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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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Native American silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. The silver beads test .925% silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Native American sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. The silver tests .925% using

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Navajo Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Sterling 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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

Zuni Sleeping Beauty and sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set by Zuni silversmith Susie

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Coral, 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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

turquoise stones. The design features graduated silver beads adorned with classic squash blossom elements

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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Late 20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with Naja Pendant
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with Naja Pendant

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with Naja Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A classic vintage squash blossom necklace crafted in sterling silver and centered by a sculptural

Category

20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

squash blossoms turquoise Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and

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1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

1960s American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise

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

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom

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. Center

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

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20th Century Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with Turquoise, 170 Grams, 24"
Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with Turquoise, 170 Grams, 24"

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

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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 Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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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1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Lot of 4 Vintage DC Sterling Silver Turquoise Set w/ Squash Blossom Necklace
Lot of 4 Vintage DC Sterling Silver Turquoise Set w/ Squash Blossom Necklace

Lot of 4 Vintage DC Sterling Silver Turquoise Set w/ Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

turquoise cabochons. This coordinated set includes a statement necklace with a crescent-shaped focal design

Category

20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, 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

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 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

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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling 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

1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

Beaded blossoms with three silver dollars dated 1894, 1902, and 1906; and four silver half dollars

Category

1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

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

1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

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

1970s American Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage turquoise squash blossom 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 Enamel — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect vintage turquoise squash blossom 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 20th Century. A vintage turquoise squash blossom from Navajo, Zuni and PORFILIO & ANN SHEYKA — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage turquoise squash blossom can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Turquoise rings, from our inventory of 56, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and uncut versions for sale. Most of our vintage turquoise squash blossom for sale are for women, but there are 36 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom?

Prices for a vintage turquoise squash blossom can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $30,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,200.

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. 

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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.