Offered here for your consideration is a 1940s to 1950s turquoise cluster squash blossom necklace. This cluster style necklace features a lovely naja highlighted with oval and petit point natural turquoise cabochons all resting in handmade sawtooth bezels accented with twisted wire and silver dots. The neckline is filled with twelve tab style blossoms each with five natural turquoise cabochons resting in handmade sawtooth bezels accented with twisted wire and silver dots. Two strands of handmade sterling silver beads conjoined into a single strand are strung on foxtail wire and silver findings finish off this necklace nicely. Don't miss out, add this great turquoise squash blossom necklace to your collection now!
MAKER: Likely Navajo based on style and design, however this item is unmarked (as was common of Native jewelry from this era).
APPROX AGE: Circa 1940s to 1950s.
SIZE: This necklace measures approximately 23 inches from end to end, and the naja measures 2 1/2 inches across at the widest point x 3 1/8 inches from top to bottom. The blossoms each measure 1 3/8 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. The total weight for this item is 144.6 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
1940s -1950s Turquoise Cluster Squash Blossom Necklace
Western Trading Post
$2,500.00
- SKU:
- WTP.SQ4291