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Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Circa 1970s | 348 Grams Heavyweight | Oversized 4.25" Naja | 23 Total Stones
An exceptional, museum-grade vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace handcrafted in solid sterling silver and set with 23 high-dome natural turquoise cabochons. Weighing an extraordinary 348 grams (approx. 11.19 Troy ounces), this piece is substantially heavier than standard vintage squash blossoms and represents the pinnacle of Southwestern heirloom silversmithing.
Tribe & Cultural Origin
• Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
• Origin: Southwestern United States (Arizona / New Mexico)
Style: Traditional Double-Strand Squash Blossom with Tiered Crescent Naja
Era: Circa 1970s
Turquoise Mine & Characteristics
Mine Attribution: Displays the classic signatures of Kingman Turquoise from the Mineral Park Mine in Mohave County, Arizona.
Color & Matrix: Vibrant cerulean to sky-blue stones paired with distinct reddish-brown, chocolate, and golden-tan matrix throughout.
Secondary Considerations: High-grade Royston or Pilot Mountain (Nevada) share similar matrix patterns, but Nevada stones typically lean toward mottled green/teal undertones, whereas this specimen exhibits pure Arizona sky blue.
Settings: 23 natural, high-domed cabochons hand-set in smooth bezels accented by heavy twisted-rope borders.
Silversmithing & Construction
Two full strands of hand-seamed sterling silver bench beads.
Substantial silver backplates fitted with double-rail bead guide brackets.
Massive, triple-tiered crescent Naja pendant set with 10 stones.
Large center shield cabochon bridging the two strands above the Naja pendant.
12 fluted squash blossom side stations (6 per side) with hand-soldered petals.
Traditional hand-formed sterling shepherd's hook and eye closure.
Measurements & Weight
• Total Wearable Length: 25.5 in
• Naja Pendant Height: 4.25 in
• Naja Pendant Width: 3.75 in (3 3/4 in)
• Blossom Station Length: 5/8 in
• Total Stone Count: 23 natural turquoise cabochons
• 348 grams (approx. 11.19 ozt / 0.77 lbs)
Condition
Outstanding vintage condition with an intact, unpolished, aged silver patina.
All 23 turquoise cabochons are tight, secure, and free of structural damage or cracks.
Hand-seamed beads and silver backings show minor surface marks consistent with age, authentic wear, and handmade silversmithing.
Shipping & Handling
Due to value and weight, this necklace will be securely packaged and shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required upon delivery.
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