Kingman Turquoise, Heishi, and Orange Ceramic Bead Jacla Santo Domingo

This Kingman Turquoise, Heishi, and Orange Ceramic Bead Jacla Necklace is a striking expression of Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo tradition, blending artistry, symbolism, and rhythm in its design. The necklace features carefully patterned strands of turquoise and orange ceramic trading beads, arranged in a balanced sequence that alternates sky-blue Kingman turquoise with fiery orange ceramic, creating a visual dialogue of color and meaning. At the center, long turquoise jacla drops fall gracefully, drawing the eye and grounding the piece in tradition. The jacla is among the most sacred and enduring forms of Pueblo adornment. Traditionally worn as earrings and later tied onto necklaces, jaclas carry a symbolism that transcends decoration. Their looping form and clustered drops recall corn kernels, the life-giving crop of the Pueblo people, embodying abundance, fertility, and the blessings of the Earth. To wear a jacla is to carry prayers of nourishment, continuity, and harmony, making it b