The Kingman mine in Mohave County, Arizona has operated continuously since the late nineteenth century, producing turquoise in a remarkable color range from sky blue to deep blue-green, with its spider-web matrix specimens ranking among the most valued turquoise in the world.
From its discovery in the copper-rich hills near Globe, Arizona in the 1920s to the mine's permanent closure in 2012, Sleeping Beauty turquoise has undergone a transformation from abundant commercial stone to one of the most coveted minerals in the gemological world, with prices increasing 300-400% since the final extraction.
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Offered by The Humiovi — family-owned in Sedona, Arizona, since 1972. Every piece in our gallery has a known origin and a verified maker.
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Every piece is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, documenting its provenance and recorded below for Naja - Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Pendant - 1.75x2 in. #127.
Discover this exceptional Native American Pendant, handcrafted by Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo artisans, meticulously crafted in Sterling Silver. This remarkable piece showcases genuine Kingman Turquoise. The Kingman Turquoise featured in this piece carries a rich heritage — From the Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona, one of the oldest and largest turquoise mines in North America. Operating since the 1880s, it produces classic blue turquoise with distinctive white and black matrix. This piece measures 1.75 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Located between Santa Fe and Albuquerque along the Rio Grande, Santo Domingo Pueblo is renowned for heishi bead making, a tradition spanning thousands of years. Their artists are master lapidaries, creating intricate shell and stone jewelry. This piece bears the signature of artist C.R, a mark of authenticity and personal craftsmanship. Every piece at Humiovi is one-of-a-kind — once sold, it can never be replicated. Ships from our gallery in Sedona, Arizona.
SKU: Y804221
Provenance
Kingman, Arizona
Characteristics
Mined in the Mineral Park district of northwestern Arizona, Kingman is among the most storied and prolific turquoise sources in the American Southwest. Its signature bright, sky-blue color — often laced with black, brown, or silvery pyrite matrix — has made it a benchmark stone for Native American silversmiths for generations, and "Kingman blue" remains a standard against which other turquoise is judged.
Heritage
The Rio Grande's bead and mosaic masters — Kewa heishi and inlay traditions older than silver itself, hand-rolled from turquoise, shell, and jet.
Art Traditions
For the Kewa, jewelry-making is both a livelihood and an inheritance carried within families across many generations. Children learn to drill, roll, grade, and string beside their elders, and the pueblo's reputation rests on a communal standard of excellence sustained over centuries. Kewa is also one of the most private and traditional of the pueblos, and its people guard their ceremonial life closely even as their jewelry travels the world. Kewa artisans are celebrated, too, for resourcefulness and adaptation — the Depression-era thunderbird necklaces stand as a testament to creativity under hardship, transforming whatever was available into objects of lasting beauty. That ingenuity, married to deep traditional skill, remains a point of pride and a hallmark of the pueblo's art. Kewa makers are a constant, respected presence at the Santa Fe Indian Market and other juried shows, where their strands are sought by collectors worldwide. Humiovi presents Kewa work as the product of this living, family-rooted tradition, honoring the makers and the centuries of skill behind every strand. Because Kewa is among the most private and traditional of the pueblos, much of its inner life is closed to outsiders, but its jewelry has long been the pueblo's open hand to the world — a way of sustaining families and carrying Kewa skill far beyond the Rio Grande. Every strand bought honors both the maker and the community that produced the maker.
Cared for thoughtfully, a handcrafted piece is meant to last generations. A few essentials for this one:
Turquoise
A soft, porous stone — keep it dry and away from perfume, lotion, and household chemicals so its color stays true.
Sterling silver
Buff with a soft polishing cloth — leaving intentional oxidation intact — and store airtight to slow tarnish.
Last on, first off
Put your piece on after fragrance, lotion, and hairspray — and take it off before water, sleep, and sport.
Store with care
Keep each piece in its own soft pouch, away from direct sun and damp, so softer stones never meet harder ones.
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Every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the artist, tribal affiliation, and materials used in your piece.
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Return within 30 days of delivery. Exchanges for an item of equal or greater value carry no restocking fee; refund returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee, with return shipping paid by you. Items must be in new, unworn, and unused condition with all original packaging — your Certificate of Authenticity is yours to keep. Custom and personalized pieces are not eligible.
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This item is guaranteed authentic, handcrafted by a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, in full compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (25 U.S.C. § 305 et seq.).
