Black Jet, Turquoise, and Yellow Serpentine Necklace Santo Domingo

Our Black Jet, Turquoise, and Yellow Serpentine Necklace Santo Domingo is a striking example of bold color, cultural symbolism, and masterful craftsmanship. Handmade by a talented female Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa Pueblo) artisan, this necklace captures the essence of Southwestern artistry, where every bead tells a story and every hue carries meaning.

Each bead is carefully hand-cut, shaped, and polished from black jet, turquoise, and yellow serpentine, creating a stunning interplay of contrast and harmony. The deep black jet, sleek and luminous, symbolizes protection and grounding. The vibrant turquoise, revered by Native American artisans for centuries, represents sky, water, and spiritual harmony. The radiant yellow serpentine adds warmth and light, symbolizing energy, renewal, and connection to the sun. Together, they form a perfect balance between shadow and light, earth and sky.

The design features four cascading strands, blending the stones in a rhythmic gradient that moves from bright serpentine to dark jet, accented with touches of turquoise that catch the light like glimmers of the desert sky. Every bead is individually handcrafted, a testament to the Santo Domingo people’s centuries-old tradition of heishi bead-making, one of the most intricate and time-honored jewelry arts in the world.

Jean Marie enjoys patronizing her Native American friends' art, and was instantly drawn to the boldness of this piece, to the way the yellow serpentine glows against the deep black jet, creating a necklace that feels alive with contrast and movement. She selected it for Pax Philomena because it embodies everything we love: authenticity, energy, and effortless sophistication.

Our Black Jet, Turquoise, and Yellow Serpentine Necklace Santo Domingo is more than jewelry, it is wearable art, alive with meaning and intention. Whether worn as a radiant statement piece or a symbol of balance and protection, it carries the spirit of the Southwest and the artistry of its maker in every bead.

Necklace Length: 17"

Number of Strands: 4

Bead size: 4.8mm

Weight: 48 g / 1.6 oz

Made in USA