This listing features a vintage Navajo handcrafted squash blossom necklace made from sterling silver and high grade Turquoise. Price is firm, very fair, and well below todays market value. Weight – 211 Grams7.44Ounces. Length From End to End – 25.5. Naja Measurements – The Naja measures 3-3/8″ tall by 3-3/8″ wide. Blossom Measurements – The 10 blossoms slightly graduate in size, with the largest by the Naja measuring 2″ long by 1″ wide and the smallest near the hook and eye clasp measuring 1-3/4″ long by 1-1/8″ wide. Stone Measurements – The largest stone rests in the right bottom blossom and measures just over 3/4″long by 1/2″ wide. The smallest stones rest at the top two blossoms, measuring 1/2″ long by 1/2″ wide. The remaining stones vary in size between the largest and smallest stones. Pearls/Bench Beads Measurements – The pearls have a diameter/width of 5/16. Stamped Sterling – NO, tested and verified. Signed by Artist – NO. Mid Too Later-Mid Century, 1960’s +. Condition – Preowned, in excellent vintage condition with all of its original stones and a slightly aged natural patina, ready to wear or display. This vintage necklace was beautifully handcrafted by an unknown Navajo Silversmith during the mid too later-mid century. It features a classic squash design of gorgeous high polished turquoise set within sterling silver. Each stone is in excellent condition, free from cracks/chips and portray amazing color qualities of vivid deep blues and blue greens. Each stone has a good amount of matrix ranging in colors from hazy white too dark brownish black. The turquoise looks to be old Kingman but I’m not a gemologist so I can’t say for sure. The silverwork is superbly done with classic twisted ropes and semicircles surrounding each stone. Triple fluted ends adorn each blossom being made with a heavy gauge silver. They’re strong, solid, and not easily bent out of shape. The squash, as a whole, has great balance and symmetry, laying beautifully and comfortably over the chest. It’s truly a well executed piece from start to finish portraying a classic Navajo design. The pearls are original and in excellent condition being strung on sturdy silver wire with a classic hook and eye clasp at each end. The necklace has been left on its original state with a deep patina. The 12th listing photo shows the necklace on a 5’8 tall women’s size 4 model/mannequin. Add this statement piece to your existing collection of Native American jewelry, too cherish and enjoy before handing it down to a loved one in the future. I treat every item as if it were my own. Extra bubble wrap and packing materials are used to ensure a safe arrival to its new owner. Please see all 12 photos!! Enlarge them and study them. Ask any questions you may have. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY!! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1935-Now\Jewelry”. The seller is “native-obsession” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Origin: Southwest United States
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Culture: Native American: US
