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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Brown Jasper & Tapered Turquoise Choker

Brown Jasper & Tapered Turquoise Choker

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Some jewelry catches your eye because it's bright. This necklace draws you in because it feels timeless.

The rich earth tones of brown jasper paired with vibrant tapered turquoise capture the colors of the Southwest in a way that feels both natural and sophisticated. Warm browns add depth while the turquoise brings life and contrast, creating a necklace that looks just as at home with your favorite pair of jeans as it does layered over a cozy sweater or paired with a classic dress. It's the kind of piece that doesn't compete with your style—it becomes part of it.

For nearly 30 years, Navajo artist Darlene Huskie has been creating jewelry that reflects an appreciation for balance, color, and lasting craftsmanship. After learning traditional jewelry making through her husband's family, she developed an eye for combining natural stones in ways that feel effortless, allowing each material to enhance the beauty of the next. That experience is evident in every necklace she creates.

Because authenticity matters, every turquoise piece from Navajo Traditional Teachings includes a Certificate of Authenticity. In a marketplace filled with imported imitations and misleading claims, you can wear your jewelry with confidence, knowing exactly who created it and where it came from.

This isn't the necklace that sits in your jewelry box waiting for a special occasion. It's the one you'll instinctively reach for because it always feels right.

A Darlene Huskie Original

Materials: Brown Jasper, Tapered Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Length: 16"

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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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