Piki Wadsworth Turquoise Necklace

Presenting the third and final drop of the Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection, the inaugural collaboration of the Ralph Lauren Artist in Residence program, reflecting our evolved design approach with the artisans and communities that inspire us. The Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection honors Navajo heritage and centuries-old traditions. Naiomi Glasses is a seventh-generation Diné (Navajo) textile artist and designer whose work reflects the beauty of her Indigenous culture. Her passion for jewelry started during visits to local trading posts with her late grandmother, Nellie Glasses, and brother, Tyler Glasses Jr., both notable and respected textile artists. It was during these excursions that Naiomi and Tyler first discovered many of the artists whose designs are featured in this collection, including Piki Wadsworth. Born to two celebrated jewelers, Piki has embarked on her own artistic path, rapidly ascending to prominence as one of the most exceptional beadmakers in the Southwest. She uses non-treated natural stones as a testament to her unwavering commitment to upholding traditional techniques, and this necklace is crafted with Sleeping Beauty turquoise centered by vibrant red spiny oyster corns.