Native American Genuine Turquoise, Coral, Spiny Oyster & Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.

This is a beautiful work of hand made Native American jewelry. This necklace was made from Sterling Silver with a satin finish giving it a traditional old pawn look. The naja on this sensational squash blossom features a brilliant arrangement of hand cut genuine Turquoise, Coral, and Spiny Oyster. These colorful stones are set in a gorgeous pattern and surrounded by intricate hand stamped details. This necklace has been strung with stamped Sterling bench beads adding the perfect complementary detail. The length of this squash blossom is 24". The naja is 2-1/2" long and 2-1/8" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist.

Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with turquoise mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of Jewelry was unknown prior to about 1880, when a white trader persuaded a Navajo craftsman to make turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, turquoise has found wide acceptance among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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