Navajo Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo green turquoise and coral sterling silver squash blossom necklace. 14 floral petals consisting of eight natural untreated turquoise stones with one center coral stone on each ...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Victor Moses Begay Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Navajo squash blossom necklace by Victor Moses Begay combines traditional Southwestern design with turquoise and sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Bright sterling silver squash blossom with brilliant Bisbee turquoise stones.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling and Manassa Turquoise Silver Dollar Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom with beautiful Manassa Mine turquoise on Navajo pearl chain.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Native American Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Highly desirable Turquoise Vintage Native American Original Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Sterling Silver Necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Spiny Oyster & Charoite Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This sterling silver squash blossom necklace brings together blue turquoise, red coral, orange spiny oyster, and purple charoite in a vivid procession of color along a beaded silver ...
Coral, Turquoise, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and squash blossom. Each bead is a coin hand stamped together.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace old pawn necklace. Featuring twenty Morenci turquoise stones with bright coloring and beautiful matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace Leather Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricate detailing on this squash with Large Turquoise beaded Naja at the center. Has 4 beaded on leather accents running up each side. Attached to a double sterling silver chain. M...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$3,200 / item
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo old pawn squash blossom. The turquoise is from the Cerrillos Mine in New Mexico.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with Golden Hill turquoise by Navajo silversmith Thomas Francisco.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
American West Silver Green Turquoise Arrowhead Squash Blossom Necklace, 18
Located in New York, NY
. • Features a double strand of 8mm oxidized polished beads with seven Green Turquoise gemstones. There are four squash blossom stations with 17x13 mm arrowhead-shaped gemstones.
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling squash blossom. 12 stones on double strand Navajo pearl sterling bead chain, approximately 1" each.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Sterling Silver and Turquoise Petite Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage Native made sterling silver and turquoise petite squash blossom necklace. Six stone naja with drop, ten stones on necklace- seventeen stones total.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Reversible Silver Turquoise and Multi Stone Earring & Squash Blossom Set
Located in New York, NY
A striking and versatile vintage squash blossom jewelry set, crafted in silver and designed with a unique double-sided presentation.
Turquoise, Silver
American West Sterling Silver Turquoise Naja Squash Blossom Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Statement necklace features 6 oval Kingman Turquoise cabochon stations; double row of Sterling Silver native pearl beads; center naja with Kingman Turquoise cabochons, bezel settin...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage J.B.J. Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Navajo squash blossom necklace is crafted in sterling silver with a double strand of graduated silver beads.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native Deep Blue Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Highly desirable Deep Blue Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Native American original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with Turquoise, 170 Grams, 24"
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with Turquoise, 170 Grams, 24" Description: Vintage sterling silver squash blossom necklace containing multiple natural turquoise cab...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stone Vintage Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stone Vintage Necklace exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship and timeless Southwestern artistry.
Navajo Sterling Silver Pearl Squash Blossom Turquoise Vintage Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stone Vintage Necklace embodies intricate craftsmanship and timeless Southwestern design.
Navajo Kingman Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom with Kingman turquoise. Featuring 18 beautiful bright blue stones with dark matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Easter Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklac
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage Native American turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Lot of 4 Vintage DC Sterling Silver Turquoise Set w/ Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage four-piece jewelry set crafted in sterling silver and set with vibrant natural turquoise cabochons. This coordinated set includes a statement necklace with a cresc...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Porfilio Sheyka Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings
By PORFILIO & ANN SHEYKA
Located in Stamford, CT
Porfilio Sheyka 1976 Vintage Zuni squash blossom sterling silver necklace with inlaid mother of pearl, coral, turquoise and serpentine.
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Old Pawn Native Coin Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native made coin squash blossom necklace. Single nugget of Red Mountain turquoise set in silver naja.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Rainbow Yei Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage Navajo sterling silver and turquoise rainbow Yei squash blossom necklace. Double strand Navajo pearl sterling bead necklace with large rainbow Yei naja with single turquoise ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Owl Squash Blossom Style Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
Vintage and handmade this stunning squash blossom styled necklace is set with mother of pearl, turquoise, coral and shell.
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded blossoms with three silver dollars dated 1894, 1902, and 1906; and four silver half dollars dated 1898, 1892, 1899 and 1911. The turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Horseshoe Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic large vintage Navajo Native American turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Horseshoe Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic vintage Navajo Native American turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Inlay Thunderbird Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings Set
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage Native American Zuni inlaid thunderbird squash blossom necklace and matching earrings. Exceptionally crafted swooping thunderbird design with complementary design.
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom by Nellie Tso (Wow! Fleur-De-Lis!)
Located in Litchfield, CT
A marvelous example of Navajo silver smithing, this large turquoise-set squash blossom necklace has it all -- color, quality, and size.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Peyote Bird Chip Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Zuni
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Silver silver Squash Blossom necklace Crushed Turquoise and Coral Measures Naja is 2.90 inches x 2.24 Down to 2 inches x 1.40 inches Double beaded Total length is 30 inche...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Exceptional Old-Stock Nevada Turquoise Nugget Ring with Handmade Silver Setting
Located in Northampton, MA
This piece wears like a small work of art—substantial, dimensional, and full of organic presence. It is the type of turquoise that once adorned early squash blossoms and ceremonial n...
Turquoise, Silver
American West Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Statement Necklace, 18 to 21 Inches
Located in New York, NY
There are four Sterling Silver squash blossom stations with 17x13mm arrowhead-shaped Kingman Turquoise gemstones.
Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling squash blossom. Ten raw stones on sides set in twisted rope and leaf border with hand stamped palmettes.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom necklace. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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