An absolutely breathtaking and exceptionally rare vintage Native American Navajo squash blossom necklace, masterfully handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with vivid turquoise cabochons throughout.

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An absolutely breathtaking and exceptionally rare vintage Native American Navajo squash blossom necklace, masterfully handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with vivid turquoise cabochons throughout.

This is the kind of heirloom-level statement jewel that immediately stops collectors in their tracks — bold, soulful, deeply symbolic, and overflowing with old-world craftsmanship.

The necklace features an impressive strand of traditional hand-formed sterling silver beads, leading down into beautifully balanced blossom motifs, each centered with bezel-set oval turquoise cabochons displaying those magical natural matrix patterns that make every stone entirely unique.

At the heart hangs the iconic crescent-shaped “Naja” pendant — one of the most recognizable and spiritually significant elements in Native American jewelry history. The Naja is framed with additional turquoise-set stations, creating that unmistakable dramatic silhouette that has made squash blossom necklaces legendary collector’s pieces for generations.

ABOUT SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACES 
Squash blossom necklaces are among the most celebrated and culturally important forms of Navajo jewelry artistry. Their origins trace back to the Navajo people of the American Southwest during the late 19th century, with influences drawn from Spanish and Moorish jewelry traditions introduced through trade routes centuries earlier.

These extraordinary necklaces have become increasingly scarce and highly sought after worldwide, especially substantial older examples with genuine craftsmanship and natural turquoise.

Similar authentic vintage Navajo squash blossom necklaces regularly command prices around $4500 (approximately R73 000) — with exceptional examples often selling for far more at specialist galleries and auctions .

Measurements : The necklace has a length of 65cm .The large crecent moon shape pendant measures 8.6cm x 8cm.Each of the turquoise cabochons each measure approx 1cm x 9mm.The necklace with a whopping weight of 146 grams.