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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Living Earth Turquoise Necklace

Living Earth Turquoise Necklace

$244.99 USD
$244.99 USD
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This necklace carries a rich, layered presence, with turquoise stones in deep greens and blues marked by bold, intricate matrix. Each stone feels full of character, with patterns that shift and move across the surface, creating a sense of depth throughout the strand. The chocolate heishi coconut shell adds warmth and continuity, grounding the piece and bringing a steady flow between each element.

Hand-strung by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie, this piece reflects her ability to work with stones that carry strong natural variation while still maintaining balance. Her careful placement allows each section to feel connected, creating a necklace that feels both organic and intentionally composed.

Wearing this piece adds a sense of depth and presence — something that feels rooted, expressive, and quietly striking. It’s the kind of necklace that stands on its own, bringing texture and richness to whatever you pair it with.

A Darlene Huskie Original
Materials: Turquoise, Chocolate Heishi Coconut Shell, Silver Clasp
Length: 24.5"

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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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