This Waylan Peaker Design Shield Pendant beautifully displays some of the many shade of Natural Cerrillos Turquoise. Inlaid in sterling silver, Riana continues to create stunning pieces designed by her father. This round pendant is approximately 3/4”.

Riana Peaker Newman is the owner of Trading Bird Gallery and Gypsy Gem. She hand mines turquoise at her claim in the Historic Mining District of Cerrillos in New Mexico. Riana also creates statement jewelry while teaching others, like her son, the arts.  Some of her pieces employ a design created by her late father and mentor, Waylan Peaker and still bare his insignia on the back. Cast in Sterling Silver these pieces showcase a beautiful cabochon of Natural Cerrillos Turquoise mined, cut and set by Riana.