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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Ember Mesa Turquoise Necklace

Ember Mesa Turquoise Necklace

$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
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Bold turquoise and vibrant orange coral come together in the Ember Mesa Turquoise Necklace, a handcrafted design by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie. Measuring 23.25 inches, this necklace features genuine turquoise accented with vivid orange coral, creating a striking Southwestern color palette inspired by glowing desert mesas at sunset. The bright coral provides a beautiful contrast to the natural blues and greens of the turquoise, making this piece both timeless and eye catching.

Each necklace is individually hand strung using genuine turquoise, orange coral, sterling silver findings, and durable professional jewelry wire. Every turquoise stone displays its own natural matrix and organic shape, while the coral adds warmth and rich color throughout the design. Because natural materials are used, no two necklaces are ever exactly alike, ensuring your piece is truly one of a kind.

For more than 30 years, Darlene Huskie has handcrafted authentic Navajo jewelry that honors generations of traditional artistry. Her designs celebrate the beauty of natural materials while preserving techniques that have been passed from one generation to the next. Every necklace is carefully assembled by hand, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship that define authentic Navajo jewelry.

The bold combination of turquoise and orange coral makes this necklace an effortless statement piece. Its balanced arrangement of color feels classic yet distinctive, pairing beautifully with denim, earth tones, or Southwestern-inspired styles. Whether worn alone or layered with other favorites, it offers a vibrant expression of 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: Orange Coral, Silver, & Turquoise

Length: 23.25"

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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.

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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