DESCRIPTION: Available here is a vintage Dishta family squash blossom necklace set with earrings. This vintage Zuni squash blossom necklace and earrings feature the type of elegant design of tiny flush inlaid with natural turquoise circles and teardrops that the Dishta family is renowned for. The early works of Frank Dishta created this style of delicate, perfectly executed channel inlay (flush/smooth turquoise) in patterns of petit point (teardrops) and snake eyes (tiny circles). This absolutely stunning set is sterling silver with phenomenal turquoise inlay (that varies in color due to the age and being natural turquoise) and has lovely handmade beads that are strung on a foxtail wire for durability. The earrings feature a design similar to those on the blossoms of the necklace, and are the screw back style. Make this amazing set yours today!
MAKER: It is believed to be made by the Dishta family, although the set is not explicitly hallmarked; it bears all the traditional styles and works of the Dishta family. It is marked with etched initials of previous owners.
APPROX AGE: Circa 1950-1960s.
SIZE: The necklace measures approx. 23 inches around the neck and the pendant measures 2-1/4 inches long x 2-1/8 inches wide. The earrings measure 1-1/4 inches long x 3/4 inch wide. They weigh a total of 94.1 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.
