Squash Blossom Necklace

Squash Blossom and Turquoise Necklaces with Naja

Squash Blossom Necklaces ( a name probably assigned to it by
white traders) were among the earliest forms of Southwest silver jewelry.

The first Indian (Navajo) silversmiths learned their craft from Mexican
silversmiths (1850's - 1870's) and the designs are much like those seen on
Conquistadores armor, weapons, saddles, bridles and adornments.
For a more details see "The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths",
by John Adair (1944)

The Naja, the center piece of the necklace was traced to Ancient Rome.

The addition of turquoise to the Naja and Squash Blossom design
is a Zuni Pueblo influence.

Coral Silver Squash Necklace

by Abel Coan

Delicate and Quite Wearable

There are about 100 - 1/4" Silver Beads, and 18 Squash Blossoms.

A natural, Blood Red Coral nugget is suspended from the Naja
The Naja itself is 2 1/2' x 2 1/4"

The Necklace is 26"

$1195

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Vintage Turquoise Silver Squash Necklace

Circa 1950's

Unsigned

This beautiful, old necklace has a patina of age and there are
signs of gentle use but overall is in excellent condition.

The large, center, natural, green Turquoise measures 2" x 1 3/4"
It appears to be from the closed Hachita Mine.

There are 46 handmade silver beads each about 5/8" in diameter
and 12 Squash Blossoms made with the same beads.

The Center Naja is sandcast and it is 3" x 2 1/2"

The Naja with hands is a 1940's design.

The Necklace is 23"

$950

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