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Native Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Native Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

Native Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native Kingman turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace with 16 exceptional stones set in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Benny Chapo Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom
Benny Chapo Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom

Benny Chapo Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Benny Chapo Material: sterling silver Weight: 102.90 grams Dimensions: necklace measures

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Squash Blossom Kingman Stone Necklace Earring set by Jeffrey James
Turquoise Squash Blossom Kingman Stone Necklace Earring set by Jeffrey James

Turquoise Squash Blossom Kingman Stone Necklace Earring set by Jeffrey James

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace and earrings by Navajo silversmith Jeffrey James

Category

Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Easter Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Navajo Easter Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

Navajo Easter Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Stunning Navajo Easter Blue mine turquoise and sterling squash blossom. Each stone approximately 1

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Old Pawn Native Coin Squash Blossom Necklace
Old Pawn Native Coin Squash Blossom Necklace

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Silver Blue Turquoise Squash Blossom, 21 to 24 Inches
American West Silver Blue Turquoise Squash Blossom, 21 to 24 Inches

American West Silver Blue Turquoise Squash Blossom, 21 to 24 Inches

Located in New York, NY

• Squash Blossom necklace features a center Naja; 8 stations of Squash Blossoms; double row of

Category

2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Owl Squash Blossom Style Necklace
Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Owl Squash Blossom Style Necklace

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings
Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings

Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

dated 1898, 1892, 1899 and 1911. The turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona. Necklace and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Horseshoe Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Horseshoe Squash Blossom Necklace

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Horseshoe Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Horseshoe Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American
Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American

Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American

By florence Lahaleon

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is a stunning example of our Native American craftsmanship. Handmade Sun face Squash set in

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom

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

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Peyote Bird Chip Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Zuni
Sterling Silver Peyote Bird Chip Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Zuni

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom by Nellie Tso (Wow! Fleur-De-Lis!)
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom by Nellie Tso (Wow! Fleur-De-Lis!)

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom by Nellie Tso (Wow! Fleur-De-Lis!)

Located in Litchfield, CT

large turquoise-set squash blossom necklace has it all -- color, quality, and size. Made by Nellie Tso

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Old pawn vintage Southwest Navajo Indian sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace. No

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Mid-20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porfilio Sheyka Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings
Porfilio Sheyka Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings

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

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 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. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Eighteen

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pretty Navajo Coin Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, circa 1930
Vintage Pretty Navajo Coin Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, circa 1930

Vintage Pretty Navajo Coin Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, circa 1930

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Pasadena, CA

This beautiful vintage Navajo coin silver and turquoise squash necklace is circa 1930. It is 24

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

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

HUGE Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible Old Pawn Native American squash blossom necklace with over 20 natural blue turquoise

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Small Vintage Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Small Vintage Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Small Vintage Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Small vintage turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace

Category

20th Century American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Navajo or Zuni Morency Turquoise stone Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo or Zuni Morency Turquoise stone Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo or Zuni Morency Turquoise stone Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Paris, FR

This magnificent squash blossom and naja necklace is a very fine example of Native American

Category

Vintage 1960s More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Brown Speckled Shell Squash Naja Necklace
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Brown Speckled Shell Squash Naja Necklace

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Brown Speckled Shell Squash Naja Necklace

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

turquoise pieces and squash blossoms (excluding centerpiece) Sterling silver bead double strand necklace

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Anna Sheffield Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Grey Diamond Squash Blossom Necklace
Anna Sheffield Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Grey Diamond Squash Blossom Necklace

Anna Sheffield Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Grey Diamond Squash Blossom Necklace

By Anna Sheffield

Located in New York, NY

meleé. This circa 1980's Squash Blossom necklace is reprised to stunning effect with halos of silver

Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Category

20th Century American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Zuni Indian Sterling Squash Necklace and Earrings
Zuni Indian Sterling Squash Necklace and Earrings

Zuni Indian Sterling Squash Necklace and Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Zuni Indian Sterling Squash Necklace and Earrings - inlaid with mother of pearl, turquoise, red

Category

20th Century American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Spectacular Turquoise-Set Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Spectacular Turquoise-Set Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Spectacular Turquoise-Set Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

blossom necklace has it all, color, quality, and size. Set with very large and fine turquoise, this is a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A striking squash blossom necklace featuring turquoise stones in a vivid blue hue, set in sterling

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A striking and bold squash blossom necklace featuring turquoise stones in a vivid blue hue, set in

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Media, PA

This stunning Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace is a timeless piece of Native American

Category

Vintage 1960s Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Pendant Necklace
Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Pendant Necklace

Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Pendant Necklace

Located in Towson, MD

This is a spectacular estate vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace crafted in sterling silver and

Category

20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom
Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom

Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: sterling silver Gemstones: turquoise Dimensions: necklace is 21

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 191g Turquoise 25.5"
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 191g Turquoise 25.5"

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 191g Turquoise 25.5"

Located in Media, PA

eBay Title: Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 191g Turquoise 25.5" Signed SY

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Vintage 1970s Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native Navajo Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Bracelet Set
Vintage Native Navajo Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Bracelet Set

Vintage Native Navajo Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Bracelet Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Native American Navajo silver turquoise squash blossom necklace and bracelet set showcases

Category

20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Genuine Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Native American Sterling Silver Genuine Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Native American Sterling Silver Genuine Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Necklace. Featuring 17 Turquoise Sleeping Beauty stations with a large center horseshoe Pendant. Measuring

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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American Indian Squash Blossom Silver Turquoise and Enamel Pendant Necklace
American Indian Squash Blossom Silver Turquoise and Enamel Pendant Necklace

American Indian Squash Blossom Silver Turquoise and Enamel Pendant Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

American Indian Squash Blossom Silver Turquoise and Enamel Pendant Necklace Product details

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom
Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom

Located in Towson, MD

One sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace strung with fifty-six 13mm sterling

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20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Squash Blossom Necklace Shadowbox Sterling Silver And Turquoise Navajo 1970s
Squash Blossom Necklace Shadowbox Sterling Silver And Turquoise Navajo 1970s

Squash Blossom Necklace Shadowbox Sterling Silver And Turquoise Navajo 1970s

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Massive vintage necklace from the 1970s features sterling silver and turquoise. The necklace is

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace Estate Find
Native American Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace Estate Find

Native American Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace Estate Find

Located in Montreal, QC

Highly desirable Large Native American original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Green Turquoise

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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise
Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise

Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise

By Navajo

Located in Miami, FL

by the Navajo native Americans back in the 1950. This squash blossom necklace was entirely crafted in

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Vintage 1950s North American Native American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace features a double strand of pearls with large pieces of

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: sterling silver Dimensions: necklace measures 26” long Weight: 276.3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace in Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral
Zuni Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace in Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral

Zuni Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace in Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral

By Zuni

Located in Berkeley, CA

Zuni Inlay Sun Face Sun God Necklace with Mother of Pearl, Turquoise and Red Coral set in Sterling

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash and Earrings Set
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash and Earrings Set

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash and Earrings Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace and matching dangle

Category

2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise & Sterling Silver Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings
Zuni Turquoise & Sterling Silver Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings

Zuni Turquoise & Sterling Silver Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earrings

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Zuni turquoise & sterling silver needlepoint squash blossom necklace & screw-back earrings by S.B

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Navajo turquoise & sterling silver squash blossom necklace, early-mid 20th century. A massive

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Indian Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, 143 Grams
Vintage Indian Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, 143 Grams

Vintage Indian Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, 143 Grams

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Navajo Indian SIlver and Turquoise Squash Necklace, 28 Inches Long, 143 Grams Total Weight

Category

20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Native American Navajo-Style squash blossom necklace featuring turquoise flowers strung between a

Category

Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Silver Squash Blossom turquoise necklace
Silver Squash Blossom turquoise necklace

Silver Squash Blossom turquoise necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

In the traditional Squash blossom style, measuring 22 inches in length.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

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 Easter Blue turquoise squash blossom. Ten quality, natural stones set in

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Native American squash blossom turquoise and sterling silver necklace. Weighs 190 grams gross

Category

Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Silver Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Silver Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A striking and bold squash blossom necklace featuring turquoise stones in a vivid blue hue, set in

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 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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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.