Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

This Navajo squash blossom necklace for sale, composed of silver and turquoise, dates to the early 20th century. This rounded silver bead necklace features 14 squash blossoms, and each blossom is decorated with an oblong turquoise gemstone. The naja is further decorated with twisted-wire and four additional oblong turquoise gemstones. The reverse hook clasp is easily connected, and the necklace has been restrung on a thick metal wire, providing for a secure and confident fit. The antique silver is well tarnished and has a great antique silver appearance.

The history of the Navajo squash blossom necklace was designed as a talisman for protection, and the design of the squash blossom form spreading outward. First assimilated during the end of the 19th century, the Navajo tribe were the first to create the necklace after their encounters with Spanish Mexicans who had created similarly designed talismans for centuries. From their contact with Europeans, who had originally crafted these types of amulets and talismans necklaces. This genuine Navajo blossom necklace is a fine purchase for anyone that collects North American Indian jewelry, is looking for blossom necklaces for sale, or is looking to buy Navajo silver jewelry.