Necklaces

Authentic Turquoise & Native American Necklaces

There is something about a great turquoise necklace that can completely make a look. At Dakota Sky Stone, our necklace collection brings together genuine turquoise, sterling silver, Navajo Pearls, handcrafted Native American jewelry and one-of-a-kind pieces we have personally selected for our customers.

For more than 55 years, turquoise has been part of our family's story. Dakota Sky Stone began in South Dakota in 1971, and today four generations of our family continue that tradition. We work directly with Native American artists and silversmiths while also creating pieces within our own family. We love knowing the story behind the jewelry we carry, the stones used to create it and the artists whose hands brought each piece to life.

Our necklace collection ranges from simple everyday pieces to the kind of statement turquoise necklaces you build an entire outfit around. You'll find turquoise pendants, sterling silver necklaces, Navajo Pearl necklaces, squash blossoms, turquoise heishi, multi-stone designs and one-of-a-kind artist-made pieces.

Turquoise Necklaces Made to Be Worn

We have never believed beautiful turquoise should spend its life sitting in a jewelry box.

These are pieces made to be worn — with denim and boots, dressed up for a night out, layered with Navajo Pearls, or passed down someday with a whole lot of stories attached to them.

Our turquoise necklaces feature stones from many of the mines and varieties our family has come to know and love, including Kingman Turquoise, Golden Hills Turquoise, Royston Turquoise, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Number 8 Turquoise, Boulder Turquoise, Sonoran Turquoise and Sierra Nevada Turquoise. You'll also find necklaces featuring White Buffalo, Spiny Oyster, coral, onyx and other natural stones.

Because turquoise is a natural stone, no two stones are exactly alike. Color, matrix and character can vary from piece to piece — and to us, that is one of the best parts of owning genuine turquoise.

Native American & Artist-Made Necklaces

A big part of Dakota Sky Stone has always been the artists.

We work directly with Native American artists and silversmiths to bring our customers authentic jewelry made with incredible craftsmanship. Many pieces in this collection are one of a kind, carrying the individual style of the artist along with the natural character of the stone.

When available, we include artist information, stone type, measurements and other details within the individual product listing so you can know more about the piece you're choosing.

We believe knowing where your jewelry comes from matters.

Navajo Pearl Necklaces

Navajo Pearls are one of our absolute favorite ways to wear Southwestern jewelry because there are so many ways to make them your own.

Wear a single strand for a clean, classic look, add a turquoise pendant, or layer several lengths and bead sizes together for a bigger statement.

Dakota Sky Stone carries both bench-made and machine-formed sterling silver Navajo Pearls. Bench-made pearls are individually handcrafted using traditional silversmithing techniques, while our machine-formed pearls offer the classic sterling silver Navajo Pearl look at a more approachable price point and are hand-strung by Navajo artists.

With different bead sizes, shapes and necklace lengths available, you can build a Navajo Pearl collection that works together instead of buying pieces you only know how to wear one way.

How to Layer Turquoise Necklaces & Navajo Pearls

There really aren't a lot of rules around here, and really no wrong way to wear them!

Start with the piece you love most and build around it.

A shorter Navajo Pearl strand can create a beautiful base around the neckline, while an 18- or 20-inch necklace gives you an easy everyday length. Longer strands can add dimension underneath a turquoise pendant or statement necklace.

Mixing bead sizes can also make a layered look feel collected rather than perfectly matched. We love combining sterling silver, turquoise and different textures so the finished look feels personal — like something you've built over time.

And don't be afraid to wear the good stuff on an ordinary Tuesday.

One-of-a-Kind Turquoise Necklaces

Many of the turquoise necklaces you'll find at Dakota Sky Stone are truly one of a kind.

Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix, and artist-made settings are often created specifically around an individual stone. Once a one-of-a-kind necklace sells, we may never have that exact combination again.

That is part of what has kept our family fascinated with turquoise for generations. Every stone has its own personality, and sometimes you just know when you've found yours.

Four Generations of Dakota Sky Stone

Shopping online shouldn't mean losing the story behind what you're buying.

Dakota Sky Stone is a family-owned South Dakota business with roots going back to 1971. Today, four generations of our family are part of carrying that story forward.

Whether you're shopping with us online or walking through the doors of one of our stores in Wall or Deadwood, South Dakota, we want you to feel like you're shopping with our family — because you are.

From your first turquoise necklace to the piece you hope to hand down someday, we're honored to be part of the story.

Frequently Asked Questions About Turquoise Necklaces

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