Pretty & dainty Sleeping Beauty Squash Blossom! Vintage Sterling and turquoise

Here is a chance to get an authentic vintage sterling silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom at a mini price. 1.6 OZ (45.3 grams) of silver! Key Features and Context • Design Elements: The necklace is characterized by its large, round silver beads, a crescent-shaped central pendant called a naja, and several smaller decorative element: along the sides known as "blossoms". • Symbolism: While the specific spiritual meaning varies, the naja is generally considered a symbol of protection, with origins in Moorish and Spanish cultures. The "blossoms,"possibly inspired by Spanish pomegranate designs, can represent abundance and fertility. The necklace as a whole often symbolizes wealth, status, and cultural identity. • Authenticity and Value: Authentic vintage Navajo squash blossom necklaces like the one pictured are highly collectible. Authenticity and Value: Authentic vintage Navajo squash blossom necklaces like the one pictured are highly collectible. Key indicators of authenticity include: • Construction from genuine sterling silver (which is not magnetic). • Handmade beads and bezels (the setting for the stones). • A silversmith's "hallmark" or signature stamped on the back (though many pre-1970s pieces were unmarked). • Estimated Value: The value of such a piece can range widely, typically from around $1,200 to over $4,000, depending on factors like age, weight, the quality of the turquoise, the artist's reputation, and provenance.