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.

It is a little softer 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.  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.

GASP-WATCH-FA102

Outstanding inlay with rhodochrosite.  Watch tips are signed "CS".  Watch face is battery run; not waterproof.  $360  $180

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. $156 $78

GASP-RING-AT100

Stamped with the makers initials "LMY", (Larry M. Yazzie, Navajo) the exquisite setting is 3/4" long, ~ size 5 1/2.  $132  $66

GASP-ER-AT103

Striking in their simplicity, these gorgeous earrings are by "PS" and hand down 1 5/8".  $198  $99

GASP-RING-AT109

Really beautiful gaspeite stone with little matrix set by Johnny Watson.  Set is 3/4" long and is ` size 7.  $138  $69

GASP-RING-AT110

Another beautiful ring by Johnny Watson.  The set is 3/4" long and it is ~ size 7.  $138  $69

GASP-RING-AT101

Beautiful long oval setting 1 7/8" long by "LMY", Larry M. Yazzie, Navajo.  ~ size 6 1/2  $114  $57

GASP-ER-AT107

These wonderful earrings are signed "TF" (Thomas? Navajo).  The settings are nearly 1" long and are on sterling silver wires.  $198  $99

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.  $168  $84

GASP-RING-AT112

The inlay on this ring is flat across the top.  It is signed "AT" and is ~ size 8.  $120  $60

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.  $240  $120

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.  $84  $42

GASP-RING-RB103

Natural green gaspeite stone in a setting a little over 3/4" long.  Unsigned, ~ size  6.  $128  $64

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

GASP-ER-RB100

Pretty and more petite, these earrings are signed simply "B".  They are 1 1/4" long.  $158  $79

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.  $210  $105

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.  $180  $90

GASP-ER-RB104

These are signed "RB" and hang down about 1 1/2".  $192  $96

GASP-RING-AT113

A narrow band with the inlay work going 1/2 way around the ring. Signed "AT", it is ~ size 8.  $168  $84

GASP-SET-AT101

A lovely set of earrings and necklace with an 18" sterling silver chain of gaspeite inlaid with opal.  $312  $156

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.  $72  $36

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

GASP-ER-AT105

Classy gaspeite, opal and onyx inlaid half-hoop earrings on sterling silver posts just over 3/4' long.    SOLD

GASP-NECK-AT103

Oh so sweet gaspeite and opal inlaid heart 5/8" long on an 18" silver chain.    SOLD

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.  $84  $42

GASP-ER-AT106

Nice and dainty gaspeite earrings, less than 1" long on sterling silver posts.  $108  $54