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Cream Abalone Shell & Tapered Turquoise Choker

Cream Abalone Shell & Tapered Turquoise Choker

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Some pieces stand out because they're bold. Others become favorites because they feel effortlessly elegant. The soft iridescence of cream abalone shell paired with vibrant tapered turquoise creates a necklace that feels refined, timeless, and easy to wear. Whether paired with denim, linen, or your favorite dress, it adds just the right amount of color and character without overwhelming your style.

Created by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie, this necklace reflects nearly 30 years of experience creating traditional jewelry. After learning the craft through her husband's family, Darlene has spent decades refining her artistry, carefully creating pieces that celebrate both exceptional craftsmanship and authentic Navajo tradition. The striking contrast between luminous cream abalone shell and genuine tapered turquoise makes this a necklace you'll find yourself reaching for time and time again.

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 is more than a necklace you'll save for special occasions. It's the piece that effortlessly finishes an outfit, starts conversations, and reminds you why authentic craftsmanship never goes out of style.

A Darlene Huskie Original

Materials: Cream Abalone Shell, 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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