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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Crimson Canyon Necklace

Crimson Canyon Necklace

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
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This piece carries a bold, striking contrast — rich crimson tones set against raw, natural turquoise. The red feels deep and vibrant, like canyon walls catching the last light of the day, while the turquoise brings in that grounded, earthy balance.

Each turquoise stone is left in its natural shape, full of matrix and variation, giving the necklace texture and authenticity. The smooth dahlia rose beads add a polished edge, creating a beautiful tension between refined and organic.

Darlene’s hand is evident in how the colors are distributed — not perfectly even, but thoughtfully placed so the eye moves naturally across the strand. It feels intentional without being forced, which gives the piece its effortless strength.

This is a statement necklace, but an easy one. It adds color, depth, and confidence to whatever you’re wearing — bold without being overwhelming.

A Darlene Huskie Original
Materials: Baby Olive Shell, Dahlia Rose, Turquoise, Silver Clasp
Length: 23.25"

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Meet The Artist

Meet Darlene... Navajo Jewelry Artist

Darlene Huskie is a Navajo jewelry artist with nearly three decades of experience creating hand-strung turquoise necklaces and traditional Diné adornment. Taught within her husband’s family, she carries forward a lineage of beadwork that blends patience, precision, and cultural memory.

Working with turquoise, sterling silver, shell, and glass beads, Darlene carefully selects and arranges each element by hand, allowing color, balance, and natural beauty to guide every design. Her pieces are not mass-produced — each necklace is individually made, reflecting the quiet skill and steady hands of an artist who has spent a lifetime perfecting her craft.

Darlene is of the Nakai Diné Clan, and her work reflects the enduring Navajo tradition of jewelry as both personal adornment and cultural expression.

Authentic Turquoise

With only 5 active turquoise mines left in the U.S.—led by the iconic Kingman Mine—much of today’s turquoise comes from past sources. Check the map… your piece may be rarer than you think.

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How We Test Turquoise

Testing is a skill. Some pieces of turquoise you can tell right when you pick them up. Others require a more scientific approach. Click here to See The 4 Ways To Test Turquoise:

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