Kingman Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Three Strand Traditional Santo Domingo Necklace

This Kingman Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Three Strand Necklace is a striking expression of Santo Domingo Pueblo artistry, a celebration of balance, color, and ancestral craftsmanship. Entirely handcrafted by a female Native American artisan especially for us, this piece harmoniously blends two materials cherished for centuries: vivid blue Kingman turquoise and fiery spiny oyster shell, each carrying deep cultural and natural significance. The Kingman Turquoise, mined in Arizona, is among the oldest and most celebrated turquoise sources in North America. Known for its brilliant sky-blue hue and intricate matrix patterns, it has been prized by Indigenous peoples for generations, a sacred stone believed to bring protection, healing, and connection to the spiritual world. Its luminous tone evokes the vast Southwestern skies, reflecting strength and serenity in equal measure. Complementing the turquoise is the spiny oyster shell, a material once traded across ancient Puebloan routes long bef