Step back in time and admire this fabulous vintage 60’s-70’s Navajo squashblossom necklace, which features a stunning array of seventeen (17) beautifully rich turquoise nugget stones. This exquisite piece showcases the skill of a talented silversmith, who has artfully set seven (7) vibrant turquoise stones to form the enchanting naja at the center. Complementing this centerpiece are ten (10) additional stones, with five (5) splendidly arranged on each side to create the eye-catching "blossoms" that define the style of this lovely necklace. The turquoise stones, believed to hail from the renowned Pilot Mountain Mine, exhibit strikingly similar characteristics in their matrix patterns and overall appearance. This striking piece has been thoughtfully strung on durable bead wire and features a convenient hook-n-eye clasp, making it a true treasure for any jewelry enthusiast.

The necklace measures 24 1/2” long measured end to end with a wearable length of 14 1/2” measured from clasp down one side to bottom of the naja. Each blossom graduates in length measuring from 1 1/4” to 1 9/16” closest to naja. The naja measures 2 3/4” by 2 9/16” across. The stones measure from the smallest being 12mm by 13mm (approx. 1/2” by 9/16”) up to the largest being 24mm by 17mm (approx. 1” by 5/8”). The necklace consists of one hundred ten (110) sterling silver 8mm seamed beads. It weighs 134.4 grams (4.74 oz or 4.32 ozt) and is unsigned sterling silver. Very nice vintage Navajo squashblossom necklace! $977.95