Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace 204.3g

Stunning vintage Native American sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. Weighing a substantial 204.3 grams, this classic piece features vibrant blue turquoise stones with dark matrix accents, each set in traditional saw-tooth bezels with twisted wire detailing. The double-strand bench beads lead down to 10 detailed squash blossom side stations and a central crescent Naja pendant adorned with three turquoise stones. Unmarked, which is characteristic of traditional vintage Native American silverwork. Excellent vintage condition with natural patina.

Type: Squash Blossom Necklace

Style / Tribal Affiliation: Traditional Southwestern / Native American / Navajo

Metal / Purity: Sterling Silver (.925) (Unmarked, acid-tested/verified silver)

Stone: Natural Blue Turquoise (Bright blue with rich matrix)

Total Weight: 204.3 grams

Total Length: 25"

Hanging / Drop Length: 15.5"

Naja Pendant Dimensions: 3" L x 2.5" W

Side Stations: 10 detailed squash blossoms (5 per side)

Strand Style: Double-strand handmade bench beads transitioning to single-strand ends with a traditional hook-and-eye clasp

Design Features: Crescent Naja pendant, hand-stamped details, saw-tooth bezel stone settings, twist wire borders, bench bead strand, silver fluted blossoms

Markings: Unmarked / Unsigned (Common for older vintage Native American silver pieces prior to standardized artist stamping)

Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A.

Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition. Original patina left intact to preserve character. Fine saw-tooth bezel stone settings, twisted wire rope borders, and hand-stamped crescent details on the Naja. Unmarked/Unsigned. Prior to the late 1970s, many Native American silversmiths did not sign or stamp their work with metal purity, making unsigned pieces a staple of authentic vintage southwestern jewelry.