Description
Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent condition.
Showcasing an electrifying contrast of colors, this handcrafted single-strand necklace is a premier example of contemporary Kewa lapidary work. It features substantial, hand-polished “chunks” of rare apple-green gaspeite, a highly sought-after mineral known for its vivid, neon-like hue. These striking focal stones are expertly rhythmically balanced with vibrant sky-blue turquoise and deep black jet spacers, creating a palette that is both modern and rooted in traditional Southwestern geology. The strand is finished with traditional sterling silver cones, offering a bold, tactile silhouette that transitions effortlessly from a statement accessory to a prized gallery piece.
Gloria Bird belongs to one of the most esteemed families of jewelers in the Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo, a community with a thousand-year mastery of stone-on-stone artistry. Her work is celebrated for its clean, “unfussy” elegance that lets the raw quality of the gemstones speak for themselves. Gaspeite, originally sourced from only a few locations globally, has become increasingly scarce in recent years, making contemporary pieces of this scale a rare investment. By combining this rare green stone with classic turquoise, Gloria Bird honors the ancient Pueblo tradition of celebrating the earth’s most vibrant colors through precise, hand-ground craftsmanship.
