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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Melon Shell Turquoise Choker

Melon Shell Turquoise Choker

$149.99 USD
$149.99 USD
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There is something captivating about jewelry that doesn't try to be perfect. The naturally shaped turquoise stones in this necklace create an effortless rhythm across the strand, while warm melon shell brings a soft, earthy contrast that makes the vibrant blue feel even more alive. Every stone has its own shape, every shell bead its own subtle tone, making this necklace feel organic, balanced, and completely one of a kind.

Unlike jewelry made for uniformity, this necklace celebrates the beauty found in nature. The freeform turquoise catches the eye with its rich color and natural matrix, while the melon shell adds warmth that pairs beautifully with every season. It's lightweight enough for everyday wear yet distinctive enough to become the piece people remember.

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 thoughtfully selecting and arranging every stone so each necklace has its own natural flow and character.

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.

Some necklaces are simply accessories. Others become the piece you instinctively reach for because they feel as natural as they look. This is one of those necklaces.

A Darlene Huskie Original

Materials: Natural Turquoise, Melon Shell, Sterling Silver

Length: 18"

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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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