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Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 2000s
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 2000s

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 2000s

Located in Litchfield, CT

turquoise-set squash blossom necklace has it all -- color, quality, and size. The look is iconic western

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Needle Point Squash Blossom Necklace
Zuni Turquoise Needle Point Squash Blossom Necklace

Zuni Turquoise Needle Point Squash Blossom Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The most incredible squash blossom style necklace from the Zuni Native American tribe! Made of a

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Necklace Squash Blossom, Vintage, Turquoise, Lone Mountain, 1950S
Necklace Squash Blossom, Vintage, Turquoise, Lone Mountain, 1950S

Necklace Squash Blossom, Vintage, Turquoise, Lone Mountain, 1950S

Located in Geneva, CH

Necklace Squash Blossom, Vintage, Turquoise, Lone Mountain, 1950S. Rare, museum-quality squash

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Vintage 1950s Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 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 stunning example of traditional Navajo artistry, this vintage squash blossom necklace is

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Navajo pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

green Turquoise Chunks of stone placed in a handmade sterling silver squash blossom necklace Necklace

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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage 1970s Navajo squash blossom necklace featuring blue-green turquoise stones combine with

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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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 Sonoran Desert Turquoise (Sonoran Gold) and sterling silver squash blossom. 12 natural

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Doris Smallcanyon Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Doris Smallcanyon Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Doris Smallcanyon Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

turquoise. The necklace features classic squash blossom motifs along the double strand of Navajo pearl-style

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This striking vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace is a bold statement of Southwestern artistry

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace Shadow Box Squash Turquoise Matrix Navajo
Sterling Silver Necklace Shadow Box Squash Turquoise Matrix Navajo

Sterling Silver Necklace Shadow Box Squash Turquoise Matrix Navajo

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is a wonderful shadowbox squash Necklace. It has a double beads with 5 Sterling Silver shadow

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo old pawn Morenci turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom. 11 natural stones in twisted

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Silver and Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Navajo Silver and Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Navajo Silver and Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Vintage Navajo Silver and Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace c.1970s 209 Grams

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Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Super Gorgeous Native American Navajo Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Super Gorgeous Native American Navajo Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Super Gorgeous Native American Navajo Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Located in Media, PA

. Featuring vibrant blue turquoise stones, the necklace is adorned with intricate silver detailing. The

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Another stunning Navajo Squash blossom Sterling silver necklace. Shadow box set turquoise stones

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Old Pawn Kachina Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Sterling Silver Old Pawn Kachina Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Sterling Silver Old Pawn Kachina Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

1950s Kachina squash blossom. Pink Coral, Turquoise, Coral and Mother of pearl make up this

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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Superb Native American Squash Blossom Necklace With Spider Web Turquoise
Superb Native American Squash Blossom Necklace With Spider Web Turquoise

Superb Native American Squash Blossom Necklace With Spider Web Turquoise

Located in Media, PA

This is a Native American squash blossom necklace, a traditional piece of jewelry most commonly

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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pawn Butterfly link Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Sterling Silver Pawn Butterfly link Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Sterling Silver Pawn Butterfly link Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Massive handmade Turquoise hanging from a butterfly motif necklace. The craftsmanship on this is

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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with Coral & Turquoise

By Navajo

Located in Media, PA

This exquisite Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace is a striking example of traditional

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Vintage 1960s Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Signed Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a Navajo squash blossom necklace handcrafted in sterling silver and turquoise, signed NB, a

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Native American Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Native American Squash Blossom Necklace c.1960s 161 grams 64 cm

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Old Pawn Native American Sterling silver Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Old Pawn Native American Sterling silver Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Old Pawn Native American Sterling silver Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Gorgeous Old Pawn Navajo Squash Necklace. Large Naja at the center Double beaded chain Sterling

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Massive Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Silver + Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Massive Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Silver + Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Massive Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Silver + Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Sparks, NV

Spectacular vintage Navajo squash blossom with 17 turquoise stones. A truly stunning piece of

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling 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

Highly desirable Large Native American original Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Featuring

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Mid-20th Century American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Lonnie Miller Navajo 1970s Awarded
Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Lonnie Miller Navajo 1970s Awarded

Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Lonnie Miller Navajo 1970s Awarded

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award winning Squash Blossom necklace created by Lonnie Miller in the 1970s. The necklace received

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Vintage 1970s American Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Native American Turquoise Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace
Native American Turquoise Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace

Native American Turquoise Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Highly desirable Large Native American original Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Featuring

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Mid-20th Century American Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace with large pieces of turquoise. Necklace measures about 30

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

set squash blossom necklace has it all, color, quality and size. The look is iconic western Americana

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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by J. S. Bellson
Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by J. S. Bellson

Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by J. S. Bellson

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Vintage Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace is a piece

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Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

, this profuse squash blossom necklace has it all, color, quality, and size. Set with very blue

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace. Hallmarked on the back side. The Matching Bracelet and

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Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1970s Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earring Set
1970s Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earring Set

1970s Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom and Earring Set

Located in Towson, MD

One sterling silver (stamped STERLING) turquoise squash blossom set with fourteen 8x6 oval

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20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace and Earring Set by Violet Nez
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace and Earring Set by Violet Nez

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace and Earring Set by Violet Nez

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

57 matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones is on a 26” sterling necklace with 12 squash blossoms

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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace by Fatoya Yazzie
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace by Fatoya Yazzie

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace by Fatoya Yazzie

Located in Litchfield, CT

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

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1990s American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Indian Squash Blossom Necklace, 211.2g
Sterling Silver Indian Squash Blossom Necklace, 211.2g

Sterling Silver Indian Squash Blossom Necklace, 211.2g

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

turquoise squash blossom necklace. Tests sterling silver and weighs 211.2 grams gross weight. Natural blue

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Native American petit Point squash blossom necklace 1960s
Sterling Silver Native American petit Point squash blossom necklace 1960s

Sterling Silver Native American petit Point squash blossom necklace 1960s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Petit squash blossom necklace with blue turquoise with a Double Beaded chain. Large Naja pendant in

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

Sterling Silver Squash Blossom

Located in Towson, MD

One sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom measuring 22 inches long with a traditional hook

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Vintage 1980s Native American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Jane L. Peynetsa Zuni Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure
Jane L. Peynetsa Zuni Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure

Jane L. Peynetsa Zuni Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure

Located in Philadelphia, PA

sterling silver. Comprising a squash blossom form necklace with intricate needlepoint turquoise cabochons

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling Silver & Red Coral Cluster Naja
Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling Silver & Red Coral Cluster Naja

Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling Silver & Red Coral Cluster Naja

Located in Media, PA

Add a striking piece of Southwestern artistry to your collection with this vintage Navajo squash

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Vintage 1970s Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Zuni Bumble Bee Squash Blossom Necklace 1975 Tanner Chaney
Sterling Silver Zuni Bumble Bee Squash Blossom Necklace 1975 Tanner Chaney

Sterling Silver Zuni Bumble Bee Squash Blossom Necklace 1975 Tanner Chaney

Located in Wallkill, NY

inlay honey bee squash blossom necklace set. Zuni artist Sensa Eustace created this circa 1970's

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Inlaid Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace and Bracelet by Rosita Wallace
Zuni Inlaid Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace and Bracelet by Rosita Wallace

Zuni Inlaid Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace and Bracelet by Rosita Wallace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

beautifully inlaid with turquoise, jet, spiny lobster and mother of pearl. This impressive squash blossom

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Zuni Peyote Bird Inlay Squash Blossom Silver Vera Luna Necklace
Native American Zuni Peyote Bird Inlay Squash Blossom Silver Vera Luna Necklace

Native American Zuni Peyote Bird Inlay Squash Blossom Silver Vera Luna Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This exquisite Vera Luna Peyote sterling silver squash blossom necklace features 12 peyote bird

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20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Statement Necklace & Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Statement Necklace & Earrings

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Statement Necklace & Earrings

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage sterling silver and turquoise necklace featuring a double beaded chain accented with eight

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Mid-20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace and Horse Shoe Naja with Turquoise
Vintage Silver Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace and Horse Shoe Naja with Turquoise

Vintage Silver Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace and Horse Shoe Naja with Turquoise

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Zuni Squash Blossom necklace with 12 squash blossoms and a horse shoe Naja. Silver with

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Pretty Melvin Thompson, Navajo Manassar Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace
Pretty Melvin Thompson, Navajo Manassar Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace

Pretty Melvin Thompson, Navajo Manassar Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace

By Melvin Thompson

Located in Pasadena, CA

This beautiful Navajo squash necklace is made by Melvin Thompson. The Manassar turquoise is from

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Vintage 1970s American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

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

Navajo Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The 27- inch necklace is comprised of eighteen turquoise irregular cabochons, bezel-set in a horse

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20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

silver eccentric beads comprise the flexible upper part of the necklace and showcase ten turquoise stones

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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Sterling Indian Pawn Turquoise Squash Vintage Necklace, 1930s
Sterling Indian Pawn Turquoise Squash Vintage Necklace, 1930s

Sterling Indian Pawn Turquoise Squash Vintage Necklace, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

squash centerpiece has the horseshoe design with all the turquoise bezel set in silver. The necklace is

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Vintage 1930s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Greenport, NY

This is a beautiful vintage Southwest Navajo all sterling silver squash blossom necklace. No

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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
20th Century Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

20th Century Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Navajo Style Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Choker Necklace. This finely

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20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

1990 Native American Squash Blossom Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
1990 Native American Squash Blossom Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

1990 Native American Squash Blossom Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in New York, NY

link necklace supporting bezel set turquoise stones; large pendant also decorated with turquoise

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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Signed Tony Garcia Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Signed Tony Garcia Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Signed Tony Garcia Native American Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An exceptional handmade and signed Tony Garcia Native American turquoise squash blossom necklace

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American 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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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

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.