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Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. 18 exceptional Kingman turquoise

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Exceptional Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom necklace. Large natural

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Native American sterling silver and turquoise, squash blossom necklace. Gross weight is 4.3 troy

Category

Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Vintage Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Vintage Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

This vintage squash blossom necklace features natural native american green and blue turquoise. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Native Cerillos Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Native Cerillos Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Native Cerillos Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Old Pawn Native Cerrillos Mine turquoise squash blossom on handmade Navajo chain with beads and 10

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo squash blossom necklace with dangle matching earrings. Signed by J. Long. The Turquoise is

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Inspired Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Inspired Necklace

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Inspired Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Old pawn Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise necklace with large leaf design turquoise

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A stunning vintage squash blossom necklace crafted in sterling silver and set with vibrant natural

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace is a substantial handcrafted piece of Southwestern

Category

Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Red Mountain Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Red Mountain Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Red Mountain Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo squash blossom necklace. Double strand necklace has ten stones in butterfly shadowbox

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Squash Blossom necklace with eight turquoise stone naja and ten turquoise stone rope. Old

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native Squash Blossom Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
Native Squash Blossom Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace

Native Squash Blossom Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native squash blossom turquoise and sterling silver necklace. Ten Kingman turquoise stones on

Category

20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace with thirteen natural turquoise stones set in

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sand cast turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 10 quality Kingman turquoise

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Battle Mountain turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace. Ten natural, quality

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten large quality stones set in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten natural stones in shadow box

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

najas necklaces new item red mountain sam's pick silver dollars squash blossoms turquoise Family Owned

Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This striking Navajo squash blossom necklace is crafted in sterling silver and set with vivid blue

Category

Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

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. Each stone is set in

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kingman Mine squash blossom necklace on Navajo beaded chain. Featuring eight large nuggets of

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"

Located in Greer, SC

Petite squash blossom necklace created in 925 sterling silver and features vibrant blue turquoise

Category

20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling and Manassa Turquoise Silver Dollar Squash Blossom Necklace
Sterling and Manassa Turquoise Silver Dollar Squash Blossom Necklace

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. Marked sterling

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 12 quality Kingman turquoise stones on each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sand cast sterling squash blossom necklace. Each sand cast petal with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940

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

Category

20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace Leather Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace Leather Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
Zuni Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

Zuni Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

symbol of their revered squash. Initially the necklaces were rather simple with the tri-petal silver

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom. Ten natural stones set in shadow box

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Silver Green Turquoise Arrowhead Squash Blossom Necklace, 18
American West Silver Green Turquoise Arrowhead Squash Blossom Necklace, 18

American West Silver Green Turquoise Arrowhead Squash Blossom Necklace, 18

Located in New York, NY

naturally colorful Southwestern Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Green Turquoise necklace features a double

Category

2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

His and Hers Navajo Copper and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklaces
His and Hers Navajo Copper and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklaces

His and Hers Navajo Copper and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklaces

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Rare pair of Navajo copper squash blossoms. Made from hammered pennies and exceptional turquoise

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Copper

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo squash blossom necklace with coral and turquoise. Each "squash blossom" having three coral

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo King's Manassa Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo King's Manassa Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo King's Manassa Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Large squash blossom necklace with 17 Kings Manassa turquoise nuggets and silver leaf setting. Each

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

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. Stones on

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Silver Green Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-21"
American West Silver Green Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-21"

American West Silver Green Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-21"

Located in New York, NY

• Features oval Green Turquoise gemstones with a Naja design at the center and squash blossom

Category

2010s North American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace
American West Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace

American West Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Southwest-inspired Sterling Silver necklace with fancy pear-cut Kingman Turquoise gemstones; naja

Category

2010s Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-20"
American West Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-20"

American West Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-20"

Located in New York, NY

• Southwest-inspired Sterling Silver necklace with oval Kingman Turquoise gemstones; naja design at

Category

2010s North American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Liberty Coin Squash and Turquoise Blossom
Liberty Coin Squash and Turquoise Blossom

Liberty Coin Squash and Turquoise Blossom

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace made from soldered mercury dime, or winged

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 23 3/4" - 925
Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 23 3/4" - 925

Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 23 3/4" - 925

Located in Greensboro, NC

Design: Squash Blossom Necklace Native American Artisan: Unsigned Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Era

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Concha Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace, 17" to 20"
Sterling Silver Turquoise Concha Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace, 17" to 20"

Sterling Silver Turquoise Concha Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace, 17" to 20"

Located in New York, NY

• Concha and butterfly stations with oval Green Turquoise cabochon; center naja design with concha

Category

2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

this super rare squash blossom necklace. Today, due to the scarcity of the turquoise the necklace would

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with natural

Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with natural untreated Golden Hill

Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Squash by Francis Begay
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Squash by Francis Begay

Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Squash by Francis Begay

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise squash blossom set. Set having squash blossom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Kingman Squash Blossom Necklace

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Sterling Squash Blossom Old Pawn
Navajo Turquoise Sterling Squash Blossom Old Pawn

Navajo Turquoise Sterling Squash Blossom Old Pawn

Located in Wallkill, NY

Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Sterling Squash Blossom This is stunning! Kingman Turquoise Stones make

Category

Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earrings
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earrings

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

, and the Navajo adapted it as a symbol of their revered squash. Initially the necklaces were rather

Category

2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Turquoise Squash Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate turquoise squash necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 97 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect turquoise squash necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a turquoise squash necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Navajo, Zuni and Anna Sheffield are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Most of our turquoise squash necklace for sale are for women, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Turquoise Squash Necklace?

The price for a turquoise squash necklace starts at $300 and tops out at $45,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,040.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

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.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Turquoise Squash Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A squash necklace is a necklace in silver and turquoise consisting of round silver beads interspersed with beads that look like they are blooming, all leading down to what looks like a horseshoe or, some would say, a crescent moon turned on its side. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage squash necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A squash blossom Indian necklace is a necklace made of silver and turquoise beads that look like they bloom. These necklaces are believed to have been originally handcrafted by members of the Navajo tribe. The name in their native language means “the bead which spreads out.” Shop for squash blossom Indian necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a squash blossom necklace is real, check for a small amount of turquoise, the authentic squash blossoms don’t have much turquoise. Look for simple styles, wear and aging signs. Shop a large collection of squash blossom necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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