Early 20th Century Coin Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
$ 2,500.00
This wonderful Navajo squash blossom necklace has all the hallmarks of an early 20th century squash blossom necklace. Coin silver is used to make the the 8 blossoms(with ridged tops), bench beads, and naja. The naja has hand cut bezels that hold the three natural turquoise stones that cap the ends and center of the horseshoe shape. The silver bench bead are slightly more round and center seam has been smoothed to the point of not being visible.
The necklace is unsigned as is expected for the period. Any bench beads that were in danger of splitting have been restored the rest remain in the current condition that they were received. The current extra long foxtail chain is soldered and has no hook, however the chain can be shortened and a hook added upon request at no charge.
L. 28", Naja: 3" x 2 ½", Blossom L. 1 ½"
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