Rare Santo Domingo Contemporary Gaspeite and Blue Turquoise Chunk Necklace by Gloria Bird

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.