WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: an exceptional and rare example of a Navajo Native American early squash blossom necklace, which is entirely hand constructed and very beautiful. It would date as early as the 1920s and is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. It’s carefully designed and executed with the most magnificent very large globular beads, all with wonderful crinkles, exhibiting its extreme age proudly. Smaller beads of the same sort are used to make the sixteen generously flared blossoms and a single blossom that is used for the upraised crest on the Naja. That Naja, of concentric open circles with arrowhead shaped terminals, is all hand stamped with crescents and with chevrons at the terminals and hand cut with an open design (so that your fabric shows through and it matches what you wear), and sports a compellingly beautiful highly dimensional natural Bisbee stone. The necklace does not open at the neck; it goes over the head, and it’s strung on fine foxtail which is the strongest and most flexible option. Usually when the blossoms are on a single strand they might turn when worn but for some reason this necklace conforms to the body and is stable. The blossoms almost never twist on me and I’ve been wearing it a lot. I think this necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and if times were different I would not sell it at all. CONDITION: excellent vintage, wearable and collectible. MEASUREMENTS: end to end c. 24 hanging length c. 14.5 naja 3-7/8 high x 2-3/16″ wide with the crest, and 2-3/16″ high x 2-3/16″ w without the crest size of beads 5/8″ wide size of blossoms: 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ weight 162.26grams stone is Bisbee measuring c. 3/4″ x 3/8″ with great height not marked for metal content which is usual, but it’s coin at. 900 or sterling at. 925, feels like sterling not signed by the artist of course, a masterpiece early Navajo necklace dating to the 1920s. SUMMARY: This is an aesthetic treat of a very early top quality necklace that is as beautiful as they come. Handmade in every aspect, with delightful beads and stone, well everything is so gorgeous and light in weight so always comfortable to wear. It could become your signature piece and the pride of your collection. It’s fantastic; a great masterpiece work of art. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Take a look at my store. Yes, I sometimes can take reasonable offers. It’s less expensive and is also tracked. First Class International is no longer offered by the US Postal Service. Please let me know if you would like to return something. I care that you’re happy and about my accuracy, and will always stand behind my work. My attributions are guaranteed for my lifetime. When I include pages from published books in my listings it is in accordance with Fair Use Law, which permits the use of source material for discussion, reference, education and criticism. Attributions on many of the old pieces of Native American jewelry are sometimes a moving target. All the books have errors, so in addition to counterchecking, I have developed some expertise over the years and I do care about getting it right, so as more information comes to light I update my listings and also get in touch with my previous buyers, to inform them of any changes in attributions. Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you’re starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes. The item “1920s Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace Bisbee Turquoise Hand Constructed Stamped” is in sale since Sunday, May 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1800-1934\Jewelry”. The seller is “aaplover” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in continental Asia, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Australia.
- Beads Width: 5/8″
- Weight: 162.26grams
- Naja Dimensions w Crest: 3-7/8″ H x 2-1/8″ w/o crest: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/8″
- Handmade: Yes
- Beads End to End: c. 24″
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Hanging Length: c, 14,5″
- Blossoms’ Dimensions: 1-1/2″ x 1/2″
- Stone: Bisbee 3/4″ x 3/8″ and great height.
- Artisan: unknown unsigned
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo