AUTHENTIC American Indian Old Pawn Squash Blossom 27 Turquoise Necklace

  

AUTHENTIC Old Pawn Antique Navajo Turquoise and. 925 Sterling Silver Native American Squash Blossom Necklace! This is a very old Squash Blossom Necklace.

Whether you are looking for a special gift or a statement piece for yourself, this Navajo Native American necklace is sure to be a cherished addition to your jewelry collection. The craftsmanship and quality of this necklace is outstanding! The necklace is approximately 27 inches in length. The Naja Pendant is approximately 3 1/4 inches in width and 3 1/4 inches in length. The 8 sterling silver squash blossoms are approximately 1 3/4 inches in length and there is a beautiful blue turquoise bezel set gemstone in each blossom. There are a total of 16 bezel set turquoise gemstones in this antique squash blossom necklace. This antique Squash Blossom necklace is perfect to wear for any occasion.

The squash blossom necklace is often recognized as being rooted in Southwest jewelry traditions of the. People, adopted by the Zuni and Hopi, and is also traditionally found in works by the Plains Tribes.

The Navajo are believed to be the first tribe to begin using the Squash Blossom design around the 1870's. By the turn of the 20th century several other surrounding tribes had adopted the design as well. This timeline means that the Squash Blossom may be the first piece of Native designed jewelry that also had European Influence. Perhaps the most attractive quality of the squash blossom design is the strength it portrays on the individual wearing it.

There is a sense of individuality and boldness that is incorporated with each squash blossom. The squash blossom necklace carries deep meanings: A bundance and Life. The squash blossom symbolizes fertility, abundance, and life.

Its roots lie in the. The Naja pendant, resembling a squash blossom flower, it is believed to provide protection and good luck.