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Squash blossom necklaces are a traditional adornment for many Native American women, especially the Navajo, and has been for many centuries. It has been worn not only by women and little girls, but also by men of status such as medicine men and chiefs.
The necklace gets its name from the silver beads that have petal-like additions. In native language they are called the "bead that turns out".
In addition, among the designs that the southwest Indians use is a crescent-shaped object that is called a "naja". You will frequently find it hanging from the bottom of most squash blossom necklaces.
It is the desire of most women to own one of these necklaces because it is the quintessence Native American necklace. Despite this, many women believe these necklaces look too heavy to wear. Generally we have found wearing them to be very comfortable. Plus you will not find an item of jewelry that will receive more complements than when you are wearing one! An authentic American Indian made sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom is what we call heirloom quality. You can hand it down or resell it for what you paid for it. It is worth the investment and it will repay you with a glorious feeling every time you wear it for as long as you own it. Go on, be the envy of all of your friends!
P.S. We do restringing of necklaces.
 Museum Quality Super-Sized Zuni "Hip-Hugger" Squash Blossom #1743 An incredible, extra-long, high quality squash blossom necklace created from Bisbee turquoise inlaid with sterling silver. This necklace is 36" long, plus an addition 5"of the 5.5"X4.5" naja . It is signed "O". $3600.00 click photo for more views |
 Old Pawn Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace #1689 Very pretty and light weight, this necklace measures 21" long plus the 2"X1.75" naja. Sterling silver and turquoise, unsigned. Has been cleaned. SOLD |
 Old Pawn Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace #1694 A simply beautiful necklace. It is 26" long plus a naja 2"X2.25". Sterling silver and turquoise, unsigned. A total of 26 turquoise stones. Has been restrung and cleaned. Please note in close-up photo that the triangular turquoise at the top of the naja is a slightly different color from the rest of the necklace. Sterling silver and turquoise, $2000.00 $1700 click photo for more views
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 Modern Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace with Dry Creek Turquoise and Matching Earrings #1699 This set is sensational! The large turquoise sets (from the Dry Creek mine) are a beautiful robin-egg blue. SOLD |
 Old Pawn Squash Blossom Made from Silver Coins Made from coin silver. each bead is formed with two mercury dimes and the "blossoms" are silver quarters. An awesome piece! SOLD
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 Indian Head Necklace & Ring Set Not a "squash "blossom" necklace, but so wonderfully unique. The Indian heads are cut out from buffalo head nickels. Necklace is 19" long. Ring is size 6 3/4. Maker unknown. $595 click photo for more views |
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Old Pawn Zuni Tear Drop Necklace #4712 Unusual and delicate, without the typical petal shaped beads, this piece is a one-of-a-kind find! Necklace length is 20", unsigned. $575 click photo for more views |
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Old Pawn Sterling Silver Squash Blossom #1747 A rare find in that this squash blossom is all silver with no turquoise. It is a wear-with-everything necklace! It measures 19" long plus a 2"X2" naja. Unsigned, has been cleaned. SOLD click photo for more views |
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Old Pawn Squash Blossom Necklace #1749 A nice, light-weight necklace that is beautiful in its simplicity. It is 24" long plus a 3"X2.5" naja. Unsigned, cleaned and re-strung. $575 click photo for more views |
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Estate Squash Blossom Necklace #1710 The stones on this necklace are massive. The bottom ones are 1.75"X1.12" in size. The necklace is 28" long with a large 3.5"X3.5" naja. The stones are a pale green with plenty of dark brown to black matrix. Sterling silver and turquoise, unsigned, unpolished. The bottom left-hand stone on the naja has been replaced. $2,400 click photo for more views |
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| Modern Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with
Matching Earrings #1712 An outstanding
necklace that measures 28" long plus the 3"X3" naja .
There are 16 large turquoise stones in the necklace. Included are post
earrings 2"X1". Sterling silver and turquoise,
unsigned. click photo for more views
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Estate Squash Blossom Necklace #1708 Wonderful minty green colored turquoise with little matrix in a striking contemporary design. This necklace measures 26" long with a naja that is 3.5"X3". Sterling silver and turquoise, unpolished, unsigned. SOLD
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Old Pawn Squash Blossom Set with Matching Ring & Bracelet #1703 How nice to have a 3 piece matching set! The turquoise is a wonderful soft blue with brown matrix. The necklace is 26" long with a 2.5"X2.5" naja. The bracelet is 5.75" with a 1.12" opening. The ring is size 6. It is signed HLM or ALM. Sterling silver and turquoise, unpolished. $2,800 click photo for more views
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