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Pink Aventurine & Tapered Turquoise Choker

Pink Aventurine & Tapered Turquoise Choker

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Some necklaces simply add color. This one adds character.

The rich blue of genuine tapered turquoise paired with the soft blush tones of pink aventurine creates a combination that feels both timeless and unexpected. It's the kind of necklace that instantly elevates a simple outfit while remaining comfortable enough to become part of your everyday style. Whether layered with your favorite pieces or worn on its own, it draws attention for all the right reasons without ever trying too hard.

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 devoted decades to refining her artistry, creating pieces that are as enduring as they are beautiful. Every necklace is individually crafted with the attention to detail that comes only from years of experience.

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 wear once for a special occasion. It's the piece you'll reach for over and over because it feels authentic, effortless, and uniquely yours.

A Darlene Huskie Original

Materials: Pink Aventurine, 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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