Native American Denim Lapis Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.

This is a beautiful example of Navajo Indian silver work. This Native American Indian made Sterling Silver squash blossom holds gorgeous hand cut cabs of genuine Lapis. Each cab of this gorgeous Lapis is surrounded by some very impressive Silver work. The hand cut Sterling Silver sheets have been hand stamped with traditional southwestern designs, and hand twisted Sterling Silver wires give this one extra ornamentation. The Sterling Silver bench beads give off their irresistible high shine. This squash blossom is 28" long. The naja is 1-3/4" long hanging at the center. The matching post earrings are 1-1/4" long. Hand stamped designs may vary. Stamped Sterling, signed by the Navajo artist Marcella James.

Lapis lazuli is a beautiful opaque stone ranging in color from a deep blue to denim. Lapis lazuli can be made of several minerals besides lazurite, namely sodalite, hauyne, calcite (white streaks), and pyrite (metallic streaks or flecks). Stones that are deep blue with small patches of pyrite and calcite are considered the most valuable. The ancients believed that divine favor and success came to those wearing lapis. It was largely reserved for royalty. Claims to origins of lapis lazuli range from Afghanistan and ancient Babylon to Peru and the Inca civilization. Regardless, those who wore lapis claimed that "power amulets" were formed when this beautiful stone was shaped into the form of an eye and ornamented with gold.