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Desert Trail Necklace

Desert Trail Necklace

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Earthy, timeless, and distinctly Southwestern, the Desert Trail Necklace pairs genuine turquoise with warm baby olive shell to create a necklace inspired by the colors of the high desert. Handcrafted by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie, this 24 inch design highlights the natural beauty of each turquoise stone while the rich brown shell adds warmth, texture, and traditional Southwestern character.

Each necklace is individually hand strung using genuine turquoise, baby olive shell, sterling silver findings, and durable professional jewelry wire. The turquoise stones are carefully spaced with hand-cut shell discs that create a balanced, comfortable design with beautiful movement. Because every turquoise stone is naturally formed, each necklace features its own unique matrix patterns, color variations, and shape, making every piece one of a kind.

For more than 30 years, Darlene Huskie has handcrafted authentic Navajo jewelry that reflects generations of traditional artistry. Her work celebrates the beauty of natural materials while honoring techniques that have been passed down through Native American craftsmanship. Every necklace is assembled one bead at a time with exceptional care and attention to detail.

The contrast between vibrant turquoise and warm natural shell creates a versatile necklace that pairs effortlessly with both everyday clothing and Southwestern-inspired styles. Whether worn on its own or layered with other favorites, this necklace offers a timeless look that never goes out of style while honoring authentic Navajo craftsmanship.

Your necklace includes a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying it was handcrafted by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie. Purchasing authentic Native American jewelry helps preserve traditional craftsmanship and supports Navajo artists who continue passing these skills from one generation to the next.

A Darlene Huskie Original.

Materials: Baby Olive Shell, Silver, & Turquoise

Length: 24"

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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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