Rare King Manassa Turquoise and Silver Kokopelli Necklace Santo Domingo

This King Manassa Turquoise and Silver Kokopelli Necklace is a true masterpiece of Santo Domingo Pueblo artistry, created by a remarkable female artist whose work is regarded as museum quality. Each bead of King Manassa turquoise is cut, shaped, and polished entirely by hand, a meticulous process that requires not only skill but also patience and devotion. Large beads of King Manassa are rare and highly prized, as this legendary Colorado mine has long been closed, making this necklace an extraordinary treasure of turquoise heritage.

Adding to its uniqueness, the necklace features sterling silver accent beads with Kokopelli designs. Kokopelli, the hunchbacked flute player, is a powerful symbol in Native American tradition, he represents fertility, renewal, music, joy, and the promise of abundance. To wear Kokopelli is to invite creativity, growth, and blessings into your life.

This necklace carries the soul of three generations of women. The artist pours not only her heart but also the spirit of her mother and grandmother into every piece she creates. Now, she is passing down her knowledge to her daughter, who helped bring this necklace to life, making it a true family collaboration. She treats us like family too, ensuring that each piece she makes for us is more than jewelry, it is heritage, love, and cultural continuity woven together.

The craftsmanship is extraordinary. Every turquoise bead is hand-shaped to maintain the harmony of the strand, reflecting the natural variations of King Manassa stone, shades of green, blue, and golden brown blending together like the earth and sky of the Southwest.

The turquoise comes from the historic King Manassa Mine in Colorado, first worked by Ancestral Pueblo peoples and later rediscovered in the 1800s by I.P. King. Now long closed, its stones are nearly impossible to find. Known for vivid blue-green to deep green hues with golden-brown matrix, King Manassa turquoise is highly prized, and beads of this quality are exceptionally rare. 

This necklace is not just adornment, it is a wearable story of family, heritage, and the sacred beauty of turquoise. A necklace of this caliber and meaning is a rare treasure, destined to be cherished for generations. Pieces of this magnitude rarely surface, and when they do, they vanish into private collections. This is your chance to claim a true heirloom, one that will never return once sold.

Necklace Length: 28"

Weight 80gr

Made in USA