Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 0050-SQNK
Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.
This is some of the finest Native American Indian jewelry available on the market today. If you like old looking jewelry with a lot of character than this is the Squash Blossom for you! This spectacular squash blossom was made in our shop. The Navajo artist used stones of genuine Copper Mountain Turquoise to create this fine squash blossom. Each Turquoise stone is just full of natural character delivering natural colors to the Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver bench beads and blossom figures give this American Indian squash blossom an extra shine. The total length of this necklace is 28-1/4". The naja is 3-1/2" by 3-1/2". Stamped Sterling. Turquoise stones may vary from piece to piece. This photo is an excellent representation of the fine gorgeous one of a kind piece you're going to receive. The group show has been included to show the range of variety. This is a great design, a beautiful squash blossom that we have been making for years. For a matching bracelet look at item number 0037, or item number 0140
In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
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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