Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940

$3,600
£2,733.06
€3,126.04
CA$5,029.72
A$5,594.15
CHF 2,921.09
MX$68,074.84
NOK 37,306.79
SEK 34,987.18
DKK 23,330.80
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940. The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit the wearer. Elegance personified. This is a finely crafted and delicate example of the classic squash blossom necklace almost entirely in silver with turquoise tipped naja. The motifs in the squash blossom necklace have a long multicultural history, originating possibly with the Moors in North Africa, and migrating via the Spaniards to the New Mexican territories. Navajo or Dine people however were the first to introduce the necklace with both blossoms and naja, sometimes entirely in silver and sometimes with turquoise.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    83.85 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 1.65 in (41.91 mm)Length: 22.75 in (577.85 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1940
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MC68711stDibs: LU105214505492

More From This Seller

View All
Larry Golsh Turquoise and Tufa Cast Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning, handmade turquoise and 14-karat yellow gold necklace and pendant were made by a jewelry artist who once trained in architecture. Larry Golsh, of the Pala Mission and Cherokee peoples, is one of the last living greats of the post-Loloma generation. Designed as a long, tapered rectangle, the pendant features three jagged lines beneath a vivid turquoise stone. The rugged texture of the tufa-cast gold. This impressive modernist jewel weighs 98.5 grams. The pendant measures 4” x 1.25”, and the chain, 22 inches long, complements the pendant’s bold yet elegant design. In perfect condition, this striking necklace is suited for both men and women. Larry Golsh is considered one of the icons of contemporary Native American jewelry...
Category

20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lella Valle Vignelli Sterling Silver " Seicento" Necklace 2003
Located in New York, NY
A collectible sterling silver "Seicento" necklace by Lella Valle Vignelli for San Lorenzo, Italy, 2003. The necklace is stamped with Italian hallmarks, 925, Imv, Z San Lorenzo. Lella Valle Vignelli, one of Itay's most important modernist post-WWII designers (working with her husband Massimo), crafted the SEICENTO silver necklace, referring to a style of Italian art of the seventeenth century. The necklace’s design is a modern take on the Elizabethan-style collar, offering any ensemble a distinctive and sophisticated touch. This flattering creation seamlessly combines exceptional design with exquisite silversmithing craftsmanship. The necklace rests comfortably on the neck and will spark conversation at any gathering. Lella Valle Vignelli, known professionally as Lella Vignelli, was an Italian designer born in 1934 and passed away in 2016. She gained recognition for her work across multiple design disciplines, including graphic design, interior design, and product design. Together with her husband, Massimo Vignelli, she co-established Vignelli Associates, a distinguished design firm acclaimed for its minimalist and enduring design philosophy. Lella's contributions were instrumental in shaping the design industry, notably seen in projects such as the iconic New York City subway map...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by Geoffrey Turk, 2000. Turk was a master craftsman and ...
Category

Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bent Gabrielsen Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain Circa 1975
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in New York, NY
A handmade carved agate and 18-karat gold pendant necklace by Bent Gabrielsen, Denmark circa 1975. Back of pendant stamped: makers mark, B. Gabrielsen P., Denmark, U 193, 750. Toggle...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Sigurd Persson Nordic Scandinavian Modernist Citrine and Gold Necklace 1960
By Sigurd Persson
Located in New York, NY
An important, large faceted citrine and 18 karat gold collar, by the highly collectible Swedish modernist designer, Sigurd Persson, 1960. The collar necklace wherein the light floods...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hans Richter Dada Wearable Artist Jewel 18 Karat Gold Necklace 1967
By Hans Richter
Located in New York, NY
This rare-to-market original necklace, made in 1967, is an articulated collar made of 18-karat polished white and yellow gold by Hans Richter, the G...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

You May Also Like

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 and cultural heritage. Crafted from sterling silver, the necklace features a classic...
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant classic 1920's sterling silver & turquoise squash blossom necklace. The squash blossom necklace features a double strand of Navajo sterling silver beads, strung on co...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 with silver dollar on the naja. Beads are made from liberty head dimes. Absolutely beautiful and unique sky blue stones...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Horseshoe Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic vintage Navajo Native American turquoise silver squash blossom necklace. This magnificent features a total of 23 natural blue turquoise cabochons, three of them set on t...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace showcases the artistry and spirit of Native American craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in sterling silver, the necklace features a s...
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Show Stopper Southwestern Native American Navajo 5 Turquoise Stations 925 Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Statement Neck...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver