Rare Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Double Bib Necklace with Silver Kokopelli

This Double Bib Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coral Necklace is a museum-quality masterpiece that captures the spirit, joy, and timeless artistry of the Southwest. Handcrafted by the same acclaimed Santo Domingo artisan whose work is featured at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York, this necklace is an extraordinary expression of heritage and skill, a living embodiment of beauty, devotion, and culture.

Each turquoise bead, hand-shaped and polished to perfection, comes from the legendary Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona, a source now long closed and revered among collectors and artisans alike. Its vivid, robin’s-egg blue hue is instantly recognizable, unmatched in purity and brilliance. Because the mine ceased operations years ago, true Sleeping Beauty turquoise grows rarer with each passing season, making this necklace not only breathtaking but also an heirloom of geological and cultural rarity.

Interspersed among the serene turquoise are accents of Mediterranean coral, the stone of life and vitality, whose warm, fiery tones echo the heartbeat of the ocean. Together, turquoise and coral represent earth and water, a sacred balance of elements that grounds the spirit and restores harmony. This union is at the heart of Pueblo jewelry-making tradition, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life.

Adding to its artistry, the necklace features two hand-stamped sterling silver cubes, each adorned with the figure of Kokopelli, the joyful flute player of Native legend, bringer of abundance, creativity, and renewal. His dancing form infuses the necklace with movement and song, a playful reminder of life’s eternal rhythm. Every detail, from the alignment of beads to the touch of silver, reflects the artist’s deep reverence for her craft and the lineage of Santo Domingo jewelers before her.

True to her philosophy, the artisan creates only when her spirit is at peace, believing her energy flows into the piece itself. You can feel that intention in this necklace, it hums with warmth, joy, and balance. The graceful double-bib design drapes elegantly across the chest, creating a statement that feels both timeless and alive.

More than adornment, the Double Bib Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coral Necklace is a celebration of legacy, a rare treasure that carries the sky, the sea, and the soul of the Southwest within it. To wear it is to carry centuries of artistry, spirit, and reverence close to your heart.

Necklace Length: 22" end to end

Largest bead is 7.7mm in size, smallest is 6.3mm.

Weight: 2.7 oz = 76.5 grams

Number of Strands: 2

Made in USA