size 6.
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GASP-RING-AT105 Signed "TF", Thomas ?, Navajo, this pretty ring has a nice lime green color in a setting 3/4" long. ~ size 6 1/2. SOLD |
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GASP-ER-RB100 Pretty and more petite, these
earrings are signed simply "B". They are 1 1/4" long.
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GASP-ER-RB101 Stamped sterling, but unsigned
these beautiful earrings must be by the same silversmith as the
ones below. The are nearly 1 3/4" long. |
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GASP-RING-AT108 A nice long ring by Johnny Watson
witha gaspeite stone that has wonderful brown matrix in it. The
setting is 1 1/8" long and is ~ size 8. |
GASP-ER-RB104 These are signed "RB" and hang down
about 1 1/2". |
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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-SET-AT101 A lovely set of earrings and
necklace with an 18" sterling silver chain of gaspeite inlaid with opal.
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GASP-RING-AT115 A uniquely designed ring by Julius
Burbank with a small 1/4" X 3/16" stone set on top. It is ~ size
7.
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GASP-NECK-AT104 Pretty little gaspeite pendant on an 18" silver chain signed "L Yazzie", Navajo. Pendant is less than 1" long including the bail. SOLD |
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GASP-ER-AT105 Classy gaspeite, opal and onyx inlaid half-hoop earrings on sterling silver posts just over 3/4' long. SOLD
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GASP-NECK-AT103 Oh so sweet gaspeite and opal inlaid heart 5/8" long on an 18" silver chain. SOLD
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GASP-RING-AT116 A great band signed "AT" that is
1/4" wide at the top with a stone a little over 1/4" wide. It is ~
size 7.
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GASP-ER-AT106 Nice and dainty gaspeite earrings,
less than 1" long on sterling silver posts. |
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