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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Desert Sage Necklace - 27.25"

Desert Sage Necklace - 27.25"

$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
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There is a quiet strength that comes from walking the land with reverence — listening to the wind, noticing the sagebrush, and remembering those who walked before us. The Desert Sage Necklace carries that same grounded spirit.

Handmade by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie, this piece blends the earthy tones of Baby Olive Shell with the greens and blues of Kingman Turquoise. The combination creates a look that feels rooted, calm, and connected to the land — much like the scent of sage after rain.

Each turquoise bead is unique, with patterns and colors formed by the earth itself. Worn in prayer or daily life, turquoise reminds us of who we are and whose we are. When we wear our turquoise, the Holy People look down and say, “There is one of our children. What are they asking for? Let us give it to them.”

Finished with a sterling silver clasp.

A Darlene Huskie Original
Materials: Baby Olive Shell, Kingman Turquoise & Silver
Length: 27.25"

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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.