White Buffalo

White Buffalo Jewelry

If you love turquoise but find yourself drawn to something a little different, White Buffalo is one of those stones that's hard to forget.

With its beautiful white to creamy coloring and bold black, brown or earthy matrix, White Buffalo has become a favorite in Western and Native American jewelry. Every stone has its own pattern — some are nearly clean white, while others have dramatic matrix running through them.

At Dakota Sky Stone, we love White Buffalo for exactly that reason.

It's neutral enough to wear with almost anything, but there is nothing boring about it.

A great piece of White Buffalo can make just as much of a statement as the brightest blue turquoise.

What Is White Buffalo?

White Buffalo is one of the most distinctive stones you'll find in Western and Native American jewelry.

It comes from Nevada and is known for its white, cream and light-colored appearance with contrasting black, brown or earthy matrix.

Some stones are nearly clean white, while others have bold matrix and dramatic natural patterns running through them.

That variation is exactly what makes White Buffalo so collectible.

No two stones look exactly alike, and each piece has its own character.

At Dakota Sky Stone, we love White Buffalo because it has the same strong presence people love in turquoise while giving you a completely different color story.

Why We Love White Buffalo at Dakota Sky Stone

Our family has spent more than 55 years around turquoise and natural stones, and White Buffalo has earned a permanent place around here.

It has the feel of classic Western jewelry without having to be blue.

White Buffalo looks incredible set in sterling silver, and its neutral coloring makes it one of the easiest stones to wear with pieces you already own.

When we're choosing White Buffalo, we look for stones with character — clean whites, creamy tones, bold matrix, unusual patterns and those stones that simply make us stop when we see them.

We don't need every White Buffalo stone to look alike.

Actually, we don't want them to.

Natural variation is part of what makes collecting stones like White Buffalo so much fun.

What Does White Buffalo Look Like?

White Buffalo can range from bright white and ivory to cream and soft tan, often with black, brown or earthy matrix running through the stone.

Some pieces have very little matrix and give you a clean, almost solid white look.

Others are heavily patterned with dramatic matrix that becomes just as much a part of the design as the lighter stone itself.

You may see webbing, patches, lines and completely unexpected natural patterns.

Two White Buffalo stones can look nothing alike.

That's the beauty of it.

White Buffalo Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces & Earrings

White Buffalo works beautifully in just about every jewelry style.

At Dakota Sky Stone, our White Buffalo collection can include rings, sterling silver cuffs and bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, clusters and larger one-of-a-kind statement pieces.

A smaller White Buffalo ring or pair of earrings can be incredibly easy to wear every day because the neutral coloring works with almost everything.

Then there are the statement pieces.

A big White Buffalo cuff, cluster ring or pendant with incredible matrix doesn't need much help.

Put it on and let it do the work.

How to Style White Buffalo Jewelry

This may be one of the easiest stones to style.

White Buffalo looks just as good with denim and boots as it does dressed up, and its neutral coloring makes it incredibly easy to mix with other jewelry.

Wear one White Buffalo piece by itself for a clean look, or start stacking.

Pair a White Buffalo cuff with sterling silver Navajo Pearl bracelets. Add a White Buffalo pendant to Navajo Pearls. Stack a statement White Buffalo ring beside simple sterling silver bands.

And don't be afraid to add color.

White Buffalo looks incredible beside turquoise.

The contrast between a great blue or green turquoise stone and White Buffalo is one of our favorite combinations.

You can also mix it with Spiny Oyster, Coral, Black Onyx and other stones.

It doesn't all have to perfectly match.

The best collections usually don't.

White Buffalo & Turquoise Together

If you can't decide between White Buffalo and turquoise, don't.

Wear both.

White Buffalo gives you a beautiful neutral base that makes the blues and greens in turquoise stand out even more.

Try a White Buffalo bracelet next to a Kingman, Royston or Golden Hills cuff. Stack White Buffalo rings with turquoise. Or layer a White Buffalo pendant with Navajo Pearls and a turquoise necklace.

We love mixing stones because it makes a jewelry collection feel like it was built over time rather than purchased all at once.

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

White Buffalo & Navajo Pearls

White Buffalo and sterling silver Navajo Pearls are another combination we reach for again and again.

Because White Buffalo is so neutral, the sterling silver really lets the natural pattern in the stone stand out.

A White Buffalo pendant on Navajo Pearls can be simple and classic, or you can layer it with different pearl lengths and bead sizes for a bigger Western look.

If you're choosing a pendant to wear on Navajo Pearls, make sure the pendant bail is large enough to pass over the bead size of your strand.

If you're shopping Dakota Sky Stone and aren't sure whether two pieces will work together, reach out.

We're always happy to check for you.

Is White Buffalo Rare?

White Buffalo comes from a limited source in Nevada, which is one of the reasons it has become so sought after among collectors.

Just like the turquoise we work with, individual White Buffalo stones can vary dramatically in color, matrix, pattern, size and overall character.

And when you're buying finished jewelry, there is more to the value than the stone alone.

The artist, sterling silver work, craftsmanship, size and complexity of the design all matter too.

We don't believe you should buy a stone simply because someone tells you it's rare.

Buy the one you love looking at.

How to Choose White Buffalo Jewelry

Start with the stone.

Do you love a cleaner white stone or are you drawn to heavy matrix?

Do you want something quiet enough to wear every day or are you looking for the piece everyone notices?

There isn't one “best” White Buffalo pattern.

Some of our favorite stones have been nearly white. Others have had so much matrix that the pattern became the whole reason we loved them.

That's where your own style comes in.

If you keep coming back to the same piece, pay attention to that.

It may be your stone.

One-of-a-Kind White Buffalo Jewelry

Many of our White Buffalo pieces are one of a kind because the stone itself is one of a kind.

White Buffalo varies naturally in color, shape and matrix, so even two pieces made in a similar jewelry style can look completely different.

At Dakota Sky Stone, we also create many of our own stone layouts and designs in-house. We choose stones based on their shapes, patterns and how they work together before working with our artists to bring those designs to life.

Once a one-of-a-kind piece sells, we may find another beautiful White Buffalo stone or create something with a similar feel.

But it won't be that exact stone.

That's part of what makes it special.

Native American White Buffalo Jewelry

White Buffalo has become a favorite stone in Native American sterling silver jewelry, and the artist behind a piece matters to our family just as much as the stone.

Dakota Sky Stone works directly with Native American artists and silversmiths, relationships our family has built over generations.

You'll find White Buffalo used in everything from simple sterling silver settings to traditional stamp work, clusters, statement cuffs, rings, pendants and contemporary designs.

When we know the artist behind a piece, we include that information whenever possible.

Because knowing who made your jewelry matters.

How to Care for White Buffalo Jewelry

White Buffalo is a natural stone and should be treated with care.

We recommend keeping it away from perfume, lotion, household cleaners, chlorine and harsh jewelry chemicals.

Remove your White Buffalo jewelry before swimming, showering or doing anything that could expose the stone to chemicals or prolonged moisture.

For everyday cleaning, gently wipe the stone with a soft, slightly damp cloth and pat it dry. When cleaning the surrounding sterling silver, take care to keep harsh silver cleaners away from the stone.

And don't be afraid to wear it.

Jewelry this good wasn't made to spend its life tucked away in a box.

Wear the good stuff on an ordinary Tuesday.

White Buffalo at Dakota Sky Stone

For our family, choosing jewelry has never been about filling a case with pieces that all look the same.

It's about finding stones with character.

Dakota Sky Stone has been family-owned since 1971, and four generations later we're still selecting stones, creating designs, working directly with Native American artists and getting excited when an incredible piece comes through the door.

White Buffalo fits right into that story.

It's distinctive, a little unexpected and completely different from one stone to the next.

Whether you're adding your first White Buffalo piece or you've been collecting it for years, we hope you find the one that feels like yours.

And if you're looking for a particular size, matrix or jewelry style you don't see online, reach out.

We're always happy to check our stores in Wall and Deadwood, South Dakota, and see what we can find.

Four generations. One legacy. Family-owned since 1971.

Frequently Asked Questions About White Buffalo