Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Highly Desirable Native American Original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. A
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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L 29 in
Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 26 1/4" 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Necklace Style: Beaded Wire
Fastening Type: Hook Clasp
Theme: Squash Blossom
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise
Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 25 3/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
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Necklace Style: Beaded Wire
Fastening Type: Hook Clasp
Theme: Squash Blossom
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise
Vintage Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage squash blossom necklace features natural native american green and blue turquoise. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully made vintage necklace features natural Kingman mine turquoise in Arizona. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Native American Squash Blossom Necklace, Unsigned
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous Native American squash blossom necklace with over 190 natural turquoise stones. This
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Mid-20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Statement Necklace. Approx. 22" long. Weighing approx. 299.2 g. Fabulous
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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L 22 in
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
MASSIVE / Heavy Vintage Handcrafted by Navajo silversmith, Charles Johnson oxidized sterling
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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
MASSIVE / Heavy Vintage Handcrafted by Navajo silversmith, Charles Johnson oxidized sterling
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Squash Blossom Necklace. Approx. 23" long. Weighing approx. 36.2 g. Fabulous Rare Design! More Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
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
Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace by Eskie Tsosie
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
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H 1.38 in L 24 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
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W 1.5 in L 24 in
Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver .925 30" Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Turquoise Squash blossom.
Measures approximately 30"
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Native American Navajo silver Turquoise squash blossom necklace
Located in London, GB
blossom necklace.
In the classic Navajo Silver squash blossom design with blue green turquoise inlays
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20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
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 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
Chanel Stunning Poured Glass and Pearl Runway Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful and amazing vintage necklace by Chanel features four clustered poured glass red
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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51.14 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamond set in platinum.
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Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
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14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone.
Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts.
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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 Sterling Silver. Made up of Turquoise, coral and Mother of pearl Hallmarked on the b...
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Mother Of Pearl Clover Gemstone Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
Clover shaped Mother of Pearls flanked by Pink Aventurine gemstones and gold-plated accents on stretchy elastic cord.
30" length.
Due to the uniqueness of natural gemstones, each ...
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Native American Kachina Dancer gold Inlaid Coral Turquoise Opal Pendant necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Southwestern 14k Gold Kachina. You see these a lot in silver but this one is made in 14K Gold Chain and Pendant. Inlaid stones made up the body. It measures 1.56 inches top to bottom...
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
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Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
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Sterling Silver Navajo Cuff Bracelet Turquoise & Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Old Pawn Sterling bracelet with both Turquoise and Coral bezel set in Sterling. 3 Feathered detailing on bracelet. Early Craftsmanship, simply stunning. Hallmarked Double Fe...
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Vintage 1940s American Cuff Bracelets
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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Victorian 1870 Festoon Drop Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 96.65 Cts Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 19th century Festoon drop Necklace with Turquoises.
A magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, most probably British created during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901),...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
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4 Carat Bezel Set Aquamarine Gemstone Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet 61.9 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bracelet featuring 19 links weighing 61.9 grams.
Great for stacking!
More link bracelets in stock.
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1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is massive in size with Nuggets of Turquoise set in Sterling Silver. It is Hallmarked inside Ring. Measuring 1.75 in top to bottom x 1.12 in wide. It is a Size 4.25. This is out...
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Turquoise Navajo Native American Bracelet Monumental Sterling Silver Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Native American Navajo Cuff Bracelet with a spectacular natural Turquoise stone of monumental 2.5 inch size. The early bracelet is a masterpiece of Navajo...
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H 3 in W 2.14 in
Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Bear claw with turquoise and coral. Twelve claws total. Exceptional; museum quality.
PERIOD: Est before 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Sout...
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Vintage 1940s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bird Ring Zuni Sammy & Esther Guardian Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Zuni Inlaid ring made by Sammy and Esther Guardian. Large oval sterling silver top inlaid with Turquoise, Coral, mother of pearl and malachite. Measuring 1.30 in. top to bottom ...
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cuff bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning sterling silver cuff bracelet features beautiful coral, turquoise and hardstones!
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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Large Old Pawn Navajo Teepee Design Silver, Turquoise, & Coral Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Navajo silver cuff bracelet.
With engraved teepee and peyote bird designs.
Set throughout with chip turquoise and coral inlay.
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H 1.97 in W 2.56 in D 2.17 in
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Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
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20th Century American Native American More Necklaces
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Turquoise, Silver
Small Vintage Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace
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Turquoise, Silver
Anna Sheffield Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Grey Diamond Squash Blossom Necklace
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
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This circa 1980's Squash Blossom necklace is reprised to stunning effect with halos of silver
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2010s American Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Squash Blossom Necklaces, circa 1940
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautiful and unusual vintage Zuni squash blossom necklace, made of sterling silver and natural
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
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Turquoise, Silver
Native American Squash Blossom Style Sterling Silver Pietersite Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Native American Squash Blossom Style Sterling Silver Pietersite Necklace-
This lovely
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20th Century Unknown Native American Link Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
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
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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Silver
Navajo Native American Squash Blossom Necklace with Helping Hands Naja
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Native American Navajo squash blossom necklace with 2.25" by 2.5" helping hands Naja. Necklace
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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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
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Navajo Coral and Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This necklace is an antique dream! Be prepared for all the compliments after receiving this vintage
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Squash Blossom Turquoise Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage squash blossom necklace made of cabochon turquoise stones, set in silver. 24" long, with a
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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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Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
, this large tufa stone cast squash blossom necklace has it all, art style, quality, and size. The look
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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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Necklace Squash Blossom, Vintage, Turquoise, Lone Mountain, 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
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Rare, museum-quality squash
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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
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Vintage Sterling Silver Native American Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Native American Navajo Hand-Wrought and Hand-Engraved All Silver Squash
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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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
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Turquoise, Silver
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
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Silver Squash Blossom the Naja Turquoise Large Statement Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful Navajo statement necklace was crafted in solid silver and features unique squash
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Turquoise, Silver
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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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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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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 2.83 in L 28 in
Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Handmade Turquoise 24" Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Navajo Handmade Sterling Silver .925 Turquoise Squash blossom.
Measures approximately 24
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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
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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
H 2 in W 19 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Silver Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace and Horse Shoe Naja with Turquoise
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
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Vintage Native American Style Sterling & Coral Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Native American style sterling silver and coral bear claw disc squash blossom necklace
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Vintage Navajo Coral Squash Necklace
By Navajo
Located in New York, NY
This rare and beauty Navajo Squash necklace is made of sterling Silver with coral. The sterling
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Vintage Sterling Navajo Turquoise and Mother-Of-Pearl Squash Necklace
By Navajo
Located in New York, NY
segments are 1-3/4” x 3/4”. The squash blossom measures 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” and is in excellent condition.
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Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Santa Fe, NM
An unusual and highly ornate stamped sterling silver squash blossom necklace. Fourteen squash
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Mid-20th Century Navajo Native American Objects
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Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The squash blossom necklace is an iconic piece from the American southwest. This necklace is a
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise & Coral Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Native American-style double-sterling silver bead, turquoise, and coral squash blossom
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Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Naja Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Navajo sterling silver and turquoise shadow box set Naja squash blossom necklace. 15
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Native American Indian Fine Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage Native American Navajo silver and coral squash blossom necklace
Classic Navajo
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Vintage 1960s North American Native American Objects
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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace. Authentic hand constructed sterling item features
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage squash blossom necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage squash blossom necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage squash blossom necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Turquoise rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage squash blossom necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace?
The price for a vintage squash blossom necklace starts at $626 and tops out at $5,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,295.
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022To 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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