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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Mesa Wind Necklace

Mesa Wind Necklace

$186.99 USD
$186.99 USD
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There’s a quiet movement to this piece — like air moving across open land, shifting gently but never still. The turquoise carries a mix of soft greens and deeper tones with natural matrix throughout, each stone shaped by the earth and left with its own character. Set against bright white heishi, the contrast feels clean and expansive, giving the entire necklace a light, effortless presence.

Darlene’s work shows in how these stones come together. The clusters aren’t rigid or overly planned — they’re placed with an instinct that makes the piece feel natural and alive, while still holding a strong sense of balance.

This is the kind of necklace that gives you that “just right” feeling when you put it on. It adds texture, interest, and a grounded beauty that makes everything else you’re wearing feel more intentional — without ever feeling overdone.

A Darlene Huskie Original
Materials: Large White Heishi Discs, Turquoise, Silver Clasp
Length: 24.5"

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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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