Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo

Circa 1970 | Silver, Turqoise | Item 2021

This beautiful squash blossom necklace has 10 blossoms each with turquoise stone of sky blue and deep black veins. The naja has 7 turquoise stones going around it and the 8th stone hangs in the center. The silver bench beads are smaller and are doubled up to two rows before migrating to one row towards the top. There is the original clasp at each end. The whole necklace is strung on a fine, metal wire. The necklace is unsigned.

Dimensions 15" as worn, 26 1/2" opened up
Condition Very good with great patina
Provenance From a West Virginia family
Navajo squash blossom necklace with 10 blossoms and a turquoise studded naja, circa 1960