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Navajo Traditional Teachings

White Mother of Pearl Turquoise Necklace

White Mother of Pearl Turquoise Necklace

$224.99 USD
$224.99 USD
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Clean lines and natural beauty come together in this elegant necklace, where creamy white mother of pearl creates a striking contrast against vibrant turquoise. The smooth shell accents are thoughtfully spaced throughout the design, giving the necklace a light, refined appearance while allowing the turquoise to remain the focal point. At 24.5 inches, it offers an easy, graceful drape that transitions effortlessly from everyday wear to special occasions.

Each material enhances the other in a way that feels timeless. The turquoise brings rich color, organic texture, and distinctive natural character, while the mother of pearl introduces a soft, luminous quality that brightens the entire piece. The crisp white shell creates beautiful visual balance, highlighting the varied blues and earthy matrix within the turquoise. Sterling silver accents provide a polished finish that quietly ties the design together.

For generations, turquoise has held an important place in traditional Navajo jewelry because of its remarkable beauty and the individuality found in every stone. Paired with natural mother of pearl, this necklace reflects an appreciation for authentic materials that complement one another without competing for attention. The result is a design that feels both classic and enduring.

Created by Navajo artist Darlene Huskie, this necklace reflects nearly 30 years of experience creating jewelry with lasting beauty. Having learned through her husband's family, Darlene thoughtfully arranges each natural material with careful attention to balance, proportion, and timeless design. Her jewelry is created to become a favorite piece you'll reach for again and again.

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.

A Darlene Huskie Original

Materials: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Sterling Silver

Length: 24.5 inches

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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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