Item #SQN06 - $540 Old Navajo Sterling Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Ten squash blossoms, each measures 2" long and 1" wide Fifteen natural turquoise gemstones (vary in size from 1/2" to 1-1/2") The turquoise are a lovely robin's egg blue with incredible luster Stones are firmly set in solid bezels; framed with silver raindrops, scallops, and twist wire 136 hand wrought 6mm silver beads securely strung on original sterling chain with hook clasp Overall length of beads 26" ~ Naja measures 3-3/4" in length, and 3-3/8" in width Lovely aged patina or polish to a shimmering luster! Very fine condition for age; all original, no repairs No maker's hallmarks, circa 1950
  The squash blossom motif evolved from the pomegranate flowers of Spain.

    
The form of the silver naja, or pendant, at the end of the squash blossom necklace
is traceable to Moorish Spain and even farther back in time
to a device used to ward off the evil eye.  
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